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The Russos cite the sitcoms ''[[M*A*S*H (TV series)|M*A*S*H]]'', ''[[Taxi (TV series)|Taxi]]'', and ''[[Cheers (TV series)|Cheers]]'' as influences.<ref name=plaindealer /> Their younger sister Angela Russo-Ostot also is in television, having worked as a writer and producer on ''[[V (2009 TV series)|V]]'' and ''[[Trust Me (TV series)|Trust Me]]'', among other series.<ref name=plaindealer /> |
The Russos cite the sitcoms ''[[M*A*S*H (TV series)|M*A*S*H]]'', ''[[Taxi (TV series)|Taxi]]'', and ''[[Cheers (TV series)|Cheers]]'' as influences.<ref name=plaindealer /> Their younger sister Angela Russo-Ostot also is in television, having worked as a writer and producer on ''[[V (2009 TV series)|V]]'' and ''[[Trust Me (TV series)|Trust Me]]'', among other series.<ref name=plaindealer /> |
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In January 2014, the brothers had signed on to return to direct the third Captain America film titled ''[[Captain America: Civil War]]'' set for a release date on May 6, 2016, which they confirmed in March 2014 |
In January 2014, the brothers had signed on to return to direct the third Captain America film titled ''[[Captain America: Civil War]]'' set for a release date on May 6, 2016, which they confirmed in March 2014, in May 2014, they were announced to co-write and direct ''The Gray Man'' and in March 2015, the brothers are set to direct the reboot of [[Ghostbusters (franchise)|Ghostbusters]], which is produced by Sony new founded Company Ghost Corps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2014/film/news/sony-acquires-the-gray-man-for-joe-roth-and-captain-america-directors-exclusive-1201196110/|title=Sony Acquires ‘The Gray Man’ for Joe Roth and ‘Captain America’ Directors (EXCLUSIVE)|last=Kroll|first=Justin|work=Variety|date=May 28, 2014|accessdate=May 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/92582/lucy-lawless-joins-ash-vs-evil-dead/ Channing Tatum Headlining Guy-Themed Ghostbusters Sequel?]</ref> <ref>[http://deadline.com/2015/03/ghostbusters-channing-tatum-joe-and-anthony-russo-drew-pearce-ivan-reitman-dan-aykroyd-1201388917/ Sony Planning Guy-Centric 'Ghostbusters' Too ]</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Anthony and Joe Russo | |
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 Joe (left) and Anthony (right) Russo at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International | |
| Occupation(s) | Film directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, film editors |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Anthony Russo and Joseph V. Russo are American film and television directors. The brothers direct most of their work jointly, and also occasionally work as producers, screenwriters, actors, and editors. They won an Emmy Award for their work on the comedy series Arrested Development.
Biography
Anthony and Joe Russo were raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Benedictine High School.[1] They were graduate students at Case Western Reserve University when they began directing, writing, and producing their first feature, Pieces. They financed the film with student loans and credit cards.[2] After viewing Pieces at a film festival, Steven Soderbergh approached the duo and offered to produce their next film, along with his producing partner George Clooney.[2] This project was the crime comedy Welcome to Collinwood, starring William H. Macy, Sam Rockwell, and Clooney.
FX network executive Kevin Reilly hired the Russos to direct the pilot for the series Lucky, having liked the pair's work on Collinwood.[2] Ron Howard was a fan of the pilot, and he had a hand in hiring the brothers to direct the pilot for Fox's Arrested Development.[2] The brothers won an Emmy for their work on the episode.
In 2006, the Russo brothers returned to film, directing the Owen Wilson comedy You, Me, and Dupree. The film grossed $140 million worldwide.[2] For the 2007–08 TV season, the Russos joined the crew of the ABC series Carpoolers as executive producers and directors. They served as executive producers and directors on the first several seasons of the NBC sitcom Community and the ABC series Happy Endings.
