James Russo
Actor

James Russo Net Worth

James Russo is an American actor, producer, and writer born in New York City on April 23, 1953. He attended New York University and wrote and starred in a prize-winning short film, "The Candy Store". He is known for his intense and dependable "tough guy" performances, such as his sadistic sexual animal role in "Extremities" on stage and in film. He has also appeared in films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), The Postman (1997), Open Range (2003), We're No Angels (1989), Donnie Brasco (1997), No Way Home (1996), and The Ninth Gate (1999). On stage, he has "Welcome to Andromeda", "Deathwatch", "Marat/Sade" and "Extremities" to his credit.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Producer, Writer
Birth Day April 23, 1953
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 70 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus
Occupation Actor
Years active 1981–present
Spouse(s) Bettina Russo
Children Dominic Russo, Nicholas Russo

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

James Russo, an acclaimed American actor, producer, and writer, has an estimated net worth of $14 million in 2024. Over the course of his impressive career, Russo has established himself as a versatile talent, captivating audiences with his exceptional performances across various mediums. Known for his ability to effortlessly portray different characters, Russo has garnered critical acclaim and amassed considerable wealth through his contributions to the entertainment industry. With a diverse range of talents, it is no wonder that James Russo's net worth continues to grow steadily, solidifying his position as an accomplished figure in the United States' film and television landscape.

Biography/Timeline

1981

Russo's first role in his acting career was in the 1981 made-for-television movie Chicago Story. He then went on to star in many hit films of the 1980s.

1982

His big break (but small role) came in the 1982 classic comedy film Fast Times at Ridgemont High, as a convenience store robber. In 1984, he appeared in Beverly Hills Cop as Mikey Tandino, a friend of Axel Foley who is murdered. That same year he starred in The Cotton Club and played small-time hood Bugsy in Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America. Russo's other big role was as a brutal rapist in the 1986 drama Extremities, opposite Farrah Fawcett. He starred in the 1988 drama-suspense-thriller film Freeway.

1990

Russo's film roles in the 1990s include State of Grace (1990), A Kiss Before Dying (1991) and My Own Private Idaho (1991). Russo also had roles in the 1994 Western Bad Girls, the 1997 hit films The Postman, and Donnie Brasco. In 2009 he had a small role in Michael Mann's Public Enemies as a member of John Dillinger's gang.

2003

In 2003, Russo was reunited with his co-star from The Postman, Kevin Costner, in the Western film Open Range. He made guest appearances in many TV dramas and movies, including The Equalizer, Miami Vice, CSI, CSI: Miami and Las Vegas.

2013

In the summer of 2009, Russo starred in the psychological thriller 7E with Brendan Sexton III, John Savage and Natasha Lyonne. The film was released on December 10, 2013. Russo had a supporting role in Quentin Tarantino's 2012 film Django Unchained.

2015

Russo was born in New York City, New York, to an Italian father and German mother. A graduate of New York University (NYU), he wrote and starred in the prize-winning short film The Candy Store. Before his first break in acting, he drove for a cab company, worked as a construction worker and a gravedigger. He was raised in Flushing, New York and spent his formative years on 156th street .

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