Michael Russo

Biography

Michael Russo is an American stunt performer and actor known for The Toxic Avenger (1984), Spider-Man (2002) and Independence Day (1996).

Career Overview

Michael Russo has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Analyze This Series with 2 titles. Signature works include GoodFellas, Cruel Intentions, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Crew

Gender

male

Known Credits

76

Birth Date

1953-01-01 00:00:00

Known For

• 

  GoodFellas
• 

  Cruel Intentions
• 

  Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• 

  Unfaithful
• 

  Léon: The Professional
• 

  Catch Me If You Can

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 16 universes

• Analyze This Series (2 titles)
• Analyze Collection (2 titles)
• Death Wish (2 titles)
• Lord of War Collection (1 titles)
• Inspector Gadget Collection (1 titles)
• Cruel Intentions (1 titles)
• Die Hard (1 titles)
• Leon The Professional Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Peter Bucossi (4 collaborations)
• Janet Paparazzo (4 collaborations)
• Roy Farfel (3 collaborations)
• Norman Douglass (3 collaborations)
• Don Picard (3 collaborations)
• Frank Ferrara Sr. (3 collaborations)
• Bill Anagnos (3 collaborations)
• Charlie Kaufman (3 collaborations)
• Bobby Mancuso (2 collaborations)
• Barry Wetcher (2 collaborations)

Credits

• crew (56 credits)

  • Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

    utility stunts

    crew
    2022
  • Elementary

    - Whatever Remains, However Improbable (2018) ... stunt coordinator crew

    - The Worms Crawl In, The Worms Crawl Out (2018) ... stunt coordinator crew

    - Through the Fog (2018) ... stunt coordinator crew

    - The Adventure of the Ersatz Sobekneferu (2018) ... stunt coordinator crew

    - Sober Companions (2018) ... stunt coordinator crew
    2012
  • Tower Heist

    stunts

    crew
    2011
  • Morning Glory

    stunts

    crew
    2010
  • The Sorcerer's Apprentice

    utility stunts

    crew
    2010
  • The Notorious Bettie Page

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    2006
  • Lord of War

    stunt driver

    crew
    2005
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    stunts

    crew
    2004
  • The Recruit

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    2003
  • Catch Me If You Can

    stunts

    crew
    2002
  • Analyze That

    stunts

    crew
    2002
  • City by the Sea

    stunts

    crew
    2002
  • Unfaithful

    stunts

    crew
    2002
  • Kate & Leopold

    stunts

    crew
    2001
  • Dead Dog

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    2001
  • Double Whammy

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    2001
  • The Royal Tenenbaums

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    2001
  • 15 Minutes

    stunts

    crew
    2001
  • The Family Man

    stunt driver

    crew
    2000
  • Lost Souls

    stunts

    crew
    2000
  • It Had to Be You

    stunts

    crew
    2000
  • Gun Shy

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    2000
  • The Bone Collector

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    1999
  • Inspector Gadget

    stunts

    crew
    1999
  • Analyze This

    stunts

    crew
    1999
  • Cruel Intentions

    stunts

    crew
    1999
  • Gloria

    stunts

    crew
    1999
  • In Dreams

    stunts

    crew
    1999
  • Cop Land

    stunts

    crew
    1997
  • Sleepers

    utility stunts

    crew
    1996
  • Die Hard: With a Vengeance

    stunts

    crew
    1995
  • Kiss of Death

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    1995
  • The Scout

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    1994
  • Léon: The Professional

    stunts

    crew
    1994
  • It Could Happen to You

    stunts

    crew
    1994
  • Juice

    stunts

    crew
    1992
  • Billy Bathgate

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    1991
  • Mortal Thoughts

    utility stunts

    crew
    1991
  • Night of the Living Dead

    stunts

    crew
    1990
  • GoodFellas

    stunt coordinator

    crew
    1990
  • Maniac Cop 2

    stunts

    crew
    1990
  • The Ambulance

    stunts

    crew
    1990
  • Two Evil Eyes

    stunts

    crew
    1990
  • Ghostbusters II

    stunts

    crew
    1989
  • See No Evil, Hear No Evil

    stunts

    crew
    1989
  • True Blood

    stunts

    crew
    1989
  • Working Girl

    stunts

    crew
    1988
  • Last Rites

    stunts

    crew
    1988
  • Homeboy

    stunts

    crew
    1988
  • Married to the Mob

    stunts

    crew
    1988
  • Call Me

    stunts

    crew
    1988
  • 3 Men and a Baby

    stunts

    crew
    1987
  • Made in U.S.A.

    stunts

    crew
    1987
  • The Secret of My Success

    stunts

    crew
    1987
  • Death Wish 3

    stunts

    crew
    1985
  • Streetwalkin'

    stunt double

    crew
    1985

• actors (20 credits)

  • National Treasure

    Popcorn Vendor

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Double Whammy

    Desert Storm

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Guarded Secrets

    Tony Scarlatti

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Pure Danger

    DePalma

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Without Evidence

    Konrad Garcia

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - The Plague (1994) ... Bruno Crespi actor actors
    1993
  • Demonic Toys

    Lincoln

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules

    Boxing Opponent

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Serpent of Death

    Nikos

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Frank Nitti: The Enforcer

    Paul Ricca

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

    Danny Moreno

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Hanoi Hilton

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Dead Aim

    Alvarez

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Tour of Duty

    - Sins of the Fathers (1989) ... Lt. Hughes actor actors
    1987
  • The Money Pit

    Mattress Man #2

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - The Good Human Bar (1990) ... Henrico Mores actor actors
    1986
  • Streetwalkin'

    Tim's Double

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Toxic Avenger

    Rico

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Slip Sliding Away (1987) ... Detective Zito actor actors

    - Women Unchained (1987) ... Detective Zito actor actors
    1982
  • Columbo

    - Caution: Murder Can Be Hazardous to Your Health (1991) ... Duke Dimarco actor actors
    1971