James Russo
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James Vincent Russo (born April 23, 1953) is an American film and television actor. He has starred in over 90 films in three decades. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Russo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
James Russo Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Russo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Russo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of James Russo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Double Deception, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Russo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Russo's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Russo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jimmy and Stiggs | John Redgrave | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 | Abel Naughton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Murder Motel | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Inside Man | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Condition of Return | Stafford | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | MobKing | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Take Back | Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Cerebrum | Kirk Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Penitent Thief | Castor | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Woe | Uncle Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Badland | Fred Quaid | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Desolate | Duke Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Great Alaskan Race | Wild Bill | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Broken Ones | Joe Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Living Among Us | Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Dog and Pony Show | Banker Pete Melnick | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Black Mass | Agent Scott Gariola | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Perfect Sisters | Steve Bowman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Django Unchained | Dicky Speck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | My Own Private River | Richard Waters (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Miss Bala | Jimmy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Boy Wonder | Larry Childs | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Public Enemies | Walter Dietrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Fallacy | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Open Range | Sheriff Poole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Ninth Gate | Bernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Postman | Idaho | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Donnie Brasco | Paulie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | No Way Home | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Small Time | Jerry | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | American Strays | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Real Thing | Rupert Little | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Panther | Rodgers | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bad Girls | Kid Jarrett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dangerous Game | Francis Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Double Deception | Jon Kane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Trauma | Capt. Travis | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Kiss Before Dying | Dan Corelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | My Own Private Idaho | Richard Waters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | State of Grace | DeMarco (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | We're No Angels | Bobby | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | China Girl | Alby | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Extremities | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Vince Hood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | Mikey Tandino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America | Bugsy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vortex | Anthony Demmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fast Times at Ridgemont High | Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Chicago Story | - | Average | Similar → |
James Russo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Russo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Russo is "Double Deception" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Russo acted in?
James Russo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Russo?
Other notable films include "Once Upon a Time in America", "Django Unchained", and "Donnie Brasco".