Russell Simpson: Russell Simpson. Actor: The Grapes of Wrath. His grim, beady-eyed, sharp-nosed, weatherbeaten face was always familiar despite the small roles he appeared in. Every once in a while character actor Russell Simpson would stand out in a small scene, but his main purpose seemed to be adding rustic authenticity to his westerns or small-town dramas. Born on June 17, 1880 in San Francisco, California, Simpson was involved in the Alaska...
Known For: The Grapes of Wrath (Pa Joad), My Darling Clementine (John Simpson), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Mr. Bixby), The First Auto (Hank Armstrong)