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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 86 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 2024
Poster of Crackcoon
Crackcoon
John A. Russo was 84 in Crackcoon as 'Lewis Smith'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Midnight
Midnight
John A. Russo was 81 in Midnight as 'Father Stephen'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2017
Poster of Killer Campout
Killer Campout
John A. Russo was 78 in Killer Campout as 'Burt'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of UnConventional
UnConventional
John A. Russo was 65 in UnConventional as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Santa Claws
Santa Claws
John A. Russo was 57 in Santa Claws as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1996
Poster of Zombie Jamboree
Zombie Jamboree
John A. Russo was 54 in Zombie Jamboree as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of The Inheritor
The Inheritor
John A. Russo was 50 in The Inheritor as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Drive-In Madness
Drive-In Madness
John A. Russo was 47 in Drive-In Madness as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of The Majorettes
The Majorettes
John A. Russo was 47 in The Majorettes as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1968

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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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 1988