Bing Russell

Biography

Neil Oliver "Bing" Russell was an American actor and Class A minor-league baseball club owner, best known for his roles as Deputy Clem Foster on Bonanza (1959) and Robert in The Magnificent Seven (1960). He also innovated in professional baseball, owning the Portland Mavericks Baseball Club, which kept a focus on fun and community. Russell's team achieved remarkable success, including setting a record for highest attendance in Minor league history.