Lafayette H. "Reb" Russell (born May 31, 1905 – March 16, 1978) was an American football back and later an actor. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in 10 games in 1933. He played college football at Nebraska before transferring to Northwestern.
As a small-time actor following his playing days, he appeared in a series of low-budget Westerns.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1932 The All American Football Player Uncredited1932 The Lost Special Football Player Serial, Uncredited1934 Fighting to Live Sheriff Reb Collins 1934 Fighting Through Reb Russell 1934 The Man from Hell Clint Mason 1934 Range Warfare Reb Russell, aka The Whistler 1935 Lightning Triggers Bob Grady 1935 Arizona Bad Man Steve Donovan 1935 Outlaw Rule Reb Russell 1935 Border Vengeance Peeler Benson, aka The Muley Kid 1935 Blazing Guns Reb Russell 1935 The Cheyenne Tornado Red - Cheyenne Kid (final film role)
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Lafayette Russell at the Old Corral