Movies (Acting Roles)

The Horse Soldiers
Russell Simpson was 78 in The Horse Soldiers as 'Henry Goodbody'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1959

The Tin Star
Russell Simpson was 77 in The Tin Star as 'Clem Hall'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1957

The Lonely Man
Russell Simpson was 77 in The Lonely Man Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1957

The Brass Legend
Russell Simpson was 76 in The Brass Legend as 'Deputy 'Pop' Jackson'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956

Friendly Persuasion
Russell Simpson was 76 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1956

Oklahoma!
Russell Simpson was 75 in Oklahoma! as 'The Minister (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1955

The Tall Men
Russell Simpson was 75 in The Tall Men as 'Emigrant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1955

The Last Command
Russell Simpson was 75 in The Last Command as 'The Parson'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1955

Broken Lance
Russell Simpson was 74 in Broken Lance as 'Judge (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1954

The Sun Shines Bright
Russell Simpson was 72 in The Sun Shines Bright as 'Lewt Lake'.Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1953

Meet Me at the Fair
Russell Simpson was 72 in Meet Me at the Fair as 'Sheriff Evans'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953

Lone Star
Russell Simpson was 72 in Lone Star as 'Maynard Cole'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1952

Feudin' Fools
Russell Simpson was 72 in Feudin' Fools as 'Grandpa Smith'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1952

Call of the Klondike
Russell Simpson was 70 in Call of the Klondike as 'Andy McKay'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1950

Saddle Tramp
Russell Simpson was 70 in Saddle Tramp as 'Pop'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1950

Wagon Master
Russell Simpson was 69 in Wagon Master as 'Adam Perkins'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1950

The Outriders
Russell Simpson was 69 in The Outriders as 'Farmer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1950

Free For All
Russell Simpson was 69 in Free For All as 'Farmer'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1949

The Gal Who Took the West
Russell Simpson was 69 in The Gal Who Took the West as 'Bartender (as old Timer)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1949

Tuna Clipper
Russell Simpson was 68 in Tuna Clipper as 'Capt. Fergus MacLennan'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 11 1949

Joan of Arc
Russell Simpson was 68 in Joan of Arc as 'Old Man with Pipe (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1948

Sundown in Santa Fe
Russell Simpson was 68 in Sundown in Santa Fe as 'Sheriff Jim Wyatt'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1948

The Untamed Breed
Russell Simpson was 68 in The Untamed Breed as 'Minister'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1948

Tap Roots
Russell Simpson was 68 in Tap Roots as 'Big Sam Dabney'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1948

Coroner Creek
Russell Simpson was 68 in Coroner Creek as 'Walt Hardison'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1948

Albuquerque
Russell Simpson was 67 in Albuquerque as 'Abner Huggins'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1948

Bowery Buckaroos
Russell Simpson was 67 in Bowery Buckaroos as 'Luke Barlow'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1947

The Fabulous Texan
Russell Simpson was 67 in The Fabulous Texan as 'Wade Clayton'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 09 1947

A Boy and His Dog
Russell Simpson was 66 in A Boy and His Dog as 'Mr. Thornycroft'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1946

My Dog Shep
Russell Simpson was 66 in My Dog Shep as 'Mathew Hodgkins'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1946

My Darling Clementine
Russell Simpson was 66 in My Darling Clementine as 'John Simpson'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1946

Death Valley
Russell Simpson was 66 in Death Valley as 'Old Silas Bagley'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1946

Bad Bascomb
Russell Simpson was 65 in Bad Bascomb as 'Elijah Walker'.Movie Released: Sun, May 26 1946

California Gold Rush
Russell Simpson was 65 in California Gold Rush as 'Colonel Parker'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1946

They Were Expendable
Russell Simpson was 65 in They Were Expendable as ''Dad' Knowland'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1945

Along Came Jones
Russell Simpson was 65 in Along Came Jones as 'Pop de Longpre'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 19 1945

Roughly Speaking
Russell Simpson was 64 in Roughly Speaking as 'The Colonel - Drill Instructor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1945

The Big Bonanza
Russell Simpson was 64 in The Big Bonanza as 'Adam Parker'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1944

Roaring Guns
Russell Simpson was 63 in Roaring Guns as 'Farmer MacKenzie'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1944

Texas Masquerade
Russell Simpson was 63 in Texas Masquerade as 'J.K. Trimble'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 1944

The Woman of the Town
Russell Simpson was 63 in The Woman of the Town as 'Sime'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943

Moonlight in Vermont
Russell Simpson was 63 in Moonlight in Vermont as 'Uncle Rufus'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943

