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Julius "Nipsey" Russell (September 15, 1918 – October 2, 2005) 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.
Jun 5, 2024 · Nipsey Russell (born September 15, 1918, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died October 2, 2005, New York, New York) was an American actor and comedian known for the clever impromptu verses that he created for his television appearances.
Nipsey Russell was a versatile performer who appeared on TV shows, movies, and Broadway. He was known for his role as the Tin Man in The Wiz, his poems, and his humor.
Nipsey Russell was an American comedian known for appearing on ‘Match Game.’ Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.
Oct 4, 2005 · Nipsey Russell, who played the Tin Man in "The Wiz" and was a regular on "The Ed Sullivan Show", died of cancer in 2005. He was a versatile performer who also appeared in movies, TV shows and poetry readings.
Oct 4, 2005 · Nipsey Russell, the comedian whose one-liners and impromptu rhymes made him one of television's popular talk-show guests and game-show panelists during the 1970's, died on Sunday at Lenox...
Nipsey Russell was a comedian, actor, and poet who appeared on many variety shows and game shows in the 1960s and 1970s. He also played the Tin Man in The Wiz (1978) and was a captain in the army during World War II.
