Aaron Russo Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Aaron Russo (February 14, 1943 – August 24, 2007) was an American entertainment businessman, film producer and director, and political activist. He was best known for producing such movies as Trading Places, Wise Guys, and The Rose. Later in life, he created various Libertarian-leaning political documentaries including Mad as Hell and America: Freedom to Fascism. After a six-year battle with bladder cancer, Russo died on August 24, 2007.
Is survived by his girlfriend of over 2 decades, Heidi Gregg, and their 2 children, Sam Russo, age 22, and Max Russo, age 25.
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He was a nominee for the Libertarian Party presidential candidate in 2004. When Michael Badnarik instead won the candidacy for the party, Russo offered to produce television ads for him.
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
America: Freedom to Fascism
2006
Documentary producer
Off and Running
1991
producer
Missing Pieces
1991
producer
Rude Awakening
1989
producer
Wise Guys
1986
producer
Teachers
1984
producer
Trading Places
1983
producer
Partners
1982
producer
The Rose
1979
producer
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back
1977
TV Movie documentary executive producer
Standing Room Only
1976
TV Series producer
The Bette Midler Show
1976
TV Special producer
Manhattan Transfer
1975
TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
America: Freedom to Fascism
2006
Documentary
Rude Awakening
1989
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rude Awakening
1989
The Fish (voice)
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
America: Freedom to Fascism
2006
Documentary
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Teachers
1984
soundtrack album producer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Out
2011
Documentary in memory of
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Reflections and Warnings: An Interview with Aaron Russo
2009
Himself
America: Freedom to Fascism
2006
Documentary
Himself / Narrator
The 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1978
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music