Riding High
Russell Simpson was 63 in Riding High as 'Frenchy McGuire'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1943

Colt Comrades
Russell Simpson was 63 in Colt Comrades as 'Sheriff'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1943

Border Patrol
Russell Simpson was 62 in Border Patrol as 'Orestes Krebs'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1943

Tennessee Johnson
Russell Simpson was 62 in Tennessee Johnson as 'Kirby'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1942

The Spoilers
Russell Simpson was 61 in The Spoilers as 'Flapjack'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1942

Lone Star Ranger
Russell Simpson was 61 in Lone Star Ranger as 'Tom Duane'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1942

Nazi Agent
Russell Simpson was 61 in Nazi Agent as '2nd Captain (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1942

Shut My Big Mouth
Russell Simpson was 61 in Shut My Big Mouth as 'Mayor Potter'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 1942

Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Russell Simpson was 61 in Wild Bill Hickok Rides as 'Ned Nolan'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1942

Swamp Water
Russell Simpson was 61 in Swamp Water as 'Marty McCord'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1941

Last of the Duanes
Russell Simpson was 61 in Last of the Duanes as 'Tom Duane'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941

Wild Geese Calling
Russell Simpson was 61 in Wild Geese Calling as 'Marshal Len Baker'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941

Bad Men of Missouri
Russell Simpson was 61 in Bad Men of Missouri as 'Hank Younger'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1941

Citadel of Crime
Russell Simpson was 61 in Citadel of Crime as 'Jess Meekins'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 1941

Meet John Doe
Russell Simpson was 60 in Meet John Doe as '(uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941

Tobacco Road
Russell Simpson was 60 in Tobacco Road as 'Chief of Police'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1941

Santa Fe Trail
Russell Simpson was 60 in Santa Fe Trail as 'Shubel Morgan'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1940

Brigham Young
Russell Simpson was 60 in Brigham Young as 'U.S. Army Major'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940

Wyoming
Russell Simpson was 60 in Wyoming as 'Mr. Bronson'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940

Three Faces West
Russell Simpson was 60 in Three Faces West as 'Minister'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1940

Virginia City
Russell Simpson was 59 in Virginia City as 'Gaylord'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1940

The Grapes of Wrath
Russell Simpson was 59 in The Grapes of Wrath as 'Pa Joad'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940

Geronimo
Russell Simpson was 59 in Geronimo as 'Scout'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1939

Drums Along the Mohawk
Russell Simpson was 59 in Drums Along the Mohawk as 'Dr. Petry'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Russell Simpson was 59 in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as 'Kenneth Allen (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1939

Desperate Trails
Russell Simpson was 59 in Desperate Trails as 'Sheriff Big Bill Tanner'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1939

The Bill of Rights
Russell Simpson was 59 in The Bill of Rights as 'Frontiersman'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1939

Western Caravans
Russell Simpson was 58 in Western Caravans as 'Winchester Thompson'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1939

Young Mr. Lincoln
Russell Simpson was 58 in Young Mr. Lincoln as 'Woolridge (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1939

Dodge City
Russell Simpson was 58 in Dodge City as 'Orth'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1939

Heart of the North
Russell Simpson was 58 in Heart of the North as 'Dave MacMillan'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1938

Valley of the Giants
Russell Simpson was 58 in Valley of the Giants as 'McKenzie'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1938

The Girl of the Golden West
Russell Simpson was 57 in The Girl of the Golden West as 'Fred - Outrider in Prologue'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1938

That I May Live
Russell Simpson was 57 in That I May Live as 'Bish Plivens'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1937

Paradise Isle
Russell Simpson was 57 in Paradise Isle as 'Baxter'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1937

Wild West Days
Russell Simpson was 57 in Wild West Days as 'Matt Keeler'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 05 1937

Parnell
Russell Simpson was 56 in Parnell as 'Dead Child's Father'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1937

Mountain Justice
Russell Simpson was 56 in Mountain Justice as 'Matthew Turnbull'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1937

Green Light
Russell Simpson was 56 in Green Light as 'Sheep Man'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937

Maid of Salem
Russell Simpson was 56 in Maid of Salem as 'Village Marshal (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937

Ramona
Russell Simpson was 56 in Ramona as 'Scroggs'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1936

Back to Nature
Russell Simpson was 56 in Back to Nature as 'Sheriff'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1936

San Francisco
Russell Simpson was 56 in San Francisco as ''Red' Kelly'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1936

