Person
Connie Russell
Acting · 1923–1990 · New York City, New York, USA
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
The Steve Allen Show
Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Oscars
Self
The Jimmy Durante Show
Self
Red Hot Riding Hood
Red (singing voice) (uncredited)
Lady Be Good
The Singer
This Is My Love
Herself
Cruisin' Down the River
Melissa Curry
Ship Ahoy
Chorus Girl
Filmography
- 1956NightmareGina
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf
- 1954This Is My LoveHerself
- 1954The Jimmy Durante ShowSelf
- 1953Cruisin' Down the RiverMelissa Curry
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
- 1943Red Hot Riding HoodRed (singing voice) (uncredited)
- 1942Ship AhoyChorus Girl
- 1942Joe Smith, AmericanJane Babcock (uncredited)
- 1941Lady Be GoodThe Singer
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