Jane Russell who was famous for playing the role of Rio McDonald in The Outlaw and spokeswoman for the Platex 18 hour bra

Jane Russell was born Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell on June 21, 1921. She was most famous for playing the role of Rio McDonald in The Outlaw.  She also made the Platex18 hour bra a household name.



Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953


Jane made her acting debut as Rio McDonald in the 1943 film The Outlaw co-starring Jack Buetel, Thomas Mitchell and Walter Huston.  She became an