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Aaron Russo was an American entertainment businessman, film producer and director, and political activist. He was best known for producing such movies as Trading Places, Wise Guys, and The Rose. Later in life, he created various Libertarian-leaning political documentaries including Mad as Hell and America: Freedom to Fascism. After a six-year period with cancer, Russo died on August 24, 2007.
Born
Sunday, 14 February 1943
Died
Friday, 24 August 2007
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Holiday Movies That Made Us | Self | 2019 |
| Europa: The Last Battle | (archive footage) | 2017 |
| New World Order: Communism by Backdoor | Self | 2014 |
| 9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Out | Self | 2011 |
| Ethos | Self | 2011 |
| Reflections and Warnings: An Interview with Aaron Russo | Himself / Self | 2007 |
| Zeitgeist | Self | 2007 |
| America: Freedom to Fascism | Narrator / Self / Himself/Narrator | 2006 |
| Rude Awakening | The Fish / Voice of fish | 1989 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Holiday Movies That Made Us | Self | 2019 |
| Europa: The Last Battle | (archive footage) | 2017 |
| New World Order: Communism by Backdoor | Self | 2014 |
| 9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Out | Self | 2011 |
| Ethos | Self | 2011 |
| Reflections and Warnings: An Interview with Aaron Russo | Himself / Self | 2007 |
| Zeitgeist | Self | 2007 |
| America: Freedom to Fascism | Narrator / Self / Himself/Narrator | 2006 |
| Rude Awakening | The Fish / Voice of fish | 1989 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| America: Freedom to Fascism | 2006 |
| Rude Awakening | 1989 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| America: Freedom to Fascism | 2006 |
| Missing Pieces | 1992 |
| Off and Running | 1991 |
| Rude Awakening | 1989 |
| Wise Guys | 1986 |
| Teachers | 1984 |
| Trading Places | 1983 |
| Partners | 1982 |
| The Rose | 1979 |
| Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back | 1977 |
| The Bette Midler Show | 1976 |
| Manhattan Transfer | 1975 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music | Won |
