Joe Russo
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Russo brothers, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joe Russo reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Joe Russo's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 75% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joe Russo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Avengers: Endgame, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joe Russo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joe Russo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joe Russo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Electric State | Skeevy Bot (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Gray Man | CIA DDO Fine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Cherry | Restaurant Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King | Self - Co-Director, Avengers: Infinity War & Avengers: Endgame | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Grieving Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | Dr. Broussard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Dr. Fine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Arrested Development Documentary Project | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | You, Me and Dupree | Personnel Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Pieces | - | Flop | Similar → |
Joe Russo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joe Russo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Russo is "Avengers: Endgame" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Joe Russo acted in?
Joe Russo has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joe Russo?
Other notable films include "Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King", "Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli", and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".