James Russo
Known for
Fame aside, James Russo is above all a career actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'Django Unchained' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Dicky Speck. 'Once Upon a Time in America' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Most of the work sits in drama. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.
James Russo
127 Movies
15 Series
Fame aside, James Russo is above all a career actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'Django Unchained' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Dicky Speck. 'Once Upon a Time in America' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Most of the work sits in drama. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.
Movies
Plays Dicky Speck
Django Unchained
2012
Plays Bugsy
Once Upon a Time in America
1984
Plays Mikey Tandino
Beverly Hills Cop
1984
Plays Agent Scott Gariola
Black Mass
2015
Plays Walter Dietrich
Public Enemies
2009
Plays Paulie
Donnie Brasco
1997
Plays Bernie
The Ninth Gate
1999
Plays Idaho
The Postman
1997
Plays Abel Naughton
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
2024
Plays Kid Jarrett
Bad Girls
1994
Plays Darryl Simmons
Deep Core
2000
Plays Richard Waters
My Own Private Idaho
1991
Plays Robber
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1982
Plays Sheriff Poole
Open Range
2003
Plays Engelhart
Stiletto
2008
Plays Charles Bleak
Samuel Bleak
2011
Plays Leon King
Paris
2003
Plays Bobby
We're No Angels
1989
Plays Daniel Corvin
Cold Heaven
1992
Plays Nick
Exposed
1983
Plays Rodgers
Panther
1995
Plays Vince Hood
The Cotton Club
1984
Plays Eddie
Satanic
2006
Plays Juke Box Danny
Butter
1998
Plays Rat
Pig Killer
2022
Plays Joe
Extremities
1986
Plays Fred Quaid
Badland
2019
Plays Jimmy
Miss Bala
2011
Plays Larry Childs
Boy Wonder
2010
Plays Charlie
Dark World
2008
Plays Dan Corelli
A Kiss Before Dying
1991
Plays Mr. Hanover
Vigilante Diaries
2016
Plays Schmidt
Take Back
2021
Plays Castor
The Penitent Thief
2021
Plays John Tykor
Bad Guys
2000
Plays Rupert Little
The Real Thing
1996
Plays Wild Bill
The Great Alaskan Race
2019
Plays Alby
China Girl
1987
Plays Vincent Romano
Code of Honor
2016
Producer
Plays Carl Schmidt
The House Next Door
2002
Plays Steve Bowman
Perfect Sisters
2014
Plays Mickey Vernon
The Unscarred
2000
Plays Walter
The Allnighter
2022
Plays Capt. Travis
Trauma
1993
Plays Frank Quinn
Freeway
1988
Plays Ronald Thompson
A Stranger Is Watching
1982
Plays Agent Cobb
American Justice
2015
Plays Walsh
A Soldier's Revenge
2021
Plays Rocky Graziano
The Bronx Bull
2016
Plays Claudius
The Dragon Warrior
2011
TV Shows
Plays Quiet Ray Renzetti
Tulsa King
2022
Plays Anthony 'Red' Cervelli
Vegas
2012
Plays Captain Billy Fender
Broken Trail
2006
Plays Joey Salucci
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Janos Korda
Friday the 13th: The Series
1987
Plays Robert Franzine
Dark Blue
2009
Plays Tommy Bats
Dellaventura
1997
Plays John Curtis
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Sinclair
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays James Karon
Joan of Arcadia
2003
Plays Frank Sacco
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Warren Pemberton
Las Vegas
2003
Plays Michael Krauss
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Police Detective
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Frank Salvo
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Latest Trailers
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Run
Full Filmography
Run
Eddie
2025
Film
Jimmy and Stiggs
John Redgrave
2025
Film
Silent Partners
Frankie Cutts
2025
Film
Undying
Ranger Jessup
2024
Film
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Abel Naughton
2024
Film
Among Wolves
Thomas Barclay
2023
Film
Murder Motel
Joe
2023
Film
Condition of Return
Stafford
2023
Film
Tulsa King
Quiet Ray Renzetti · 15 episodes
2022–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Russo and where are they from?
James Russo is 73 years old, born on April 23, 1953 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of James Russo?
James Russo is best known for roles in Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in America, Donnie Brasco.
How many movies has James Russo been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), James Russo has appeared in 127 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was James Russo's first movie?
The career of James Russo began with Candy Store (1981).
What is James Russo's most recent movie or series?
James Russo's most recent release is Run, which premiered on November 14, 2025.
What TV shows has James Russo appeared in?
On television, James Russo has appeared in Tulsa King, Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
James Russo
1953-04-23 · New York City, New York, USA
James Vincent Russo (born April 23, 1953) is an American film and television actor. He has starred in over 90 films in three decades.James Russo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.