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Connie Russell

Connie Russell

Known for

Acting

Born

May 9, 1923

Birthplace

New York City, New York, USA

Died

December 18, 1990 (aged 67)

Biography

Connie Russell (May 9, 1923 – December 18, 1990) was an American singer and movie actress. Born in New York City, she appeared in seven films from the 1930s through the 1950s. She was far better known as a singer than as an actress, as her singing career was quite extensive.

Best known work

Red Hot Riding Hood

Red Hot Riding Hood

1943
The Oscars

The Oscars

1953
Nightmare

Nightmare

1956
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948
Lady Be Good

Lady Be Good

1941
The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950
Ship Ahoy

Ship Ahoy

1942
Joe Smith, American

Joe Smith, American

1942
The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show

1956
This Is My Love

This Is My Love

1954

Filmography

  1. 1956

    Nightmare

    as Gina

  2. 1956

    The Steve Allen ShowTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  3. 1954

    This Is My Love

    as Herself

  4. 1954

    The Jimmy Durante ShowTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  5. 1953

    Cruisin' Down the River

    as Melissa Curry

  6. 1953

    The OscarsTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  7. 1950

    The Colgate Comedy HourTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  8. 1948

    The Ed Sullivan ShowTV

    as Self (2 episodes)

  9. 1943

    Red Hot Riding Hood

    as Red (singing voice) (uncredited)

  10. 1942

    Ship Ahoy

    as Chorus Girl

  11. 1942

    Joe Smith, American

    as Jane Babcock (uncredited)

  12. 1941

    Lady Be Good

    as The Singer

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