
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Russo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James Russo's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Russo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Double Deception, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Russo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Russo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Russo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jimmy and Stiggs | John Redgrave | Average | 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 → |
| 2000 | Bad Guys | John Tykor | Average | 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".




