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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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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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Sep 21 2021
Poster of Midnight
Midnight
John A. Russo was
81 in Midnight
as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Thu, Oct 29 2020
Poster of 1-900 Vampire
1-900 Vampire
John A. Russo was
78 in 1-900 Vampire
as 'Director'.
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 'Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Jun 11 2001
Poster of Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition
Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition
John A. Russo was
60 in Night of the Living Dead: 30th Anniversary Edition
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 24 1999
Poster of Scream Queens Naked Christmas
Scream Queens Naked Christmas
John A. Russo was
57 in Scream Queens Naked Christmas
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Oct 22 1996
Poster of Santa Claws
Santa Claws
John A. Russo was
57 in Santa Claws
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Tue, Oct 22 1996
Poster of Zombie Jamboree
Zombie Jamboree
John A. Russo was
54 in Zombie Jamboree
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Midnight 2
Midnight 2
John A. Russo was
53 in Midnight 2
as 'Director, Writer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Monster Make-Up
Monster Make-Up
John A. Russo was
50 in Monster Make-Up
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 28 1989
Poster of Heartstopper
Heartstopper
John A. Russo was
50 in Heartstopper
as 'Director, Writer'.
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'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Majorettes
The Majorettes
John A. Russo was
47 in The Majorettes
as 'Screenplay, Novel, Producer'.
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'.
Thu, Apr 25 1985
Poster of Midnight
Midnight
John A. Russo was
43 in Midnight
as 'Director, Novel, Screenplay, Special Effects'.
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'.
Wed, Sep 08 1976
Poster of The Booby Hatch
The Booby Hatch
John A. Russo was
37 in The Booby Hatch
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 04 1968
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
John A. Russo will be
85+ in Night of the Living Dead
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Dead Good Night
Dead Good Night
John A. Russo will be
85+ in Dead Good Night
as 'Screenstory'.
Unreleased

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