Girl of the Ozarks
Russell Simpson was 55 in Girl of the Ozarks Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1936

The Harvester
Russell Simpson was 55 in The Harvester as 'Abner Prewett'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1936

Man Hunt
Russell Simpson was 55 in Man Hunt as 'Jeff Parkington'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1936

Paddy O'Day
Russell Simpson was 55 in Paddy O'Day as 'Benton'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1936

Way Down East
Russell Simpson was 55 in Way Down East as 'Squire Amasa Bartlett'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935

Motive for Revenge
Russell Simpson was 54 in Motive for Revenge as 'McAllister'.Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1935

The Hoosier Schoolmaster
Russell Simpson was 54 in The Hoosier Schoolmaster as 'Doc Small'.Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1935

West of the Pecos
Russell Simpson was 54 in West of the Pecos as 'Roy Neal'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1934

Radio Scout
Russell Simpson was 54 in Radio Scout as 'Pappy Tolliver'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934

The World Moves On
Russell Simpson was 54 in The World Moves On as 'Notary (1825)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1934

Ever Since Eve
Russell Simpson was 53 in Ever Since Eve as 'Jim Wood'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1934

Three on a Honeymoon
Russell Simpson was 53 in Three on a Honeymoon as 'Ezra MacDuff'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1934

Carolina
Russell Simpson was 53 in Carolina as 'Richards'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934

Frontier Marshal
Russell Simpson was 53 in Frontier Marshal as 'Editor Pickett'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1934

Sixteen Fathoms Deep
Russell Simpson was 53 in Sixteen Fathoms Deep as 'A.B. Crockett'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934

The Power and the Glory
Russell Simpson was 53 in The Power and the Glory as 'Professor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1933

Face in the Sky
Russell Simpson was 52 in Face in the Sky as 'Pa Nathan Brown'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1933

Silver Dollar
Russell Simpson was 52 in Silver Dollar as 'Hamlin'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1932

Call Her Savage
Russell Simpson was 52 in Call Her Savage as 'Old Man in Wagon Train'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1932

The Cabin in the Cotton
Russell Simpson was 52 in The Cabin in the Cotton as 'Uncle Joe'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1932

Hello Trouble
Russell Simpson was 52 in Hello Trouble as 'Jonathan Kenyon'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1932

The Honor of the Press
Russell Simpson was 52 in The Honor of the Press as 'Dan Perkins'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1932

Flames
Russell Simpson was 51 in Flames as 'Jake'.Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1932

The Riding Tornado
Russell Simpson was 51 in The Riding Tornado as 'Sheriff'.Movie Released: Wed, May 04 1932

The Famous Ferguson Case
Russell Simpson was 51 in The Famous Ferguson Case as 'Banker Craig'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1932

Lena Rivers
Russell Simpson was 51 in Lena Rivers as 'Grandfather Nichols'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1932

Law and Order
Russell Simpson was 51 in Law and Order as 'Judge R.W. Williams'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1932

Ridin' for Justice
Russell Simpson was 51 in Ridin' for Justice as 'Marshal Joseph Slyde'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1932

Alexander Hamilton
Russell Simpson was 51 in Alexander Hamilton as 'Harvey Taylor - First Ex-Soldier'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1931

The Great Meadow
Russell Simpson was 50 in The Great Meadow as 'Thomas Hall'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1931

Man to Man
Russell Simpson was 50 in Man to Man as 'Uncle Cal'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1930

Abraham Lincoln
Russell Simpson was 50 in Abraham Lincoln as 'Lincoln's Employer'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1930

Billy the Kid
Russell Simpson was 50 in Billy the Kid as 'Angus McSween'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1930

The Lone Star Ranger
Russell Simpson was 49 in The Lone Star Ranger as 'Colonel John Aldridge'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 1930

After the Fog
Russell Simpson was 49 in After the Fog as 'Joshua Barker'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1929

The Sap
Russell Simpson was 49 in The Sap as 'The Banker'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1929

My Lady's Past
Russell Simpson was 48 in My Lady's Past Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1929

All Faces West
Russell Simpson was 48 in All Faces West as 'Gunner Bill'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1929

Innocents of Paris
Russell Simpson was 48 in Innocents of Paris as 'Emile Leval'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1929

Tropical Nights
Russell Simpson was 48 in Tropical Nights as 'Singapore Joe'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1928

Wild Geese
Russell Simpson was 47 in Wild Geese as 'Caleb Gare'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1927

Now We're in the Air
Russell Simpson was 47 in Now We're in the Air as 'Lord Abercrombie McTavish'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1927

