Russell Hicks

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Characters played by Russell Hicks

Judge Abbotson — Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)

Presides over the New York custody hearing and ultimately grants Tarzan and Jane full legal custody of their adopted son before their return to Africa.

Capt. Manning — The Real Glory (1939)

A captain assigned to help train the native Philippine Constabulary at Fort Mysang, Manning takes command after Colonel Hatch is killed. His leadership is short-lived, however, because Alipang's assassination campaign makes him the next victim. His murder is witnessed by Mrs. Manning and leads Hartley to assume command of the mission.

Commissioner — Stanley and Livingstone (1939)

One of the peace commissioners sent from Washington to contact the Indians in the Wyoming Territory. Colonel Grimes warns the commissioners that the attempt is suicidal, while Henry M. Stanley's unexpected emergence from the wilderness demonstrates the danger surrounding their mission.

James Andrews — Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935)

American FBI agent in Shanghai, initially clashes with Chan but cooperates later.

James B. Armistead — Blue Grass of Kentucky (1950)

James B. Armistead is Pat's father and has a star horse named Blue Grass, a contender for the Kentucky Derby. Pat knows that Blue Grass's sire was not the horse originally intended. After Blue Grass wins the Derby, a formal complaint challenges whether its pedigree can be proven.

Prosecutor — The Return of Frank James (1940)

Legal official handling trials and justice proceedings.

Maurice Tenwright — Fugitives for a Night (1938)

A manipulative studio boss who demotes Matt Ryan and assigns him to Dennis Poole. He instructs Ryan to extract Poole from an illegal gambling club but is fatally shot during a police raid when the lights go out.

Daddy Tyl — The Blue Bird (1940)

Daddy Tyl is Mytyl and Tyltyl's father, a wood cutter whose family is affected by the Napoleonic Wars. He is called to report for military duty, but after the children's journey he receives word that a truce has been declared and no longer has to fight, restoring security to the family.

Sir Harry Shelton — The Black Arrow (1948)

Sir Harry is Richard Shelton’s father, whose murder sets the story in motion. Brackley claims that Sir John Sedley killed him over old grudges, but Sedley later tells Richard that Brackley was the actual murderer and framed Sedley. Harry’s death drives Richard’s pursuit of the truth and his final confrontation with Brackley.

Kurt Feldon — Criminals of the Air (1937)

Kurt Feldon is a cafe owner whom Nancy suspects of leading the smugglers. Mark is seen accepting money from him, reinforcing Nancy's suspicion. After learning from an informant that Mark is an undercover government agent, Feldon orders Blast Reardon to kill him and arranges for Mark to fly Blast and his girlfriend to Mexico.

Jim Nolan — Follow the Fleet (1936)

Jim Nolan is connected to the performance plans involving Bake Baker and Sherry Martin. Sherry tells Bake that she went to Jim's and intervened when another singer was about to be signed, secretly putting bicarbonate of soda in the singer's drink. The summary gives no further details about Jim or his relationship to the others.

Mayor Randolph — Captain America (1944)

Mayor Randolph is the civic leader who becomes concerned about the rash of suspicious suicides among scientists and businessmen. He orders Police Commissioner Dryden and Grant Gardner to investigate, while openly wishing that Captain America were available to solve the mystery.

Career Overview

Russell Hicks has 235 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Once Upon a Honeymoon, Blue Grass of Kentucky, The Case of the Tremendous Trifle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
235
Birth Date
1895-06-03
Birth Place
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3453469), public domain (CC0).