John A. Russo
Personal Info
Known for
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1939-02-02 (86 years old)
John A. Russo
Biography
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
Acting
(2024)
My Life with the Living Dead
as Himself
(2023)
Crackcoon
as Lewis Smith
(2023)
Slice 2! Children of the Course
as John A. Russo
(2023)
(2022)
(2021)
(2020)
Midnight
as Father Stephen
(2017)
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
as Uncle John
(2017)
Killer Campout
as Burt
(2015)
(2015)
(2014)
(2011)
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
as Himself
(2009)
Autopsy of the Dead
as Self (archival footage)
(2004)
UnConventional
as Self
(1999)
(1996)
Santa Claws
as Detective
(1993)
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself
(1990)
The Inheritor
as Minister
(1989)
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
as Himself
(1987)
Drive-In Madness
as Himself
(1986)
The Majorettes
as Coroner
(1976)
The Booby Hatch
as Doctor / Various Characters (uncredited)
(1968)
Night of the Living Dead
as Washington Military Reporter
Crew
Dead Good Night
Screenstory
Night of the Living Dead
Original Film Writer
(2024)
The Night They Came Home
Producer, Screenplay
(2024)
(2022)
The Red Tide Massacre
Director
(2021)
Night of the Animated Dead
Original Film Writer
(2020)
Midnight
Writer, Executive Producer
(2020)
Night of the Living Dead Live
Original Film Writer
(2017)
1-900 Vampire
Director
(2017)
My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
Screenplay, Director
(2011)
(2006)
Night of the Living Dead 3D
Original Film Writer
(2002)
The Mob Boss & the Soul Singer
Screenplay, Director
(2001)
Children of the Living Dead
Executive Producer
(1996)
Scream Queens Naked Christmas
Screenplay, Director
(1996)
Santa Claws
Writer, Director, Producer
(1993)
Zombie Jamboree
Director
(1993)
Midnight 2
Director, Writer
(1992)
(1992)
Scream Queens Knockout Workout
Director
(1990)
Night of the Living Dead
Producer
(1989)
Heartstopper
Writer, Director
(1989)
Monster Make-Up
Director
(1989)
(1986)
The Majorettes
Screenplay, Novel, Producer
(1985)
(1982)
Midnight
Director, Novel, Special Effects, Screenplay
(1976)
(1976)
The Booby Hatch
Writer, Producer, Director
(1971)
There's Always Vanilla
Producer
(1968)
Night of the Living Dead
Screenplay