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Johnny Russell, Child Star of Old Hollywood, Dies at 91

The Wrap
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los angeles
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Story by Sean Burch
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Johnny Russell, a beloved child star from Hollywood's Golden Age, dies at 91 after a storied career on the silver screen.
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  • Russell, born John R. Countryman, shared the screen with icons like Shirley Temple and Barbara Stanwyck in the 1930s and 40s.
  • Though he retired from acting in the 1950s, Russell maintained close ties to the industry, serving on the board of the Motion Picture & Television Fund for over 20 years.
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Johnny Russell, John R. Countryman, Shirley Temple, Barbara Stanwyck, Motion Picture & Television Fund
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