Actor Nipsey Russell Dies At 80
October 4, 2005
Nipsey Russell Actor and Comedian
Born in Atlanta, Russell launched his television career as Officer Anderson in the 1961 television series “Car 54, Where are You?� He also appeared in the 1994 film version.
He became a fixture on popular television game and talk shows, where he was welcomed for his poetic delivery that earned him the moniker the “poet laureate of television.� He also took his signature four-line poetry on the road for readings and performances.
He settled in New York after graduating from the University of Cincinnati and serving as an Army captain in Europe during World War II.
The actor, who had been suffering from cancer, died Sunday afternoon at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Just like with Peter Jennings, another aspect of my childhood has passed. The end of what was is official for me. All the greats from my childhood will be gone soon. Now-a-days, film and tv suck; they really had to act back-in-the-day.
God bless you Nipsey……thanks for the memories.
