Is there a reason why Russ Tamblyn was so underrated as a performer? I love his athletic, acrobatic dancing. It's graceful, strong, masculine, and FUN. The guy could jump higher than anyone.
I hope Russ reads these comments from people deeply appreciate his talent. Why didn't the powers that be cast him in more roles that show what a good dancer he is? Wish there was footage of him with Astaire, Gene Kelly, Donald O Connor and the like. Because that's exactly where he belongs in dance history.
@kermsroomy your comment about russ is right on the money. i had the chance once to ask him about his acrobatic dancing and he told me he started out as a tumbler. his moves in the mambo number in west side story are incredible.
Just watched a scene in Quantum Leap where Russ Tamblyn's character is a poor dancer - a little in joke having one of the best dancers in the world play a clumsy dancer.
russ is incredible,just met him at hollywood collectible show,he is really a down to earth cool guy,thanks russ for your kindness and talent,thanks also for the download to whomever did this
I found this after watching Twin Peaks were Tamblyn plays a crazy psychologist.. I was actually looking for films with Vera Ellen and recognized the name of Mr. Tamblyn. I remember a long time ago seeing him dance in films but I never really knew his name., till now. He was so great a dancer, actor and musician. What a joy to stumble upon all these wonderful dancing videos with him in it. Thanks for posting them.
He had the strangest career: the most acrobatic dancer in the movies, and starred in 2 of the best musicals. After that, he ended-up starring in endless low-budget exploitation movies
The movie is The fastest gun Alive with Glenn Ford. The scene with Russ Tamblyn is the only dance scene. Otherwise it's a western, something like High Noon about a "fast gun" who doesn't want to use his gun anymore. It's a very good movie as these kind of westerns go. And it's actually available to see as a download on Amazon.
I love the fact that he's always smiling when he does those sort of things... he always looks so incredibly happy :D
OlaNaTungee6 2 weeks ago
Excellent and underrated actor and dancer
TheQuentinStuckey 3 weeks ago
Is there a reason why Russ Tamblyn was so underrated as a performer? I love his athletic, acrobatic dancing. It's graceful, strong, masculine, and FUN. The guy could jump higher than anyone.
Thank you for uploading this great dancing scene!
kataisa3 1 month ago
what energy!!
PinkOwl16 1 month ago
Wow.... what a fantastic dancer! Bloody brilliant!!!
beautifulawa 3 months ago
That was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen!!! I <3 Russ!
malachaisaac 3 months ago
only russ tamblyn would use shovels for tap shoes..
gotta love it :)
NYCbroadwayy365 6 months ago 2
This man must have invented breakdance!
BURSTINGSTOMACH 7 months ago 2
I can't believe that's Dr. Jacoby from Twin Peaks!
violatenor26 9 months ago
His athleticism always amazes me!
Phantomlover1302 10 months ago
Riff... i want riff
kokoves 10 months ago 3
I am really, really good friends with Russ, Amber, and Bonnie! My dad is in Bonnie's band, so we see them all the time!
kittekat071 1 year ago
@kittekat071 Bonnie's sweet...sent me a New Year card a couple of years back. Tell her hi from me!
TheRobin1976 8 months ago
I hope Russ reads these comments from people deeply appreciate his talent. Why didn't the powers that be cast him in more roles that show what a good dancer he is? Wish there was footage of him with Astaire, Gene Kelly, Donald O Connor and the like. Because that's exactly where he belongs in dance history.
PinkLederhosen 1 year ago
I think that if Tamblyn had been an Olympic gymnast, he probably would have won about a dozen gold medals.
kermsroomy 1 year ago 3
@kermsroomy your comment about russ is right on the money. i had the chance once to ask him about his acrobatic dancing and he told me he started out as a tumbler. his moves in the mambo number in west side story are incredible.
sdcow 8 months ago
This guy is a legend! One of the best dancers on the planet I recon (:
4evaheartbreakkid 1 year ago
Excellent, thanks for posting, have clips of Russ from Tom Thunb and West side. but not seen this! Brilliant! :)
jinjanjane 1 year ago
Just watched a scene in Quantum Leap where Russ Tamblyn's character is a poor dancer - a little in joke having one of the best dancers in the world play a clumsy dancer.
antiquax 1 year ago
I'm speechless. Superb!!!
charliefarley1000 1 year ago
He's wonderful!
