Night of the Living Dead
1968
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John A. Russo (born September 2, 1939), 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.
- September 2, 1939 (age 84)
- West Virginia University
- 1968–present
John A. Russo. Writer: Night of the Living Dead. With twenty books published internationally and nineteen feature movies in worldwide distribution, John Russo has been called a "living legend." He began by co-authoring the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead, which has become recognized as a "horror classic."
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Aug 1, 2021 · At Days of the Dead Indianapolis, I had the pleasure of speaking with one legend who helped bring this undead feature to life: John A. Russo! Credited with co-authoring the script for Night of the Living Dead, John went on to write numerous horror books and film a controversial 1982 feature based on his best-selling novel titled Midnight.
John A. Russo has 194 books on Goodreads with 14455 ratings. John A. Russo’s most popular book is Night of the Living Dead.
September 2, 1939 · Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA. Height. 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) Mini Bio. With twenty books published internationally and nineteen feature movies in worldwide distribution, John Russo has been called a "living legend." He began by co-authoring the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead, which has become recognized as a "horror classic."
- September 2, 1939
Dec 15, 2023 · December 15, 2023. in Who's Who. 0. Exploring the Cinematic World of John A. Russo. John A. Russo, a renowned author and filmmaker, has left an indelible mark on both the written word and the silver screen. Born in 1939 in Pennsylvania, Russo’s journey began in a small town with big dreams.
Latest. Filmography. 2022. 2020. 2016. 2002. 1986. 1971. 1968. Connections. George A. Romero. S. William Hinzman. Russell Streiner. Gary Lee Vincent. Genres. Browse John A. Russo movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to your favorite device.
