Russell Wade (June 22, 1917 – December 9, 2006)[1] was an American actor.

Russell Wade was born on June 21, 1917, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.

[2] Having appeared in 80 films, his last one was Beyond Glory in 1948.

With a boost from actor Pat O'Brien, Wade moved up from being an extra to having a role that was "expanded and tailored" for him in The Iron Major (1943).

[3] On December 9, 2006, Wade died in Palm Springs, California, at age 89.