Bryan Russell - Actor Profile

Bryan Russell

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
11Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 3, 1952

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bryan Russell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Bryan Russell's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bryan Russell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in How the West Was Won, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bryan Russell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bryan Russell's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
How the West Was Won (1962) movie poster
★7.0

How the West Was Won: The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as

How the West Was Won

1962•Western
★6.6
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967) movie poster
★6.6

The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin: To restore his family's lost wealth, a young Boston lad stows away on a ship bound for the California Gold Rush. When th

The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin

1967•Action
★6.1
Emil and the Detectives (1964) movie poster
★6.1

Emil and the Detectives: When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnel

Emil and the Detectives

1964•Action
★5.8
Bye Bye Birdie (1963) movie poster
★5.8

Bye Bye Birdie: A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.

Bye Bye Birdie

1963•Comedy
★5.8
Babes in Toyland (1961) movie poster
★5.8

Babes in Toyland: All roads lead to magical, merry Toyland as Mary Contrary and Tom Piper prepare for their wedding! But villainous Barnab

Babes in Toyland

1961•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bryan Russell.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar Potlatch Average Similar →
1967 The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin Jack Flagg Hit Similar →
1965 Kilroy Billy Fuller Flop Similar →
1965 The Adventures of Gallegher Jimmy Flop Similar →
1964 Emil and the Detectives Emil Tischbein Average Similar →
1963 A Ticklish Affair Luke Martin Average Similar →
1963 Bye Bye Birdie Randolph McAfee Average Similar →
1962 How the West Was Won Zeke Prescott (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1962 The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm Friedrich Grimm Average Similar →
1962 Safe at Home! Hutch Lawton Flop Similar →
1961 Babes in Toyland The Little Boy (uncredited) Average Similar →

Bryan Russell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bryan Russell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bryan Russell is "How the West Was Won" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Bryan Russell acted in?

Bryan Russell has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bryan Russell?

Other notable films include "The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin", "Emil and the Detectives", and "Bye Bye Birdie".