Jane Russell Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

Jane Russell was an American actress, singer, and one of the most iconic symbols of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Ernestine Geraldine Russell was born on June 21, 1921, in Bemidji, Minnesota. She was the eldest of five children and the only daughter of Roy William Russell (U.S. Army lieutenant) and Geraldine Jacobi (former actress). The family moved to Southern California when Jane was young.

Personal Details

Full Name	Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell
Profession	Actress, Singer
Date of Birth	21 June 1921
Date of Death	28 February 2011 (age 89)
Birthplace	Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Nationality	American
Friends	Crystal Chase
Religion	Devout Christian
Zodiac Sign	Cancer

Career

• 1943: Film debut in The Outlaw
• 1953: Starred with Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
• 1950s: Hits include His Kind of Woman (1951), The Tall Men (1955), Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955)
• 1971: Broadway debut in Company
• 1970s–1980s: Toured with her one-woman show and gospel quartet

Personal Life

• Married three times:
  1. Bob Waterfield (1943–1968) – high-school sweetheart, NFL quarterback
  2. Roger Barrett (1968) – actor, died 3 months after wedding
  3. John Calvin Peoples (1974–1999) – real-estate broker, until his death
• Adopted three children: Tracy, Thomas, and Robert John
• Founded Waif (World Adoption International Fund) in 1955 – helped pioneer international adoption in the U.S.

Physical Appearance

Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Measurements	38D-24-36 (natural)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Dark Brown

Jane Russell Net Worth at Death

Estimated $60–70 million Sources: Film salaries, music royalties, real-estate investments, residuals.