Lafayette H. "Reb" Russell (born May 31, 1905 – March 16, 1978) was an American football back and later an actor. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in 10 games in 1933. He played college football at Nebraska before transferring to Northwestern.

As a small-time actor following his playing days, he appeared in a series of low-budget Westerns.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1932The All AmericanFootball PlayerUncredited
1932The Lost SpecialFootball PlayerSerial, Uncredited
1934Fighting to LiveSheriff Reb Collins
1934Fighting ThroughReb Russell
1934The Man from HellClint Mason
1934Range WarfareReb Russell, aka The Whistler
1935Lightning TriggersBob Grady
1935Arizona Bad ManSteve Donovan
1935Outlaw RuleReb Russell
1935Border VengeancePeeler Benson, aka The Muley Kid
1935Blazing GunsReb Russell
1935The Cheyenne TornadoRed - Cheyenne Kid(final film role)

External links

  • at IMDb
  • at the Old Corral