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John A. Russo

Bio: John A. Russo, sometimes credited as Jack Russo or John Russo, is an American screenwriter and film director most commonly associated with the 1968 horror classic film Night of the Living Dead, which he co-wrote with director George Romero
Born: Thu, Feb 02 1939
John A. Russo is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of My Life with the Living Dead
My Life with the Living Dead
John A. Russo was
85 in My Life with the Living Dead
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Mar 02 2024
Poster of Crackcoon
Crackcoon
John A. Russo was
84 in Crackcoon
as 'Lewis Smith'.
Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of Slice 2! Children of the Course
Slice 2! Children of the Course
John A. Russo was
84 in Slice 2! Children of the Course
as 'John A. Russo'.
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors
Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors
John A. Russo was
84 in Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 16 2023
Poster of Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film
Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film
John A. Russo was
83 in Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 09 2022
Poster of The History of Metal and Horror
The History of Metal and Horror
John A. Russo was
82 in The History of Metal and Horror
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Midnight
Midnight
John A. Russo was
81 in Midnight
as 'Father Stephen'.
Thu, Oct 29 2020
Poster of My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
John A. Russo was
78 in My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
as 'Uncle John'.
Sun, Oct 01 2017
Poster of Killer Campout
Killer Campout
John A. Russo was
78 in Killer Campout
as 'Burt'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
John A. Russo was
76 in Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of Chronicles of the Living Dead
Chronicles of the Living Dead
John A. Russo was
76 in Chronicles of the Living Dead
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 01 2015
Poster of Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
John A. Russo was
74 in Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 28 2014
Poster of More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
John A. Russo was
72 in More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 18 2011
Poster of Autopsy of the Dead
Autopsy of the Dead
John A. Russo was
70 in Autopsy of the Dead
as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of UnConventional
UnConventional
John A. Russo was
65 in UnConventional
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
John A. Russo was
59 in The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Santa Claws
Santa Claws
John A. Russo was
57 in Santa Claws
as 'Detective'.
Tue, Oct 22 1996
Poster of Zombie Jamboree
Zombie Jamboree
John A. Russo was
54 in Zombie Jamboree
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of The Inheritor
The Inheritor
John A. Russo was
50 in The Inheritor
as 'Minister'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
John A. Russo was
49 in Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Drive-In Madness
Drive-In Madness
John A. Russo was
47 in Drive-In Madness
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of The Majorettes
The Majorettes
John A. Russo was
47 in The Majorettes
as 'Coroner'.
Mon, Oct 27 1986
Poster of The Booby Hatch
The Booby Hatch
John A. Russo was
37 in The Booby Hatch
as 'Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
John A. Russo was
29 in Night of the Living Dead
as 'Washington Military Reporter'.
Fri, Oct 04 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Incredibly Strange Film Show
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
John A. Russo was
49+ in The Incredibly Strange Film Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 1988