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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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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 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 2024
Poster of The Night They Came Home
The Night They Came Home
John A. Russo was 84 in The Night They Came Home as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 2024
Poster of The Red Tide Massacre
The Red Tide Massacre
John A. Russo was 83 in The Red Tide Massacre as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2022
Poster of Night of the Animated Dead
Night of the Animated Dead
John A. Russo was 82 in Night of the Animated Dead as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 2021
Poster of Midnight
Midnight
John A. Russo was 81 in Midnight as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 2020
Poster of Night of the Living Dead Live
Night of the Living Dead Live
John A. Russo was 81 in Night of the Living Dead Live as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 2020
Poster of 1-900 Vampire
1-900 Vampire
John A. Russo was 78 in 1-900 Vampire as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2017
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 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2017
Poster of Another Night of the Living Dead
Another Night of the Living Dead
John A. Russo was 71 in Another Night of the Living Dead as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Night of the Living Dead 3D
Night of the Living Dead 3D
John A. Russo was 67 in Night of the Living Dead 3D as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
John A. Russo was 62 in The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Children of the Living Dead
Children of the Living Dead
John A. Russo was 62 in Children of the Living Dead as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 11 2001
Poster of Scream Queens Naked Christmas
Scream Queens Naked Christmas
John A. Russo was 57 in Scream Queens Naked Christmas as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1996
Poster of Santa Claws
Santa Claws
John A. Russo was 57 in Santa Claws as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1996
Poster of Zombie Jamboree
Zombie Jamboree
John A. Russo was 54 in Zombie Jamboree as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Midnight 2
Midnight 2
John A. Russo was 53 in Midnight 2 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations
Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations
John A. Russo was 52 in Scream Queens Swimsuit Sensations as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Scream Queens Knockout Workout
Scream Queens Knockout Workout
John A. Russo was 52 in Scream Queens Knockout Workout as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
John A. Russo was 51 in Night of the Living Dead as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Monster Make-Up
Monster Make-Up
John A. Russo was 50 in Monster Make-Up as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 1989
Poster of Heartstopper
Heartstopper
John A. Russo was 50 in Heartstopper as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1989
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 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Majorettes
The Majorettes
John A. Russo was 47 in The Majorettes as 'Novel, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1986
Poster of The Return of the Living Dead
The Return of the Living Dead
John A. Russo was 46 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1985
Poster of Midnight
Midnight
John A. Russo was 43 in Midnight as 'Director, Screenplay, Novel, Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of The Devil and Sam Silverstein
The Devil and Sam Silverstein
John A. Russo was 37 in The Devil and Sam Silverstein as 'Other'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1976
Poster of The Booby Hatch
The Booby Hatch
John A. Russo was 37 in The Booby Hatch as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of There's Always Vanilla
There's Always Vanilla
John A. Russo was 32 in There's Always Vanilla as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
John A. Russo was 29 in Night of the Living Dead as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1968
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
John A. Russo will be 86+ in Night of the Living Dead as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Dead Good Night
Dead Good Night
John A. Russo will be 86+ in Dead Good Night as 'Screenstory'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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