Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
May 9, 1923
Died
December 18, 1990 (age 67)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Connie Russell
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.
Known For
TV
The Oscars
Self
1953
TV
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
1950
TV
The Steve Allen Show
Self
1956
TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
TV
The Jimmy Durante Show
Self
1954
Film
Ship Ahoy
Chorus Girl
1942
Film
Lady Be Good
The Singer
1941
Film
Joe Smith, American
Jane Babcock (uncredited)
1942
Film
Red Hot Riding Hood
Red (singing voice) (uncredited)
1943
Film
Cruisin' Down the River
Melissa Curry
1953
Film
Nightmare
Gina
1956
Film
This Is My Love
Herself
1954
Filmography
1956FilmNightmareas Gina1956TVThe Steve Allen Showas Self1954FilmThis Is My Loveas Herself1954TVThe Jimmy Durante Showas Self1953FilmCruisin' Down the Riveras Melissa Curry1953TVThe Oscarsas Self1950TVThe Colgate Comedy Houras Self1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self1943FilmRed Hot Riding Hoodas Red (singing voice) (uncredited)1942FilmShip Ahoyas Chorus Girl1942FilmJoe Smith, Americanas Jane Babcock (uncredited)1941FilmLady Be Goodas The Singer