Russ Tamblyn: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 59
- on screen
- 1948–2019
- box office
- $44.2M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 86
The Best Russ Tamblyn Movies
The films of Russ Tamblyn that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: West Side Story (1961) leads with $44.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Russ Tamblyn's Career in Numbers
Russ Tamblyn's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Russ Tamblyn works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Boy with Green Hair (1948) to Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Russ Tamblyn Movies by Decade
- 1940s 5
- 1950s 15
- 1960s 10
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 10
- 2010s 4
The 1950s were Russ Tamblyn's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Russ Tamblyn Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Comedy 6
- Western 5
- Family 4
- Romance 4
- Sci-Fi 4
- Thriller 4
- Adventure 4
- Crime 3
- Horror 3
Drama is the genre Russ Tamblyn has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of comedy (6).
Russ Tamblyn Career Milestones
- First film
- The Boy with Green Hair 1948
- Biggest box office hit
- West Side Story $44.1M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson Movie Echo Score 86
- Newest film
- Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson 2019
Russ Tamblyn Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Russ Tamblyn is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 86. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Russ Tamblyn Movies as an Actor
57- 2019
Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson Documentary Movie Echo Score: 86 - 2017
Twin Peaks: The Return as Dr. Lawrence Jacoby · Crime - 2015
Chatty Catties as Bruce - 2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Dr. Lawrence Jacoby · Mystery - 1999
Inherit the Wind as Ed Morse · Tv movie - 1997
My Ghost Dog as Vito · Family - 1997
Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard as Blackmoor · Family - 1997
Little Miss Magic as Brenden Moran · Family - 1996
Invisible Mom as Dr. Woorter · Comedy - 1995
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold as Gas Attendant · Comedy - 1993
Little Devils: The Birth as Doc Clapton · Horror - 1992
Running Mates as Frank Usher · Romance - 1991
Wizards of the Demon Sword as Ulric · Sci-Fi - 1990
Aftershock as Hank Franklin · Sci-Fi - 1989
Twin Peaks as Dr. Lawrence Jacoby · Thriller - 1989
B.O.R.N. as Hugh · Thriller - 1989
Blood Screams as Frank · Thriller - 1988
Necromancer as Charles DeLonge · Thriller - 1987
The Phantom Empire as Bill · Adventure - 1987
Cyclone Action - 1987
Commando Squad as Anchor · Action - 1985
That’s Dancing! Music - 1982
Human Highway as Fred Kelly · Sci-Fi - 1976
Black Heat as Ziggy · Action - 1971
Dracula vs. Frankenstein as Rico · Horror - 1971
The Female Bunch as Bill · Crime - 1971
The Last Movie as Member of Billy's gang · Drama - 1969
Scream Free! as Link · Crime - 1969
Satan’s Sadists as Anchor · Drama - 1966
The War of the Gargantuas as Dr. Paul Stewart · Sci-Fi - 1965
Son of a Gunfighter as Johnny Ketchum · Western - 1964
The Long Ships as Orm · Drama - 1963
The Haunting Horror Worldwide box office: $847 - 1963
Follow the Boys as Smitty · Romance - 1962
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm as The Woodsman (segment "The Dancing Princess") / Tom Thumb · Comedy - 1961
West Side Story Drama Worldwide box office: $44.1M - 1960
Cimarron as William Hardy, The Cherokee Kid · Western - 1958
Tom Thumb as Tom Thumb · Adventure - 1958
High School Confidential! as Tony Baker / Mike Wilson · Drama - 1957
Peyton Place Drama - 1957
Don’t Go Near the Water as Ens. Tyson · Adventure - 1956
The Young Guns as Tully Rice · Western - 1956
The Fastest Gun Alive as Eric Doolittle · Drama - 1956
The Last Hunt as Jimmy O'Brien · Western Worldwide box office: $4.24K - 1955
Hit the Deck as Danny Xavier Smith · Romance - 1955
Many Rivers to Cross as Shields · Western - 1954
Deep in My Heart as Lazar Berrison, Jr. (uncredited) · Comedy - 1954
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Drama Worldwide box office: $14.8K - 1952
The Winning Team as Willie Alexander · Romance - 1951
As Young as You Feel as Willie McKinley · Comedy - 1951
Father’s Little Dividend as Tommy Banks · Comedy - 1950
Gun Crazy Drama Worldwide box office: $17.3K - 1949
Captain Carey, U.S.A. as Pietro · Mystery - 1949
Samson and Delilah as Saul · Adventure - 1949
The Kid from Cleveland as Johnny Barrows · Drama - 1949
Reign of Terror as Pierre's Oldest Son (uncredited) · History - 1948
The Boy with Green Hair as Classmate (uncredited) · Family
Russ Tamblyn in Documentaries & Specials
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Russ Tamblyn: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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The 30th Academy Awards- Russ Tamblyn: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Peyton Place
Who Russ Tamblyn Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Russ Tamblyn shares the most films with. William Smith comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Dana Ashbrook (3).
Russ Tamblyn: Questions & Answers
How many movies Russ Tamblyn has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Russ Tamblyn been in?
Russ Tamblyn is credited on 59 films, from 1948 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Russ Tamblyn's highest-grossing movie?
West Side Story (1961) is Russ Tamblyn's biggest box office hit, with $44.1M worldwide, ahead of Gun Crazy (1950) ($17.3K). Across every film with box office figures, Russ Tamblyn's movies have made $44.2M.
Russ Tamblyn's biggest hits What is the best Russ Tamblyn movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Russ Tamblyn's best-rated film is Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019) with a score of 86.
Best Russ Tamblyn movies, ranked Has Russ Tamblyn won an Oscar?
Russ Tamblyn has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Russ Tamblyn has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
What is Russ Tamblyn's newest movie?
The most recent film on Russ Tamblyn's filmography is Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019).
Who does Russ Tamblyn work with most often?
Russ Tamblyn shares the most films with William Smith (4 films), Dana Ashbrook (3 films) and Joan Chen (3 films).
The Best Russ Tamblyn Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 59 credits.
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