Russell Waters
Acting
Biography
Scottish actor. He mainly played small, but memorable parts in UK productions.
Born: June 10, 1908
Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Known For
The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle is a British TV series about a psychiatrist, made for ABC Television by the small production company Independent Artists for transmission on ITV. Starring Herbert Lom, it ran for two series which were first transmitted during 1963 and 1965.
Next to No Time
Unassuming planning engineer David Webb finds himself on the Queen Elizabeth to New York with instructions to negotiate a high-powered loan. His lack of confidence means he is completely out of his depth, at least until he finds his personality changes every day during the hour the ship's clocks stop to make allowance for their westward passage.
Grand National Night
The story of a husband's implication in his wife's death, his stupid disposal of her body and the police enquiry which almost embroils him in a murder charge.
Miss Robin Hood
In this delightful fantasy adventure, a mild-mannered writer of adventure stories for girls finds himself presented with an intriguing proposition from an elderly fan. She suggests that they conspire to steal a secret whiskey formula from ruthless distillers, who themselves stole it from her family in years gone by. With the recipe back in hand however, it's not long before they attract attention from the Inspectors of Scotland Yard.
The Punch and Judy Man
Walter Pinner is the titular Punch And Judy Man plying his trade in the seaside town of Piltdown. Unhappily married to his social climbing wife, who gets him to perform at the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the town in front of all the local dignitaries, his hatred of snobbery comes to a hilarious head.
The Avengers
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners. Jonathan Steed - an urbane, proper gentleman spy - teams with various assistants throughout the series' run, including Dr. David Keel, Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King, to repeatedly save the world from diabolical schemes plotted by equally diabolical evil-doers (among them robots and man-eating monsters).
Don't Ever Leave Me
Elderly crook Harry Denton, when challenged to prove he is "not past it," decides to kidnap Sheila Farlane, the 16 year old daughter of a famous actor. When Harry loses his nerve, Sheila won't let him give up.
Lease of Life
The parson of a small rural community knows he is dying and this makes him reconsider his life so far and what he can still do to help the community.
The Man in the Sky
The efforts of test pilot John Mitchell to make a better life for his wife Mary and their two children seem doomed to failure and he blames himself. At the Conway Aero-Manufacturing Company of Wolverhampton, Mitchell is to take the company's new rocket-propulsion transport plane up for tests, fully loaded and carrying two important passengers - Ministry official Crabtree and buyer's representative Ashmore. Mitchell learns from his boss, Reg Conway, that if Ashmore does not recommend the plane, the company will be out of business and Mitchell out of a job, since the plane is not even insured as the firm's entire capital is tied up in the plane. Aloft, an engine catches fire and the passengers and other crew bail out, but Mitchell refuses to obey orders to jettison the plane in the Irish Sea.
The Saint
Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.
Filmography
as Customer
as Lewis Potter
as Dr Jones
as Mr. Campbell
as J.H. Thomas
as Harbour Master
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Advocates secretary
as Alistair McLeod
as Barman
as Malin
as Mr. Sandersen
as Ship's Chandler
as Bobby Bachelor
as Stephens
as Reynolds
as Mr. Brasted
as Kelly
as Thompson
as Mr. Freeman
as Clerk of the Court
as Trent
as Pike
as Sam Spencer
as Steve
as MacPherson
as Zelnikov
as Brigadier
as Bank Cashier
as Mr. Bray
as Clerk
as Sparks
as Hotel Reception Clerk
as Page Boy Bobby
as Company Man
as Sim
as School Inspector
as Hocksby
as Garage Policeman
as Russell
as Dr. Zeissman
as Counterman (uncredited)
as Manager of Pearce & Mann
as Mr. Quin
as Hailing Officer
as Green
as Hugh MacGregor
as Sailor
as George Jenkins
as Plainclothes Detective
as Detective Constable Brown
as A.R.P. Warden
as Bunyan
as Hughie Aitken
as Professor Baikie
as Dr. Snyder
as Airman
as Walter Grannage
as Harry Stoper
as Joseph Bainbridge the farmer
as Davidson
as Ex-Service Men Collector (uncredited)
as Seaman (uncredited)
as Sgt. - River Police (uncredited)
as 'Wings' Cameron
as Doctor
as Clubman
as Palmer
as Mr. West
as Dad
as Cartwright
as Detective at Garage
as Mr. Robbins
as Mr. Pearson
as Craggs
as Mr. Pusey
as Clerk of the Court
as Mr. B
as Best Man / Man in Pub
as Patient