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Russ Curry
Russ is a masculine given name, often a short form of Russell (given name), Russell, and also a surname. People Given name or nickname * Russ (rapper) (born 1992), American rapper, real name Russell James Vitale * Russ Abbot (born 1947), British musician, comedian and actor * Russ Adams (born 1980), American retired baseball player * Russ Altman, American biomedical scientist and academic * Russ Ballard (born 1945), English musician * Russ Banham (born 1954), American author * Russ Barenberg (born 1950), American bluegrass musician * Russ Brandon (born 1967), American sports executive * Russ Baker (born 1958), American author and investigative journalist * Russ Carnahan (born 1958), American politician * Russ Cochran (born 1958), American professional golfer * Russ Cochran (publisher), Russ Cochran (1937–2020), American comics publisher * Russ Columbo (1908–1934), American baritone, songwriter, violinist, and actor * Russ Conway (1925–2000), stage name of Trevor Stanford, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell (given Name)
Russell is a given name that originated from the surname Russell (surname), Russell, which in turn derives from the French name ''russel'' (Old Norse ''rossel'') "red-haired, from ''rus'' (Old Norse ''ros'') "red hair color" and the suffix ''-el''. The name came into greater use in England as a first name in honor of William Russell, Lord Russell following his execution for treason in 1683. Supporters who believed his trial was unjust named their sons in his honor. Some American patriots considered Lord Russell a victim of a tyranny, tyrannical British monarchy and a "martyr for liberty" and also named sons after him. Russell was the 197th most popular name for newborn boys in the United States in 1880 and reached the height of its popularity in 1914 when it was the 49th most popular name for American boys. It has remained in regular use in the Anglosphere throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Russell might be shortened to Russ (other), Russ or Rusty (other), Rus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Dugger
Russell Dugger (born January 12, 1975) is an American professional stock car racing driver who has competed in both the NASCAR Truck Series and the ARCA Racing Series. Racing career Dugger was a world-class R/C driver before he began competing in full size vehicles. He was sponsored by numerous nitro R/C manufacturers to compete in national and international events, specializing in both 1/8 scale on-road nitro pan car and 1/8 scale nitro off-road buggy classes. Through an acquaintance with Mark Eldridge of Mobile Soundstage Engineering, he has piloted a one-of-a-kind street legal 2006 Dodge Charger show car converted from a retired NASCAR chassis for private and charity ride-along events around Hallett Motor Racing Circuit. Dugger has driven a wide variety of race vehicles, demonstrating an aptitude for car control and developing a reputation as a natural. He has competed or driven in dirt micro sprint cars, in TaG karts, on road courses in GT1 and GTO cars, in SCCA auto-x event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Kun
Russ Joseph Kun (born 8 September 1975) is a Nauruan politician who served as President of Nauru from being elected in the 2022 presidential election to October 2023. He has served as a member of parliament for Ubenide since 2013. Biography Kun was born on 8 September 1975. He served as a scrutineer for the 2003 and 2004 general elections. He served as acting Secretary for the Ministry of Commerce Industry & Resources in 2005. He served as acting Chief Secretary in 2008 and as acting Secretary of Home Affairs in 2012. Prior to entering Parliament, he worked for the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment. Kun also was a member of the Nauru National Commission for UNESCO from 2008 to 2010 and from 2012 to 2013. Kun was first elected to the Parliament of Nauru in 2013, as one of the four members from Ubenide Constituency. He was re-elected in 2016, 2019, and 2022. In the last Aingimea government, Kun was deputy minister for Finance, Nauru Ports, Tourism, and Nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Kingston
Russ Kingston is an American film and television actor, editor, and cinematographer. Kingston is best known as an actor for such films as '' I Come with the Rain'', '' Transmorphers: Fall of Man'', ''Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus'', '' Guillotine Guys'', '' Day of the Dead 2: Contagium'', '' Dark Medicine'', '' Bomb It'' and '' Guyver: Dark Hero''. Kingston is an editor and cinematographer having worked on Elliott Hong's 1973 documentary '' Tears of Buddha'', Eui Hong & Russ Kingston. Filming " Tears Of Buddha". ''American Cinematographer'', ASC Holding Corp., Vol. 54, No. 9, September 1973, Pgs. 1174-1176, 1199-1201, (MG) Timothy Carey's '' Tweet's Ladies of Pasadena'', '' Blue Sunshine'', Andrew Davis' ''Code of Silence'', Michael Mann's '' Band of the Hand'', Tommy Lee Wallace's '' Aloha Summer'', '' Future Zone'' starring David Carradine, ''Wishman'', '' Guyver: Dark Hero'' and '' The Lord Protector: The Riddle of the Chosen'' starring Patrick Cassidy, Olivia Hussey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Irwin
Russ Irwin is an American singer-songwriter, producer, film composer and multi-instrumentalist. He has worked with multiple artists including Aerosmith, Sting, Bryan Adams, Meat Loaf, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, John Fogerty, Joe Bonamassa, Scorpions, and Curt Smith ( Tears for Fears). Irwin studied music business and classical piano at New York University and also attended the New School for jazz piano and composition. In 1991, he was signed by Charles Koppelman to SBK Records and a self-titled album, produced by Phil Ramone (Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney) followed later that year. The album debuted on the '' Billboard'' Heatseekers chart, and the single, "My Heart Belongs to You" hit No. 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song "I Need You Now" peaked at No.36 on the Radio & Records Rock chart. In the Spring of 1992, Irwin toured with his band, opening for Roxette. In the mid-1990s, Irwin went on to play with Mayfield, a band featuring Curt Smith of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Huxtable
Russ Huxtable is an American politician from the Delaware Democratic Party. He represented the 6th district in the Delaware State Senate from 2022 to 2025. He was elected to the 16th district in 2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane .... References External links Campaign website University of Delaware alumni Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) Democratic Party Delaware state senators 21st-century members of the Delaware General Assembly {{Delaware-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Howard
Russell W. "Russ" Howard, CM, ONL (born February 19, 1956, in Midland, Ontario) is a Canadian curler and Olympic champion, based in Regina, Saskatchewan, but originally from Midland, Ontario. He lived in Moncton, New Brunswick, from 2000 to 2019. Known for his gravelly voice, Howard has been to the Brier 14 times (8 as Ontario, 6 as New Brunswick), winning the title twice (both as Ontario). He is also a two-time world champion, winning in 1987 and 1993. He has also won three TSN Skins Games in 1991, 1992, and 1993, and participated in two Canadian Mixed Curling Championships in 2000 and 2001. He won gold at the 2006 Winter Olympics. He played in two Canadian Senior Curling Championships in 2008 and 2009 finishing with a silver medal both of those years. Russ Howard was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. He is currently a curling analyst and commentator for TSN’s Season of Champions curling coverage. Career In 2005, he joined team Gushue to call t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Hodge
Russell Arden Hodge (born September 12, 1939) is an American track and field athlete, world record holder in decathlon (1966–1967), Olympic competitor from 1964, and silver medalist from the Pan American Games (1971). Track and field career Hodge competed at the 1963 Pan American Games in São Paulo, where he finished 4th in decathlon. He competed in decathlon at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he placed ninth. In July 1966 he set a world record in ''decathlon'' at a competition in Los Angeles, with 8,230 points, a record which lasted until May 1967. Hodge received a silver medal in decathlon at the 1971 Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia with a score of 7314, behind winner Rick Wanamaker.Pan-American Games '' |
Russ Grimm
Russell Scott Grimm (born May 2, 1959) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a Guard (American football), guard for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He has also served as an assistant coach for the Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Tennessee Titans. As a professional, Grimm had multiple selections to both the All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Grimm played 11 seasons for the Redskins and was a first-team selection to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. Early life and college Grimm attended Southmoreland High School, playing both quarterback and linebacker there, while also serving as the team's punter. After high school, Grimm accepted a scholarship to play college football at the University of Pittsburgh as a linebacker. However, he found the team already had several linebackers on their roster. Despite never playing on the offensive lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Granik
Russell T. "Russ" Granik (born July 10, 1948) is an American sports executive who served as Deputy Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 22 years. During his professional career, Granik served as the announcer of second-round picks in the NBA draft and in later years, the television host of the NBA Draft Lottery. NBA Deputy Commissioner Granik was the lead negotiator for the NBA for the past four collective bargaining negotiations with the NBA players' union. He also represented the league in negotiating numerous television deals, and in his role with USA Basketball helped lobby FIBA, the world sanctioning body for basketball, to permit professional basketball players to play in the Olympic Games. That eligibility rule change led directly to the formation of the Dream Team that represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He also served as President of USA Basketball and Chairperson of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Freeman (guitarist)
Russ Freeman (born February 11, 1960) is a smooth jazz guitarist who is the founder and leader of The Rippingtons. Life and career Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Freeman started on guitar when he was ten years old. His first teacher was a session musician in Nashville who knew his father. He followed his teacher around Nashville studios and after six years worked in a variety of sessions as a professional guitarist. Two years later, he moved to Los Angeles, where he found work playing for commercials and with vocalists Engelbert Humperdinck and Anne Murray. He cites George Benson and Larry Carlton as influences. For one year he attended the California Institute of the Arts. He recorded his first solo album, ''Nocturnal Playground''. In 1985, he founded the band The Rippingtons as an opportunity to record with a variety of musicians. The first version of the band included David BenoitGregg Karukas Brandon Fields, Kenny G, and Dave Koz. By 1993, The Rippingtons had solid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Freeman (pianist)
Russell Donald Freeman (May 28, 1926 – June 27, 2002) was a bebop and cool jazz pianist and composer. Initially, Freeman was classically trained. His reputation as a jazz pianist grew in the 1940s after working with Art Pepper and Shorty Rogers. He played with Charlie Parker on the 1947 "Home Cooking" jazz session. Numerous collaborations followed in the 1950s with Chet Baker, Shelly Manne, and Art Pepper. These collaborations included the ''Jazz Immortal'' LP recorded with Russ Freeman and jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown in 1954, which included leading musicians Brown and Zoot Sims. On the ''Jazz Immortal'' LP, Russ Freeman was able to play in a combo that recorded many Clifford Brown compositions. In 1957, he collaborated with André Previn on the album '' Double Play!'', where they both played piano, accompanied only by Manne on drums. In 1988, Keith Jarrett performed a version of Freeman's "The Wind" in a solo concert in Paris, which is featured on his album '' Pari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