In July 2013, the brothers wrapped principal production on Captain America: The Winter Soldier, a superhero sequel for Marvel Studios; the film was released on April 4, 2014.[3]
The Russos cite the sitcoms M*A*S*H, Taxi, and Cheers as influences.[1] Their younger sister Angela Russo-Ostot also is in television, having worked as a writer and producer on V and Trust Me, among other series.[1]
In January 2014, the brothers had signed on to return to direct the third Captain America film titled Captain America: Civil War set for a release date on May 6, 2016, which they confirmed in March 2014, in May 2014, they were announced to co-write and direct The Gray Man and in March 2015, the brothers are set to direct the reboot of Ghostbusters, which is produced by Sony new founded Company Ghost Corps.[4][5] [6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pieces | Actor (Joe only) Directors Film editors Producers Screenwriters |
| 2002 | Welcome to Collinwood | Directors Writers |
| 2006 | You, Me and Dupree | Directors |
| 2007 | Crashing | Producers |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Actor (Joe only) Directors |
| 2014 | A Merry Friggin' Christmas | Producers |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | Directors |
| Year | Title | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Kiss | Directors Producers Writers |
| 2006 | No. 6 | Producer (Joe only) |
| 2008 | Square One | Writer (Anthony only) |
| Carfuckers | Directors | |
| 2009 | Donkey Punch | Producer (Anthony only) |
| 2012 | Leader of the Pack | Producers |
| Year | Program | Episode(s) | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lucky | "Calling Dr. Con" | Directors |
| 2003–05 | Arrested Development | Both: "Pilot" Anthony only: "Top Banana", "Key Decisions", "The Immaculate Election", "Spring Breakout" Joe only: "Bringing Up Buster", "In God We Trust", "Pier Pressure", "Marta Complex", "Shock and Aww", "Missing Kitty", "Hand to God", "Motherboy XXX", "Meet the Veals" |
Directors |
| 2004 | LAX | "Pilot" | Directors |
| 2004–05 | All episodes | Co-executive producers | |
| 2006 | Secrets of a Small Town | Failed ABC pilot | Executive producers |
| What About Brian | "Pilot" | Directors | |
| 2006–07 | All episodes | Executive producers | |
| 2007–08 | Carpoolers | Both: "Pilot" Anthony only: "The Code", "The Recital" Joe only: "Laird of the Rings", "What Would You Do?", "Down for the Count", "The Seminar", "A Divorce to Remember", "The Handsomest Man", "Lost in America" |
Directors |
| All episodes | Executive producers | ||
| 2008 | Courtroom K | Failed Fox pilot | Directors |
| 2009 | Untitled Family Pilot | Failed NBC pilot | Directors |
| Comedy Showcase | "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret" | Directors | |
| 2009– | Community | Both: Pilot Anthony only: "Introduction to Film", "Social Psychology", "Home Economics", "The Politics of Human Sexuality", "Physical Education", "Beginner Pottery", "The Psychology of Letting Go", "Basic Rocket Science", "Asian Population Studies", "Custody Law and Eastern European Diplomacy", "Biology 101", "Competitive Ecology", "Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism" Joe only: "Spanish 101", "Advanced Criminal Law", "Football, Feminism and You", "Debate 109", "Investigative Journalism", "Romantic Expressionism", "Pascal's Triangle Revisited", "Anthropology 101", "Accounting for Lawyers", "Cooperative Calligraphy", "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons", "Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking", "Competitive Wine Tasting", "A Fistful of Paintballs", "Geography of Global Conflict", "Advanced Gay", "Documentary Filmmaking: Redux", "Geothermal Escapism", "Advanced Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" |
Directors |
| Season one-season three, season five | Executive producers, directors only (season five) | ||
| 2010 | Running Wilde | "Pilot" | Directors Executive producers |
| The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret | "In Which Claims are Made and a Journey Ensues" (original Comedy Showcase pilot, some footage reshot) | Directors | |
| 2011 | The Council of Dads | Fox pilot | Directors |
| 2011–2012 | Happy Endings | Both: "Pilot" Anthony only: "Barefoot Pedaler", "Blax, Snake, Home", "Secrets and Limos" Joe only: "Bo Fight", "Yesandwitch", "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" |
Directors |
| Season one & season two | Executive producers | ||
| Up All Night | Joe only: "Cool Neighbors", "Working Late and Working It", "Day After Valentine's Day" | Directors | |
| 2012 | Animal Practice | Both: "Pilot" Anthony only: "Clean-Smelling Pirate" |
Directors |
| All episodes | Executive producers | ||
| 2015 | Agent Carter | Joe only: "Bridge and Tunnel" (as Joseph V. Russo) | Directors |
References
- ^ a b c Luttermoser, John (August 29, 2009). "Anthony and Joe Russo put 'Community' on edge for NBC comedy series". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Anthony and Joe Russo: Executive Producers/Directors". Community official site: "About/Bios" (NBC). Archived from the original on September 8, 2009.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; September 22, 2009 suggested (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=34197
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 28, 2014). "Sony Acquires 'The Gray Man' for Joe Roth and 'Captain America' Directors (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
- ^ Channing Tatum Headlining Guy-Themed Ghostbusters Sequel?
- ^ Sony Planning Guy-Centric 'Ghostbusters' Too
External links
- Anthony Russo at IMDb
- Joe Russo at IMDb
- American film editors
- American film directors
- American film producers
- American screenwriters
- American television directors
- American television producers
- Case Western Reserve University alumni
- Primetime Emmy Award winners
- English-language film directors
- Living people
- People from Cleveland, Ohio
- Sibling duos
- Sibling filmmakers