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Russell Waters
★ Acting

Russell Waters

1908 – 1982 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK · Active 1934–1981

Russell Waters, a Scottish actor, made his mark in cult cinema with a series of memorable performances across various genres. He appears in The Wicker Man (1973), where his role adds a layer of intrigue to the film's unsettling atmosphere. Waters also showcases his talents in Interpol (1957) and The Devil Rides Out (1968), contributing to the rich tapestry of British genre filmmaking. His work in Endless Night (1972) and Kidnapped (1971) further cements his status as a notable figure in the realm of cult and exploitation cinema.

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Kidnapped

Kidnapped

1971 ★ 5.9
as Advocates secretary

Scottish orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his wicked uncle Ebeneezer, who arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery so that he cannot claim his inheritance. The boy is rescued and befriended by Alan Breck, a Scottish rebel fighting on behalf of his country's independence from the British.

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Filmography

90 credits
1980s 2 credits
1981
Never the Twain as Customer
TV ★ 7.0
1981
House on the Hill as Lewis Potter
TV ★ 8.0
1970s 6 credits
1979
Black Jack as Dr Jones
Movie ★ 7.0
1979
Kidnapped as Mr. Campbell
TV ★ 7.1
1975
Days of Hope as J.H. Thomas
TV ★ 7.0
1973
The Wicker Man as Harbour Master
Movie ★ 7.3
1972
Endless Night as Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1971
Kidnapped as Advocates secretary
Movie ★ 6.3
1960s 21 credits
1969
Justice Is a Woman as Alistair McLeod
Movie
1968
Movie ★ 6.5
1968
The Champions as Barman
TV ★ 6.5
1968
TV ★ 7.0
1966
Movie ★ 6.5
1965
The Heroes of Telemark as Mr. Sandersen
Movie ★ 6.9
1964
Crooks in Cloisters as Ship's Chandler
Movie ★ 5.4
1963
The Flood as Mr. Brasted
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
The Punch and Judy Man as Bobby Bachelor
Movie ★ 7.9
1963
Movie ★ 6.1
1963
The Human Jungle as Stephens
TV ★ 8.2
1962
Reach for Glory as Mr. Freeman
Movie ★ 5.7
1962
Flat Two as Clerk of the Court
Movie
1962
TV ★ 7.3
1962
The Saint as Kelly
TV ★ 7.4
1962
The Saint as Thompson
TV ★ 7.4
1961
Movie ★ 10.0
1961
TV ★ 7.8
1960
Movie ★ 5.5
1960
Movie
1960
Movie ★ 6.4
1950s 49 credits
1959
Movie ★ 6.1
1959
Yesterday's Enemy as Brigadier
Movie ★ 7.2
1959
The Bridal Path as Bank Cashier
Movie ★ 6.0
1959
Interpol Calling as MacPherson
TV ★ 7.3
1959
Interpol Calling as Zelnikov
TV ★ 7.3
1959
TV ★ 4.8
1958
Movie ★ 7.7
1958
The Key as Sparks
Movie ★ 6.1
1957
Movie ★ 7.5
1957
Let's Be Happy as Hotel Reception Clerk
Movie ★ 5.4
1957
Let's Be Happy as Page Boy Bobby
Movie ★ 5.4
1957
Interpol as Company Man
Movie ★ 6.5
1956
It's Great to be Young! as School Inspector
Movie ★ 6.8
1956
TV ★ 7.5
1955
John and Julie as Garage Policeman
Movie ★ 4.9
1954
Third Party Risk as Dr. Zeissman
Movie ★ 4.7
1954
The Sleeping Tiger as Manager of Pearce & Mann
Movie ★ 5.5
1954
Lease of Life as Russell
Movie ★ 7.4
1954
Movie ★ 7.0
1954
The 'Maggie' as Hailing Officer
Movie ★ 6.4
1954
The Young Lovers as Counterman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1954
TV ★ 7.2
1953
Movie ★ 5.2
1953
Grand National Night as Plainclothes Detective
Movie ★ 7.9
1953
Movie ★ 5.4
1953
The Cruel Sea as A.R.P. Warden
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
Street Corner as Detective Constable Brown
Movie ★ 5.5
1953
Movie ★ 6.4
1953
Turn the Key Softly as George Jenkins
Movie ★ 6.3
1952
Movie
1952
Saturday Island as Dr. Snyder
Movie ★ 5.6
1952
The Brave Don't Cry as Hughie Aitken
Movie ★ 6.0
1952
Death of an Angel as Walter Grannage
Movie ★ 7.5
1952
Movie ★ 8.1
1952
Movie ★ 6.1
1952
You're Only Young Twice! as Professor Baikie
Movie ★ 6.1
1951
Green Grow the Rushes as Joseph Bainbridge the farmer
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
Pool of London as Sgt. - River Police (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1951
Calling Bulldog Drummond as Ex-Service Men Collector (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1951
Movie ★ 6.9
1951
Movie ★ 6.4
1951
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. as Seaman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1950
The Magnet as Doctor
Movie ★ 6.4
1950
Help Yourself as Brander
Movie
1950
Movie ★ 6.7
1950
Movie ★ 6.6
1950
State Secret as Clubman
Movie ★ 6.9
1950
The Wooden Horse as 'Wings' Cameron
Movie ★ 6.8
1940s 10 credits
1949
Obsession as Detective at Garage
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
Dear Mr. Prohack as Cartwright
Movie ★ 6.4
1949
Movie ★ 4.5
1949
Movie ★ 5.8
1949
Marry Me as Mr. Pearson
Movie ★ 5.8
1949
Don't Ever Leave Me as Mr. Robbins
Movie ★ 7.7
1949
Movie ★ 5.8
1948
London Belongs to Me as Clerk of the Court
Movie ★ 7.0
1948
Movie
1930s 2 credits
1936
And So to Work as Mister Glen
Movie
1934
Movie ★ 7.0