2026Nominee
Best Writing
Night of the Living Dead
John A. Russo
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
February 2, 1939
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1968Winner
Best Performance
Night of the Living Dead
1985Nominee
Best Writing
The Return of the Living Dead
Career Highlights
1990Highlight
Best Picture
Night of the Living Dead
1982Highlight
Best Director
Midnight
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Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
The Return of the Living Dead