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Julius "Nipsey" Russell was a famous American actor, comedian, poet, and dancer known for appearing on 1960s-90s game shows.
Nipsey Russell was an American comedian, dancer, and actor. He was best known for his appearances on popular television game shows such as "The Hollywood Squares" and his many stand-up comedy specials. Russell received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1981, and is recognized as one of America's beloved personalities.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1918</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nipsey Russell is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On September 15, 1918, Nipsey Russell was born in Atlanta, Georgia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1952</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stand-up Comedian Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nipsey began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1950s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First TV Appearance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Russell made his first television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins Cast of Car 54, Where Are You?</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nipsey joined the cast of the popular TV comedy show "Car 54, Where Are You?" as Officer Anderson.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hosts The Nipsey Russell Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Russell hosted his own show, "The Nipsey Russell Show," a variety and talk show.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stars in The Wiz</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nipsey starred as the Tin Man in the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical "The Wiz."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passes Away</div><div class='timeline-text'>Russell passed away on October 2, 2005 at the age of 87.</div></div></div>
Nipsey Russell, an American television actor, was born on September 15, 1918 and died on October 2, 2005 at the age of 87. He is best known for his comedic wit, appearing on a variety of game shows like Match Game and Hollywood Squares, as well as variety shows such as "The Dean Martin Show."
