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James Russo

James Russo was born in New York City and attended NYU, where he wrote and starred in a prize-winning short film called The Candy Store.

He has played memorable roles on film and in live theater, with his motion-picture credits including Donnie Brasco, Bad Girls, Dangerous Game, Cold Heaven, My Own Private Idaho, A Kiss before Dying, State of Grace, We're No Angels, China Girl, Extremities, The Cotton Club, Beverly Hills Cop, Once Upon A Time in America, Exposed, Vortex, Fast Times at Ridgemont High and A Stranger is Watching.

On stage, he has been seen in Welcome to Andromeda, Deathwatch, Marat/Sade and Extremities, which earned him a Theatre World Award.


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James Russo Facts

Birth NameJames Vincent Russo
OccupationActor
BirthdayApril 23, 1953 (55)
SignTaurus
BirthplaceNew York, New York, USA

Selected Filmography

Open Range
The Thomas Crown Affair
Broken Trail
Major League
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Donnie Brasco
Whisper of the Heart
The Postman
Las Vegas: Season Four
Seabiscuit
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