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John A. Russo
Actor · Director · Writer
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.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
33 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Midnight 3 | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2024 | The Night They Came Home | Producer | Film |
| 2020 | Midnight | Father Stephen | Film |
| 2020 | Midnight | Writer | Film |
| 2020 | Midnight | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2015 | Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini | Self | Film |
| 2012 | End of Watch | LAPD Honor Guard | Film |
| 2011 | More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead | Himself | Film |
| 2009 | Autopsy of the Dead | Self (archival footage) | Film |
| 2004 | UnConventional | Self | Film |
| 2001 | Children of the Living Dead | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1999 | The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic | Self | Film |
| 1996 | Santa Claws | Detective | Film |
| 1996 | Scream Queens Naked Christmas | Director | Film |
| 1996 | Santa Claws | Director | Film |
| 1996 | Santa Claws | Writer | Film |
| 1996 | Santa Claws | Producer | Film |
| 1993 | Zombie Jamboree | Himself / Narrator | Film |
| 1993 | Zombie Jamboree | Director | Film |
| 1993 | Midnight 2 | Director | Film |
| 1993 | Zombie Jamboree | Writer | Film |
| 1993 | Midnight 2 | Writer | Film |
| 1990 | The Inheritor | Minister | Film |
| 1990 | Night of the Living Dead | Producer | Film |
| 1987 | Drive-In Madness! | Himself | Film |
| 1986 | The Majorettes | Coroner | Film |
| 1986 | The Majorettes | Producer | Film |
| 1982 | Midnight | Director | Film |
| 1976 | The Booby Hatch | Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited) | Film |
| 1976 | The Booby Hatch | Director | Film |
| 1976 | The Booby Hatch | Writer | Film |
| 1976 | The Booby Hatch | Producer | Film |
| 1971 | There's Always Vanilla | Producer | Film |
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