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Russell Napier

28 Nov, 1910 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Russell Napier was born in Perth, Western Australia. Originally a lawyer, Napier was active as an actor on the stage as early as 1936; on the screen, from 1947 to 1974, playing both comedic and dramatic roles in both cinema and television. Notably, he starred in a liveBBC television production of H. G.... Wells' The Time Machine in 1949; still photographs of this production exist, but no actual footage.

Also Known As:

Russell Gordon Napier

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The Mark
62% (1961)
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The Shiralee
51% (1957)
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Guilty?
60% (1956)
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36 Hours
59% (1953)