Russ Bender was born on January 1, 1910 in New York City, New York, USA as Russell Richard Bender Jr. He was an actor and writer, known for War of the Colossal Beast (1958), Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow (1959) and It Conquered the World (1956). He died on August 16, 1969 in Hollywood, California, USA.
January 1, 1910, New York City, New York, United States
Died
August 16, 1969, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Place Of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Profession
Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Fact
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Balding, stocky American character actor, usually seen as western lawmen or as military officers or scientists in low-budget science fiction films of the 1950's and 60's.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Panic in Year Zero!
1962
Leader At Roadblock
That Touch of Mink
1962
Williams (uncredited)
Perry Mason
1959-1962
TV Series
Deputy Bowman / Chief Hagerty / Policeman / ...
Have Gun - Will Travel
1958-1962
TV Series
Arthur - Beatrice's Husband / Doctor / Wilbur Macon
Lover Come Back
1961
Mr. Gates - Partner in Advertising Company (uncredited)
Rawhide
1959-1961
TV Series
Gilmore / Sheriff / Storekeeper
The Purple Hills
1961
Deputy Marshal
Shannon
1961
TV Series
Elliot Humphrey
Anatomy of a Psycho
1961
Frank (as Russell Bender)
King of the Roaring 20's: The Story of Arnold Rothstein
1961
Racetrack Official (uncredited)
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
1961
Col. Jackson (uncredited)
Lassie
1960-1961
TV Series
Dr. Hayden
Coronado 9
1961
TV Series
Ted Bowen
Gunslinger
1961
TV Series
Hanton
The Untouchables
1961
TV Series
George Cooper
Thriller
1960-1961
TV Series
Burdett / Arresting Officer
The Tall Man
1960
TV Series
Townsman
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958-1960
TV Series
Sheriff Tom Brice / Sam Cameron / Sheriff
Walk Tall
1960
Col. Stanton
77 Sunset Strip
1958-1960
TV Series
Chief Howard / Capt. Bradford / Humphries
Hotel de Paree
1960
TV Series
Willie / Willie Barnes
Overland Trail
1960
TV Series
Stage Driver
Black Saddle
1959-1960
TV Series
Jack Dutro / Denham Talbot
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1956-1960
TV Series
Horace Granby / Lem Evans / Hanford Craig / ...
Vice Raid
1960
Drucker (uncredited)
Johnny Ringo
1960
TV Series
Jason
The Deputy
1959
TV Series
Jordan
Cheyenne
1959
TV Series
Sheriff Edwards
Man Without a Gun
1959
TV Series
Markham
1959
TV Series
Ronnie Evans
Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow
1959
Tom Hendry
The David Niven Show
1959
TV Series
Detective
Zane Grey Theater
1959
TV Series
Judge Langford Peel
Colt .45
1957-1959
TV Series
Stagedoor Man / Townsend
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1959
TV Series
The Sheriff
Compulsion
1959
Edgar Llewellyn - Attorney (uncredited)
The Ann Sothern Show
1959
TV Series
Doctor
Frontier Doctor
1959
TV Series
Frank Saunders
No Name on the Bullet
1959
Storekeeper
The Rough Riders
1958
TV Series
Colonel Rayford
U.S. Marshal
1958
TV Series
Mike Lynch
The Restless Years
1958
Tom Mitchell (uncredited)
I Bury the Living
1958
Henry Trowbridge (uncredited)
The Silent Service
1958
TV Series
Messecar
M Squad
1958
TV Series
Police Lt. Dan Casey
Hot Rod Gang
1958
Motorcycle cop
War of the Colossal Beast
1958
Dr. Carmichael
Alcoa Theatre
1958
TV Series
Perkins
Whirlybirds
1958
TV Series
Tom Baker
Telephone Time
1957-1958
TV Series
Matt Heller / Sheriff
Cowboy
1958
Joe (uncredited)
Maverick
1958
TV Series
Doctor
Suicide Battalion
1958
Sgt. Harry Donovan
Broken Arrow
1957-1958
TV Series
Marshal
