Joe Russo
Biography
Joe Russo is an American filmmaker born on July 18, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He is best known for directing films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. The latter film grossed over $2.798 billion worldwide, briefly becoming the highest-grossing film ever. Russo has also worked as a director and producer on various television series, including Arrested Development, Community, and Happy Endings. He is part of the directing duo known as the Russo brothers, often collaborating with his brother Anthony Russo. Russo's directing credits include 82 projects.
Career overview
Joe Russo is an American filmmaker known for directing films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has worked with his brother, Anthony Russo, on most of their projects. The Russo brothers are best known for directing four films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. Avengers: Endgame grossed over $2.798 billion worldwide, briefly becoming the highest-grossing film ever.
In addition to their work in film, the Russo brothers have also directed and produced several television series. They have worked on the comedy series Arrested Development, Community, and Happy Endings. The brothers have directed and produced a significant number of projects, with 82 known credits.
Joe Russo's directing career is marked by his collaboration with his brother, Anthony Russo, on a wide range of projects. Their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been particularly notable, with a significant impact on the film industry. Russo's directing credits include a number of high-profile films and television series, demonstrating his versatility and range as a filmmaker.
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Full Filmography
115 titles- Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) Director
- Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) Producer
- John Rambo (2027) Executive Producer
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026) Director
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026) Producer
- The Bluff (2026) Producer
- The Whisper Man (2026) Producer
- The Electric State (2025) as Skeevy Bot (voice)
- The Electric State (2025) Producer
- The Electric State (2025) Director
- The Legend of Ochi (2025) Executive Producer
- Something's More Than One Thing (2025) Executive Producer
- Citadel: Diana (2024) Executive Producer
- Citadel Honey Bunny (2024) Executive Producer
- Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli (2024) as Self
- Citadel (2023) Executive Producer
- Citadel (2023) Director
- Extraction 2 (2023) Writer
- Extraction 2 (2023) Original Story
- Extraction 2 (2023) Producer
- The Progeny (2023) Thanks
- All Fun and Games (2023) Executive Producer
- FROM (2022) Executive Producer
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Producer
- The Gray Man (2022) as CIA DDO Fine
- The Gray Man (2022) Screenplay
- The Gray Man (2022) Producer
- The Gray Man (2022) Director
- Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story (2022) Executive Producer
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Cherry (2021) as Restaurant Owner
- Cherry (2021) Director
- Cherry (2021) Producer
- Slugfest (2021) Executive Producer
- Extraction (2020) Original Story
- Extraction (2020) Screenplay
- Extraction (2020) Producer
- Relic (2020) Executive Producer
- Russo Bros. Pizza Film School (2020)
- Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020) as Self - Co-Director, Avengers: Infinity War & Avengers: Endgame
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) as Grieving Man
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) Director
- Deadly Class (2019) Executive Producer
- 21 Bridges (2019) Producer
- The Chef Show (2019) as Self
- Mosul (2019) Producer
- Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy (2019) Executive Producer
- Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction (2019) Executive Producer
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Director
- Assassination Nation (2018) Producer
- Dizzy Pursuit (2018) Executive Producer
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) as Dr. Broussard
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) Director
- Marvel's Agent Carter (2015) Director
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) as Dr. Fine
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Director
- A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014) Producer
- Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014) as Self
- The Arrested Development Documentary Project (2013) as Self
- Ghost Phone (2013) Production Consultant
- Animal Practice (2012) Director
- Animal Practice (2012) Executive Producer
- Leader of the Pack (2012) Executive Producer
- Happy Endings (2011) Director
- Happy Endings (2011) Executive Producer
- Up All Night (2011) Director
- Running Wilde (2010) Director
- Running Wilde (2010) Producer
- Running Wilde (2010) Executive Producer
- Community (2009) Director
- Community (2009) Producer
- Community (2009) Executive Producer
- Carfuckers (2008) Director
- Carpoolers (2007) Director
- Carpoolers (2007) Executive Producer
- Comedy Showcase (2007) Director
- Crashing (2007) Executive Producer
- No. 6 (2007) Executive Producer
- Secrets of a Small Town (2007) Executive Producer
- What About Brian (2006) Executive Producer
- You, Me and Dupree (2006) as Personnel Manager
- You, Me and Dupree (2006) Director
- LAX (2004) Director
- LAX (2004) Co-Executive Producer
- Arrested Development (2003) as Joe
- Arrested Development (2003) Director
- Lucky (2003) Director
- Welcome to Collinwood (2002) Screenplay
- Welcome to Collinwood (2002) Director
- The Kiss (2001) Director
- The Kiss (2001) Producer
- The Kiss (2001) Writer
- Inside Traffic: The Making of 'Traffic' (2000) Associate Producer
- Pieces (1997)
- Pieces (1997) Producer
- Pieces (1997) Director
- Pieces (1997) Writer
- Pieces (1997) Editor
- The Simpsons (1989) as Movie Executive 1 (voice)
- Extraction 3 Producer
- Gods Unknown Producer
- Prism Executive Producer
- The Reckoner Executive Producer
- Nemesis Producer
- Untitled Cambridge Antalytica Project Producer
- Mercenary: An Extraction Series Executive Producer
- TYGO Producer
- Ordained Producer
- Untitled FBI Wedding Sting Film Producer
- Down Under Cover Producer
- Free Willy Executive Producer
- Saigon Bodyguards Producer
- Exit West Producer
- Hercules Producer
- SuperFudge Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Russo best known for?
Joe Russo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Avengers: Secret Wars (2027), Avengers: Secret Wars (2027), Avengers: Doomsday (2026), Avengers: Doomsday (2026).
When and where was Joe Russo born?
Joe Russo was born on July 18, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Joe Russo have?
Joe Russo has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2027.
What is Joe Russo's background in cinema and television?
Joe Russo is an American filmmaker born on July 18, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He is best known for directing films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. The latter film grossed over $2.798 billion ...