Al Ruscio
Actor

Al Ruscio Net Worth

Al Ruscio was an American actor and producer born on June 2, 1924 in Salem, Massachusetts. He was best known for his roles in Showgirls (1995), The Phantom (1996) and The Godfather: Part III (1990). He was married to Kate Williamson and passed away on November 12, 2013 in Encino, Los Angeles, California.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Birth Day June 02, 1924
Birth Place  Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Age 96 YEARS OLD
Died On (2013-11-12)November 12, 2013 (aged 89)\nLos Angeles, California
Birth Sign Cancer
Occupation Actor
Years active 1958–2011
Spouse(s) Kate Williamson (1954–2013; his death)

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

Biography/Timeline

1924

Ruscio was born in Salem, Massachusetts on June 2, 1924. He graduated from Salem High School, after graduating college he moved to New York City.

1958

He moved to Los Angeles in 1958. His first role there was Tony in Al Capone with Rod Steiger (1958). He then appeared in many television shows including Gunsmoke (1958), 77 Sunset Strip (1959), Bonanza (1960–1961), and in Peter Gunn (1961).

1960

In the 1960s Ruscio left Los Angeles to create the drama department at the newly formed Midwestern College in Denison, Iowa. After five years there he moved to Windsor, Ontario, Canada, where he was professor of acting at the University of Windsor. From there he was invited to serve as Artistic Director of the Academy of Dramatic Art at Oakland University, where his wife also taught acting. They moved back to Los Angeles in 1975 where they resumed their acting and teaching careers.

1980

In addition to television work, Ruscio had roles in several films including Any Which Way You Can (1980) with Clint Eastwood, Jagged Edge (1985) starring Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges, The Godfather Part III (1990), Guilty by Suspicion (1991) with Robert De Niro, Showgirls (1995) and The Phantom (1996).

1981

He also acted in soap operas including Port Charles, Days of Our Lives and Santa Barbara as R. J. Bentson. Ruscio made repeated guest appearances on The Lawless Years, The Untouchables, The Rockford Files, Lou Grant, Barney Miller, Hill Street Blues, and 7th Heaven. He also had recurring roles on Falcon Crest, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Life Goes On, and Manhattan, AZ. Although typically cast in guest spots, Ruscio has co-starred in three short-lived series: Shannon (1981–1982, starring Kevin Dobson), Steambath (1983), and Joe's Life (1993).

2013

Ruscio married Kate Williamson in 1954, and they had four children together: Elizabeth, Michael, Maria and Nina; all of whom except Maria are also involved in show Business. The couple remained married until Ruscio's death in November 2013; Williamson died one month later, on December 6, 2013.

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