John A. Russo

B-List

Total Box Office Draw: $42,492,389

Writer

Average ROI: 83%
ROI Rank: 1,308
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Movies

Title
The Return of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead

Score
86%
90%

Year
1985
1968

Box Office
$14,237,880
$236,452

Known For & ROIs

The Return of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

131%

35%

ROI Commentary:

Average ROI: 83%
ROI Rank: 1,308

John A. Russo is in the top 30% of writers in the Fresh Kernels Database, making him a B-List writer. He’s definitely not a Hollywood A-Lister, but he’s still doing pretty well!

Bio:

John A. Russo is an American writer, filmmaker, and actor. He is best known for co-writing the screenplay for the 1968 horror classic Night of the Living Dead with George A. Romero. Russo has also written several novels and directed and produced numerous films. He continues to work in the horror genre and is considered a pioneer in the field of zombie fiction.

Birthday:

John A. Russo’s birthday is February 12, 1939.

Birthplace:

John A. Russo was born in Steubenville, Ohio.

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