Nipsey Russell
American entertainer (1918-2005) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 87
Julius "Nipsey" Russell was an American entertainer best known for his appearances as a panelist on game shows from the 1960s through the 1990s, including Match Game, Password, Hollywood Squares, To Tell the Truth, and Pyramid.
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Diana Ross Duets: The Wiz and A Brand New Day
Ted Ross Duets: The Wiz and A Brand New Day
Michael Jackson Duets: The Wiz and A Brand New Day
Orson Welles Influenced Nipsey
James Brown Influenced Nipsey
Dean Martin Influenced Nipsey
Michael Gough Influenced Nipsey
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Goldie Hawn Produced Wildcats (1986)
Quincy Jones Produced The Wiz (1978)
Sidney Lumet Directed The Wiz (1978)
Richard Pryor Duets: The Wiz (1978)
Rob Cohen Produced The Wiz (1978)
Mathilda May Also in Nemo and Dream One
Jason Connery Also in Nemo and Dream One
Charley Boorman Also in Nemo and Dream One
Michael Ritchie Directed Wildcats (1986)
Tone Lōc Also in Posse and Car 54, Where Are You?
Thelma Carpenter Duets: The Wiz (1978)
Theresa Merritt Duets: The Wiz (1978)
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About this person
His appearances were often distinguished by short, humorous poems he recited during the broadcast, which led to his nickname "the poet laureate of television". He had one of the leading roles in the film version of The Wiz as the Tin Man. He was a frequent guest on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast series and often appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien during the program's early years.
