Russell Arms

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Russell Arms
Arms in 1956
Born
Russell Lee Arms

(1920-02-03)February 3, 1920
Berkeley, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 13, 2012(2012-02-13) (aged 92)
Hamilton, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1942–1985
Spouses
Barbara J. McGinnis
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(m. 1966; div. 1974)​
  • Mary Lynne Arms

Russell Lee Arms[1] (February 3, 1920 – February 13, 2012) was an American actor and singer.

Career

Arms was born on February 3, 1920[2] in Berkeley, California,[3] gaining acting experience via the Pasadena Playhouse. He began his career on radio, including working at WNEW in New York City.[4]

He moved up to minor screen roles during

Westerns. Subsequently, he appeared in supporting roles in both feature films and television. In 1953 he played the role of Chester Finley, a piano instructor and hopeful suitor to Doris Day, in the film By the Light of the Silvery Moon
.

From 1952 to 1957, he was best known as a

hit single, "Cinco Robles (Five Oaks)", which entered the charts on January 12, 1957 and stayed there for 15 weeks, peaking at No. 22. In 1957, he released the album Where Can A Wanderer Go, on the Era label. The same year he was a singer on The Hidden Treasure Show, "the first nationwide quiz show in which home viewers win the money...".[5] The syndicated program was sponsored by Disabled American Veterans.[5]

On television dramas, Arms made three guest appearances on Perry Mason, including the role of Attorney Everett Dorrell in the 1960 episode "The Case of the Credulous Quarry", and as Roger Correll in the 1963 episode "The Case of the Greek Goddess". Additionally, he appeared in the 1961 episode "Bad Sheriff" on the long-running series Gunsmoke, portraying a crooked lawman who tries to keep the money seized by stagecoach robbers.[6] For the next two decades he continued to act periodically in other television series, including the CBS sitcom Ichabod and Me in 1962 and the NBC drama Gibbsville in 1976.

A 1958 newspaper story about Arms noted, "Although Arms started in show business as an actor, he became a singer 'by accident,' and now he can't get anyone to believe he can act. 'I'm now in the process of proving them wrong,' he said."[7]

Personal life

Arms and his second wife, Mary Lynne, resided in Palm Springs, California for many years. They then moved to Hamilton, Illinois, where Arms died on February 13, 2012,[8] aged 92.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1942 The Man Who Came to Dinner Richard Stanley
1942 Captains of the Clouds Louis 'Alabama' Prentiss
1942 Always in My Heart Red
1942 Wings for the Eagle Pete Hanso
1946 Deception Music Student Uncredited
1947 That Way with Women Fred Spafford Uncredited
1947 Life with Father Operator of Stock Quote Ticker Uncredited
1947 Stage to Mesa City Postal Inspector Hardy Uncredited
1947 The Fighting Vigilantes Henchman
1947 High Wall Patient Awaiting Discharge Hearing Uncredited
1948 Check Your Guns Hired Gunman Uncredited
1948 Tornado Range Killer Dorgan aka Ben Colton
1948 Wallflower Bobby Uncredited
1948 The Checkered Coat Dr. Stevenson
1948 Daredevils of the Clouds Jimmy
1948 Beyond Glory Officer Milliken Uncredited
1948 Sealed Verdict Nissen's Aide Uncredited
1948 Quick on the Trigger Fred Reed
1948 Loaded Pistols Larry Evans
1948 Smoky Mountain Melody Bruce 'Kid' Corby
1949 John Loves Mary Corporal Uncredited
1949
Cover Up
 Frank Baker
1949 Sons of New Mexico Lt. Chuck Brunton
1953 By the Light of the Silvery Moon Chester Finley

Partial discography

  • The Touch (1954 - Epic 5-9079)[9]
  • Cinco Robles (1957 - Era 1026)[10]
  • Evangeline (1957 - Era 1033)[11]

References

  1. ^ "Veromi.net - People Search". www.veromi.net. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  2. ^ Arms was born in 1920, not 1922, as per paid Intelius search
  3. ^ a b "Passings: Russell Arms, David Kelly, Philip Kellogg". Los Angeles Times. February 16, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  4. Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ a b "80 Outlets Get Vet 'Treasure' Home Quizzer". Billboard. March 16, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Bad Sheriff", Gunsmoke, S06E17, January 7, 1961; TV Guide, a subsidiary of CBS Interactive, Inc. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  7. Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  8. ^ "Keokuk's Daily Gate City Online > News". Archived from the original on 2012-06-04. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
  9. ^ "Reviews of New Pop Records". Billboard. November 6, 1954. p. 40. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  10. ^ "Recent Pop Releases: Coming Up Strong". Billboard. February 9, 1957. p. 46. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Reviews of New Pop Records". Billboard. April 13, 1957. p. 82. Retrieved 18 May 2015.

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