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Aaron Russo (1943–2007)

Producer | Director | Writer

Although he never went beyond secondary school, Aaron Russo became a millionaire in show business. He managed the Kinetic Playground in Chicago in the late 1960s where he booked The Who, Jefferson Airplane and other popular bands of the day. For seven years, Russo managed Bette Midler. In 1979, he produced "The Rose" which gave Midler her first starring role... See full bio »

Born:

in Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died:

(age 64) in Los Angeles, California, USA
Aaron Russo at event of My First Wedding
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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1 - Bart McCarthy Acting Reel -- Bart McCarthy variety pack of characters, accents, types and looks. Also, check out the Comedy Supplement reel separately.

1 - Bart McCarthy Acting Reel

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Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Tim Atack Demo reel -- A selection of films with music by Tim Atack. Represented by Olav and Carolynne Wyper at SMA talent Ltd UK.

Tim Atack Demo reel


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2006 America: Freedom to Fascism (documentary) (producer)
 
1992 Missing Pieces (producer)
 
1991 Off and Running (producer)
 
1989 Rude Awakening (producer)
 
1986 Wise Guys (producer)
 
1984 Teachers (producer)
 
1983 Trading Places (producer)
 
1982/I Partners (producer)
 
1979 The Rose (producer)
 
1977 Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
1976 The Bette Midler Show (TV movie) (producer)
 
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2006 America: Freedom to Fascism (documentary)
 
1989 Rude Awakening
 
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2006 America: Freedom to Fascism (documentary)
 
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1989 Rude Awakening
The Fish (voice)
 
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1984 Teachers (soundtrack album producer)
 
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2009 Reflections and Warnings: An Interview with Aaron Russo
Himself
 
2006 America: Freedom to Fascism (documentary)
Himself/Narrator
 
1978 The 30th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Special - Comedy-Variety or Music
 

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Wise Guys -- Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows. America: Freedom to Fascism -- A documentary that explores the connection between income tax collection and the erosion of civil liberties in America.
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His final production was documentary on the IRS and Federal Reserve: America: Freedom to Fascism. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius