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My Take
Russell Hornsby is the kind of actor I trust completely without ever needing him to carry the marquee. From Grimm's Detective Hank Griffin to Lyons in Fences and Charles Flenory in BMF, he specializes in standing beside the lead and quietly raising the whole production's gravity. That presence, the way a scene tightens the moment he enters, isn't something you can fake or rush; it comes from real stage discipline, and his Boston University training shows. I have a soft spot for the working character actor who elevates everything around him. Hornsby's longevity and range, hosting included, mark him as one of the genuinely dependable ones.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Russell Hornsby
- Name (Japanese)
- ラッセル・ホーンズビー
- Reading
- らっせる・ほーんずびー
- Born
- May 15, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor / television presenter
2. Background
- High school
- Saint Mary's College High School
- University
- Boston University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Russell Hornsby born?
Born May 15, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Russell Hornsby from?
Russell Hornsby is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Russell Hornsby do?
Russell Hornsby works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor, television presenter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.