Sugarfoot
1958
TV Series
Sheriff
The Adventures of McGraw
1958
TV Series
Prison Official
Trackdown
1958
TV Series
Sheriff John Kemp
Men of Annapolis
1958
TV Series
Lieutenant Keller
The Veil
1958
TV Mini-Series
Calvin Logan
The Sheriff of Cochise
1957
TV Series
Paul Orville
Flood Tide
1957
Surgeon (uncredited)
The Millionaire
1956-1957
TV Series
Fred / Burns
The Amazing Colossal Man
1957
Richard Kingman (as Russell Bender)
Motorcycle Gang
1957
Lt. Joe Watson
The Joker Is Wild
1957
Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
The Californians
1957
TV Series
The George Sanders Mystery Theater
1957
TV Series
Man of a Thousand Faces
1957
Divorce Judge (uncredited)
Beau James
1957
Reporter (uncredited)
Invasion of the Saucer Men
1957
Doctor
Badlands of Montana
1957
George Johannson
Dragstrip Girl
1957
Police Lt. Bradley
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
1957
TV Series
Capt. Gunderson
Kelly and Me
1957
Police Captain (uncredited)
The Gray Ghost
1957
TV Series
Lane
Highway Patrol
1956
TV Series
Dr. Walters
It Conquered the World
1956
Brig. Gen. James Pattick
You Are There
1953
TV Series
Nathaniel Cary
The War of the Worlds
1953
Dr. Carmichael (uncredited)
Paula
1952
Cop (uncredited)
Buccaneer's Girl
1950
Singer (unconfirmed)
Bonanza
1963-1969
TV Series
Garvey / George / Station Master / ...
Petticoat Junction
1969
TV Series
Farmer
The Big Valley
1969
TV Series
Driver
Live a Little, Love a Little
1968
Editor (uncredited)
The Young Animals
1968
Coach Simms
Wild in the Streets
1968
Politician at Meeting (uncredited)
Death Valley Days
1960-1968
TV Series
Ceasar Twitchell / Dr. Harper / Hoffman / ...
Maryjane
1968
Harry Braxton
Green Acres
1968
TV Series
Sheriff
Iron Horse
1966-1967
TV Series
Sergeant / Costello
Mission: Impossible
1967
TV Series
Duty Guard
Cimarron Strip
1967
TV Series
Mort
Devil's Angels
1967
Royce
The F.B.I.
1967
TV Series
Boat Owner
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
1966
Chief Warr. Off. McBride
Gunsmoke
1958-1965
TV Series
Sheriff / Dealer
Gidget
1965
TV Series
Tacky
The Virginian
1962-1965
TV Series
Doc Linell / Land Office Clerk / Bartender / ...
Wild on the Beach
1965
Shep Kirby
I Saw What You Did
1965
Police Sgt. Harris
The Farmer's Daughter
1965
TV Series
Richwood
The Satan Bug
1965
Mason (uncredited)
The Fugitive
1965
TV Series
Timekeeper
Space Probe Taurus
1965
Dr. Paul Martin
Raiders from Beneath the Sea
1964
Tucker
My Three Sons
1964
TV Series
Carl
The Brass Bottle
1964
Official (uncredited)
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963-1964
TV Series
Sergeant Pingitore / Sergeant Aikes
The Strangler
1964
Dr. Clarence Sanford
A Tiger Walks
1964
Frightened Hunter (uncredited)
Ben Casey
1962-1963
TV Series
Mr. Martin
Breaking Point
1963
TV Series
Police Sergeant
A Gathering of Eagles
1963
Col. Torrance
The Twilight Zone
1960-1963
TV Series
Hank / Doctor / Counterman
Laramie
1959-1963
TV Series
Red Wheeler / Sheriff
Days of Wine and Roses
1962
uncredited
The Beachcomber
1962
TV Series
Brink
Dr. Kildare
1962
TV Series
Government Man
Leave It to Beaver
1962
TV Series
Mr. Barnsdall
Air Patrol
1962
Sgt. Lou Kurnitz
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Littlest Hobo
1964
TV Series 1 episode
Womanhunt
1962
screenplay
The Purple Hills
1961
Voodoo Woman
1957
screenplay - as Russell Bender / story - as Russell Bender
A Life at Stake
1955
screenplay
The Ray Milland Show
1955
TV Series written by - 1 episode
The Hank McCune Show
1953
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Hollywood Opening Night
1953
TV Series 1 episode
Dangerous Assignment
TV Series 1 episode, 1952 screenplay - 1 episode, 1952