Buddy Russo — The French Connection Character Profile

About Buddy Russo

Loyal and observant NYPD detective, Jimmy Doyle's trusted partner.

Buddy Russo — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Observation, Patience, Teamwork, Investigation, Calm under pressure

• Strength: 6.5/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Roy Scheider

Appears in

The French Connection (1971)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The French Connection

• Jimmy Doyle (Gene Hackman)
• Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey)
• Sal Boca (Tony Lo Bianco)
• Simonson (Eddie Egan)
• Pierre Nicoli (Marcel Bozzuffi)
• Devereaux (Frédéric de Pasquale)
• Informant (Al Fann)
• Pusher (Alan Weeks)
• "Baldy" (uncredited) (Charles McGregor)
• Police Sergeant (Randy Jurgensen)
• Chemist (Patrick McDermott)
• Klein (Sonny Grosso)