Russell Wade on AllMovie

In films from 1936, American actor Russell Wade enjoyed a brief burst of prominence when he was signed to an RKO contract in 1942. Wade is best known for his appearances in the eerie Val Lewton productions The Ghost Ship (1943) and The Body Snatcher (1945). After the war, he faded from the screen with a few minor roles. After 1948, Russell Wade concentrated on stage and occasional television work.