Byron Russell facts for kids

Byron Russell (1884 – 1963) was an Irish actor. He was known for playing many different characters in movies and on stage. His most famous role was Quintal in the 1935 film Mutiny on the Bounty.

About Byron Russell

Byron Russell was born in Ireland in 1884. He began his acting career on the Broadway stage in 1913. Broadway is a famous theater district in New York City. He performed in plays there until 1959. One notable play was the 1929 revival of Eugene O'Neill's Glencairn series.

Early Film Career

Russell's first movie appearance was in 1920. It was an American silent film called The World and His Wife. Silent films had no spoken dialogue. Actors used their expressions and body language to tell the story.

Before World War II began, Russell acted in eleven films. He often played characters who were in charge, like officers or important figures.

Later Work

After World War II, Byron Russell started working in television. He appeared in many TV shows between 1949 and 1960. Most of these were plays shown on television.

Byron Russell passed away in 1963 in New York City.

His Most Famous Film

Byron Russell is best remembered for his role as Quintal in Mutiny on the Bounty. This movie came out in 1935. It tells the true story of a famous mutiny on a British ship. The film was very popular and won an Academy Award for Best Picture.