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Joe Russo

Joe Russo

Directing1971Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Biography

Joe Russo (born July 18, 1971) is an American filmmaker with his brother, Anthony Russo, collectively known as the Russo brothers (/ˈruːsoʊ/ ROO-soh). They direct most of their work together. They are best known for directing four films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU): Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War(2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Endgame grossed over $2.798 billion worldwide, briefly becoming the highest-grossing film ever. 

The brothers have also worked as directors and producers on the comedy series Arrested Development (2003–2005), Community (2009–2014), and Happy Endings (2011–2012). They won a Primetime Emmy Award for Arrested Development.

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Acting History

Future
2025
The Electric State
as Skeevy Bot (voice)
The Legend of Ochi
Executive Producer
2024
Citadel Honey Bunny
TVExecutive Producer
Citadel: Diana
TVExecutive Producer
2023
All Fun and Games
Executive Producer
Extraction 2
Original Story
Extraction 2
Producer
Citadel
TVDirector
Citadel
TVExecutive Producer
2022
The Gray Man
as CIA DDO Fine
The Gray Man
Screenplay
The Gray Man
Producer
The Gray Man
Director
FROM
TVExecutive Producer
2021
Cherk
as Restaurant Owner
Marvel Studios Assembled
TVas Self (archive footage)1 eps
Cherk
Director
Cherk
Producer
Slugfest
TVExecutive Producer
2020
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
as Self - Co-Director, Avengers: Infinity War & Avengers: Endgame
The Simpsons
TVas Movie Executive 1 (voice)1 eps
Relic
Executive Producer
Extraction
Original Story
Extraction
Screenplay
Extraction
Producer
2019
Avengers: Endgame
as Grieving Man
The Chef Show
TVas Self
Mosul
Producer
21 Bridges
Producer
Deadly Class
TVExecutive Producer10 eps
2018
2015
2012
Leader of the Pack
Executive Producer
Animal Practice
TVDirector
Animal Practice
TVExecutive Producer
2011
Up All Night
TVDirector3 eps
Happy Endings
TVDirector
Happy Endings
TVExecutive Producer
2010
Running Wilde
TVDirector1 eps
Running Wilde
TVProducer13 eps
Running Wilde
TVExecutive Producer1 eps
2009
Community
TVProducer
Community
TVDirector
Community
TVExecutive Producer
2008
Carfuckers
Director
2007
Crashing
Executive Producer
No. 6
Executive Producer
Carpoolers
TVDirector
Carpoolers
TVExecutive Producer
Secrets of a Small Town
TVExecutive Producer
Comedy Showcase
TVDirector
2006
You, Me and Dupree
as Personnel Manager
What About Brian
TVExecutive Producer5 eps
2005
Arrested Development
TVas Joe1 eps
2004
LAX
TVDirector
LAX
TVCo-Executive Producer
2003
Lucky
TVDirector
2001
The Kiss
Producer
The Kiss
Director
The Kiss
Writer
1997
Pieces
Writer
Pieces
Director
Pieces
Producer
Pieces
Editor

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/18/1971(54 years old)
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA