Nipsey Russell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nipsey Russell

American entertainer

Date of Birth: 15-Sep-1918

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 02-Oct-2005

Profession: poet, stage actor, dancer, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Julius "Nipsey" Russell (September 15, 1918 – October 2, 2005) was an American comedian, poet, and dancer best known for his appearances as a panelist on game shows from the 1960s through the 1990s, including Match Game, Password, Hollywood Squares, To Tell the Truth, and Pyramid.
His appearances were often distinguished by short, humorous poems he recited during the broadcast, which led to his nickname "the poet laureate of television".
He had one of the leading roles in the film version of The Wiz as the Tin Man.
He was a frequent guest on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast series.