| Nipsey Russell  Born: 13-Oct-1924
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Died: 2-Oct-2005
Location of death: New York City
Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified
Remains: Cremated (ashes scattered at sea)
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Occupation: Comic, Actor Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Tinman in The Wiz Military service: US Army Although frequently remembered for his role in The Wiz as the Tinman, Nipsey Russell spent most of his energy as a comic, starting out as a nightclub comedian in the 1950s. He made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show and Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, and utilized his quick wit on numerous talk shows, most notably Match Game. His trademark on stage was the recital of a poem.
High School: Washington High School, Atlanta, GA
University: BA English, University of Cincinnati
TELEVISION
Barefoot in the Park Honey Robinson (1970)
Car 54, Where Are You? Officer Anderson (1961-62)
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
Car 54, Where Are You? (28-Jan-1994)
Posse (14-May-1993) · Snopes
Wildcats (14-Feb-1986)
The Wiz (24-Oct-1978)
Wiz on Down the Road (1978) · Tinman
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