John A. Russo

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Male

Birthday 1939-02-02 (85 years old)

Also Known As John Russo

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

Writer

Night of the Living Dead

as Original Film Writer

Dead Good Night

as Screenstory

2024
2021
Night of the Animated Dead

as Original Film Writer

2020
Midnight

as Writer

2017
2006
Night of the Living Dead 3D

as Original Film Writer

1996
Santa Claws

as Writer

1993
Midnight 2

as Writer

1989
Heartstopper

as Writer

1986
The Majorettes

as Screenplay

1986
1982
Midnight

as Novel

1982
Midnight

as Screenplay

1976
The Booby Hatch

as Writer

1968

Actor

2023
Crackcoon

as Lewis Smith

2023
2020
Midnight

as Father Stephen

2017
2017
2009
Autopsy of the Dead

as Self (archival footage)

2004
1996
Santa Claws

as Detective

1993
Zombie Jamboree

as Himself

1990
The Inheritor

as Minister

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

Director

2022
2017
1-900 Vampire

as Director

1996
Santa Claws

as Director

1993
Zombie Jamboree

as Director

1993
Midnight 2

as Director

1989
Heartstopper

as Director

1989
Monster Make-Up

as Director

1982
Midnight

as Director

1976
The Booby Hatch

as Director

Producer

2024
2020
Midnight

as Executive Producer

2001
Children of the Living Dead

as Executive Producer

1996
Santa Claws

as Producer

1990
1986
The Majorettes

as Producer

1976
The Booby Hatch

as Producer

1971

Crew

1982
Midnight

as Special Effects