The First Auto
Russell Simpson was 47 in The First Auto as 'Hank Armstrong'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1927

The Frontiersman
Russell Simpson was 46 in The Frontiersman as 'Andrew Jackson'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1927

Annie Laurie
Russell Simpson was 46 in Annie Laurie as 'Sandy'.Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1927

Lovey Mary
Russell Simpson was 46 in Lovey Mary as 'Stubbins'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1926

Rustlin' for Cupid
Russell Simpson was 45 in Rustlin' for Cupid as 'Hank Blatchford'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1926

The Earth Woman
Russell Simpson was 45 in The Earth Woman as 'Ezra Tilden'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1926

The Splendid Road
Russell Simpson was 45 in The Splendid Road as 'Capt. Lightfoot'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1925

The Eagle
Russell Simpson was 45 in The Eagle as 'The Eagle's Lieutenant / Coach Driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1925

Why Women Love
Russell Simpson was 45 in Why Women Love as 'Silas Martin'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1925

Thunder Mountain
Russell Simpson was 45 in Thunder Mountain as 'Si Pace'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1925

Paint and Powder
Russell Simpson was 45 in Paint and Powder as 'Riley'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1925

Faint Perfume
Russell Simpson was 44 in Faint Perfume as 'Grandpa Crumb'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 1925

Old Shoes
Russell Simpson was 44 in Old Shoes Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1925

The Narrow Street
Russell Simpson was 44 in The Narrow Street as 'Garvey'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1925

Painted People
Russell Simpson was 43 in Painted People as 'Fred Lane'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1924

Defying Destiny
Russell Simpson was 43 in Defying Destiny as 'Mr. Wilkens'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1923

The Virginian
Russell Simpson was 43 in The Virginian as 'Trampas'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1923

The Huntress
Russell Simpson was 43 in The Huntress as 'Big Jack Skinner'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 20 1923

Circus Days
Russell Simpson was 43 in Circus Days as 'Eben Holt'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1923

The Kingdom Within
Russell Simpson was 42 in The Kingdom Within as 'Caleb Deming'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1922

Peg o' My Heart
Russell Simpson was 42 in Peg o' My Heart as 'Jim O'Connell'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1922

Rags to Riches
Russell Simpson was 42 in Rags to Riches as 'The Sheriff'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1922

Human Hearts
Russell Simpson was 42 in Human Hearts as 'Paul Logan'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1922

Across the Dead-Line
Russell Simpson was 41 in Across the Dead-Line as 'Enoch Kidder'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1922

Under the Lash
Russell Simpson was 41 in Under the Lash as 'Simeon Krillet'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1921

Snowblind
Russell Simpson was 40 in Snowblind as 'Hugh Garth'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1921

Bunty Pulls the Strings
Russell Simpson was 40 in Bunty Pulls the Strings as 'Tammas Biggar'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1921

Godless Men
Russell Simpson was 40 in Godless Men as ''Black' Pawl'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1920

The Branding Iron
Russell Simpson was 40 in The Branding Iron as 'John Carver'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1920

Lahoma
Russell Simpson was 40 in Lahoma as ''Brick' Willock'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1920

The Deadlier Sex
Russell Simpson was 39 in The Deadlier Sex as 'Jim Willis'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1920

Desert Gold
Russell Simpson was 39 in Desert Gold as 'Ladd'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1919

Bill Apperson's Boy
Russell Simpson was 39 in Bill Apperson's Boy as 'Bill Apperson'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 1919

The Brand
Russell Simpson was 38 in The Brand as 'Dan McGill'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1919

The Challenge Accepted
Russell Simpson was 38 in The Challenge Accepted as 'Uncle Zeke Sawyer'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 29 1918

Riders of the Night
Russell Simpson was 38 in Riders of the Night as 'Sally's Grandfather'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1918

The Uphill Path
Russell Simpson was 38 in The Uphill Path as 'James Lawton'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1918

The Border Legion
Russell Simpson was 38 in The Border Legion as 'Overland Bradley'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 1918

Breakers Ahead
Russell Simpson was 37 in Breakers Ahead as 'Captain Scudder'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 25 1918

A Weaver of Dreams
Russell Simpson was 37 in A Weaver of Dreams as 'Martin Chandler'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1918

Blue Jeans
Russell Simpson was 37 in Blue Jeans as 'Jacob Tutwiler'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1917

The Old Homestead
Russell Simpson was 35 in The Old Homestead as 'Sheriff'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1915

The Virginian
Russell Simpson was 34 in The Virginian as 'Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1914