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Anthony Russo Biography

Birth Name:Anthony Russo

Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession Producer, Director, Writer, Actor, Editor, Assistant director

Fast Facts

Attended Cleveland's Cast Western Reserve University's law program for one year after earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania
Quote: "[On working with his brother Joe] "We are very passionate about what we do․ We love what we do and somehow it ends up working․ We are the kind of guys who like to explore every single option․""
After some time directing various television pilots for several studios, he would return to features with 2006's "You, Me and Dupree"
Frequently collaborates with older brother Joe
Began directing his first feature length film while still a college student and was later discovered by director Steven Soderbergh who helped launch his career after offering he and his brother the chance to produce the upcoming film, "Welcome to Collinwood"
Gained widespread acclaim after receiving praise from filmmaker Ron Howard who asked he and his brother to helm the pilot episode of "Arrested Development"
Landed the directing duties for his most widely released film to date with 2014's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"

Awards

2002SACD Prize-Directors' Fortnight: nominated
2002C.I.C.A.E. Award-: nominated
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Gold Derby TV Award-Episode of the Year: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Decade: winner
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Comedy Series: winner
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Flicker Award-Best Superhero Film: winner
2015Saturn Award-Best Director: nominated
2015Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: nominated
2016Dragon Award-Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie: nominated
2017Saturn Award-Best Director: nominated
2017Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema-: nominated
2017Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film): nominated
2018Golden Angel Award-Most Popular U.S. Film in China: winner
2018Dragon Award-Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie: nominated
2018Golden Schmoes-Best Director of the Year: winner
2019Saturn Award-Best Director: nominated
2019Dragon Award-Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie: winner
2019Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema-: nominated
2019HCA Award-Best Male Director: nominated
2019Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: nominated
2020Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema-: nominated
2020Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: nominated
2022British Independent Film Award-Best International Independent Film: nominated
2022Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Feature: winner
2023Windie-Best Independent Film: winner
2023Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature: winner
2023Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: winner
2026Razzie Award-Worst Picture: nominated
2026Razzie Award-Worst Director: nominated