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Russell Hicks
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edward Russell Hicks (June 4, 1895 – June 1, 1957) was an American film actor. Born in 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland, Hicks appeared in nearly 300 films between 1915 and 1956. His first appearance was an uncredited role in The Birth of a Nation (1915). He often appeared as a smooth-talking confidence man, as in the W.C. Fields film The Bank Dick (1940). Distinguished, suave and a consummate actor, Hicks played a variety of judges, corrupt officials, businessmen and attorneys, working in a variety of mediums almost until his death. Hicks appeared once in the syndicated western television series The Cisco Kid as an uncle of the Gail Davis character, whom he threatens to disinherit if she marries a known gangster. He died in Los Angeles, California, from a heart attack.
Known For
Swing Parade of 1946
as Daniel Warren Sr.
Samson and Delilah
as Lord of Ashkelon
The Noose Hangs High
as Johnny - Copper Club Manager (uncredited)
Scarlet Street
as J.J. Hogarth
Sergeant York
as General (uncredited)
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
as Extra (uncredited)
Santa Fe Trail
as Dr. J. Boyce Russell (uncredited)
The Return of Frank James
as Prosecutor
They Died with Their Boots On
as Colonel of 1st Michigan (uncredited)
Till the Clouds Roll By
as Producer (uncredited)
