Debbie Russ (born 2 August 1960) is a British former child actress and radio presenter. She is best known for her role as Tiger in the children's television series Here Come the Double Deckers! (1970–1971).[1]

Debbie Russ
Born (1960-08-02) 2 August 1960 (age 65)
England, UK
OccupationsActress, radio presenter
Years active1970–1974; later broadcasting career

Acting career

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Russ began her career as a child actress, gaining prominence as Tiger, the youngest member of the gang in Here Come the Double Deckers!.[2] Following the series, she appeared in television productions including ITC Entertainment series such as The Adventurer (1972) and The Protectors (1973).[3][4]

Her film appearances include Go for a Take (1973), in which she reprised her role as Tiger, and the Children's Film Foundation production The Flying Sorcerer (1974).[4]

Russ's acting career was brief, largely confined to the early 1970s.

Broadcasting career

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After leaving acting, Russ later moved into broadcasting. She has worked as a newsreader on the BBC World Service and as a continuity announcer and presenter on BBC Radio 4 Extra.[5]

Filmography

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1970–1971Here Come the Double Deckers!TigerTV series
1972The AdventurerDebbie PinterTV series, 1 episode
1973The ProtectorsVicky StandishEpisode: "Sugar and Spice"
1973Go for a TakeTigerFilm
1974The Flying SorcererLady EleanorFilm

References

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  1. Sangster, Jim; Condon, Paul (2005). TV Heaven. HarperCollins. p. 370. ISBN 0-00-719099-9.
  2. Sangster, Jim; Condon, Paul (2005). TV Heaven. HarperCollins. p. 370. ISBN 0-00-719099-9.
  3. "Debbie Russ". Aveleyman.
  4. 1 2 "Debbie Russ". BFI.
  5. "Looking behind a BBC World Service radio news bulletin". CAMERA UK.
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