Russell Wade
Russell Wade (June 22, 1917 – December 9, 2006) was an American actor. Life and career. Russell Wade was born on June 21, 1917, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He signed an RKO contract in 1942. Having appeared in 80 films, his last one was "Beyond Glory" in 1948. With a boost from actor Pat O'Brien, Wade moved up from being an extra to having a role that was "expanded and tailored" for him in "The Iron Major" (1943). Death. On December 9, 2006, Wade died in Palm Springs, California, at age 89.