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Russ McCubbin

Born 1935-01-16 (age 91) Charleston, West Virginia, USA

Biography

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Julian Russell "Russ" McCubbin (January 16, 1935 – June 28, 2018) was an American television and film actor and stunt man. He is best known for his work on Sudden Impact (1983) and High Plains Drifter (1973).

As a teenager he excelled in sports at Charleston High School. At Hargrave Military Academy, he was captain of the football and track teams, earning him athletic scholarships at numerous colleges and universities. He chose to accept an offer from Virginia Tech. Volunteering for the draft in 1954, he spent the next three years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1957. After leaving the service, he hitchhiked his way across country to California to become an actor. CLR

Known For

High Plains Drifter
High Plains Drifter

1973

as Fred Short

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact

1983

as Eddie

Another 48 Hrs.
Another 48 Hrs.

1990

as Doorman

Myra Breckinridge
Myra Breckinridge

1970

as Leticia's Driver (uncredited)

The FBI Story
The FBI Story

1959

as Ku Klux Klan Member / Man Setting In Diner (uncredited)

Cain's Cutthroats
Cain's Cutthroats

1970

as Crawford

Cry Tough
Cheaper to Keep Her
Cheaper to Keep Her

1981

as Man On Toilet

Revolt
Revolt

1986

as Mr. Macintosh

Hacksaw
Hacksaw

1971

as Dusty Trent

Hell Hunters
Hell Hunters

1988

as Kong

Chester, Yesterday’s Horse
Chester, Yesterday’s Horse

1973

as Russ Benson