ScotlandMy 1 year ago
russ is incredible,just met him at hollywood collectible show,he is really a down to earth cool guy,thanks russ for your kindness and talent,thanks also for the download to whomever did this
auggdogrules 1 year ago
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daniellesealey 1 year ago
russ is a classic!!
daniellesealey 1 year ago
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daniellesealey 1 year ago
russ tamblyn is amazing . . . wanna say he started parkou, lol
FocalPoint1575 1 year ago
I found this after watching Twin Peaks were Tamblyn plays a crazy psychologist.. I was actually looking for films with Vera Ellen and recognized the name of Mr. Tamblyn. I remember a long time ago seeing him dance in films but I never really knew his name., till now. He was so great a dancer, actor and musician. What a joy to stumble upon all these wonderful dancing videos with him in it. Thanks for posting them.
merlin711oregon 1 year ago
He's got a look of me actually, but a great talent.
Woodlander65 1 year ago
How can he possibly do all of this!? He has the strength of like 10 men...
CULLEN4EVER1130 1 year ago 4
best break dancing i ever seen
AwesomeMeatLoaf 1 year ago
sencillamente impresionante y maravilloso...
pexu25 1 year ago
What's incredible is that several moves are very similar to "break-dancing" style moves. Amazing!! This guy should have had a great career.
lwarteman 1 year ago
He was Tom Thumb too
kimmijo 2 years ago
He had the strangest career: the most acrobatic dancer in the movies, and starred in 2 of the best musicals. After that, he ended-up starring in endless low-budget exploitation movies
luridplanet 2 years ago 2
The whole movie is on you tube just look under Broderick Crawford The Fastest Gun Alive.
htuomnom 2 years ago
Simply Amazing!!!
cscmonkeefan 2 years ago
What a show... awesome!
LADYSEASTAR 2 years ago
I saw this years ago and man this guy was talented!
joemoe23 2 years ago 3
OMG he's so good
he's so energetic
wow!
lol im shocked lol
Hewb1 2 years ago 5
He's so amazing! I have a crush on his daughter, too! ;-)
heeter71 2 years ago 3
@heeter71 If you are in love with Amber, then you should buy her book of poetry, ' Free Stallion '.
kermsroomy 1 year ago
Maravilloso!!!!
ferdecla 2 years ago 2
I'm betting Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire liked this routine!
It was choreographed by Alex Romero.
Trivia: Russ was Elvis' choreographer for 'Jailhouse Rock'. Romero was in charge of the overall choreography . Neither was credited -- sheesh!
Remember the cell block scene? See: gj0Rz-uP4Mk
Why doesn't YT allow linx?
YouzTube99 2 years ago 9
i have searched for this for ages, classic
theredsandrevolt 2 years ago 3
riff!
Revolver8566 2 years ago 20
Ah, for a return to the days when people would commence to singin' and dancin' at the slightest provocation! ;o)
Russ was very good as Dr. Jacoby in 'Twin Peaks' (and 'General Hospital'!!) too -- though I don't recall him doing any spontaneous dancing . . .
His most recent role was Dog Walker God on 'Joan of Arcadia'
YouzTube99 2 years ago 3
still happens in bollywood.
senduc 2 years ago 2
Good point!
YouzTube99 2 years ago
That guy is amazing--do you know he is Amber Tamlyn's father? Talent runs in that family I guess
NewsstandGoddess 2 years ago
He's pretty funny :D
silverkrishna 2 years ago
His dancing was fantastic. Tamblyn would have had to rival Gene Kelly's in athleticism.
gdmadix 2 years ago
The movie is The fastest gun Alive with Glenn Ford. The scene with Russ Tamblyn is the only dance scene. Otherwise it's a western, something like High Noon about a "fast gun" who doesn't want to use his gun anymore. It's a very good movie as these kind of westerns go. And it's actually available to see as a download on Amazon.
odessa108 3 years ago
THANK YOU!!!!
CULLEN4EVER1130 2 years ago
I still cant find him in that movie though.
CULLEN4EVER1130 2 years ago
what movie is this???? please someone tell me i love russ tamblyn!!!!!!
CULLEN4EVER1130 3 years ago 2
This is one of the best dance,s from my favorite actor Russ Tamblyn thank you so much for posting!i really appreciate it:)
~Riff
russtamblynfan 3 years ago 2