Joe Russo(II)

Producer
Director
Actor

Before Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as big bad, Doctor Doom, let's talk about the mask, the task, and three ways that it could be possible for the former Iron Man to return in 2026's 'Avengers: Doomsday' for directors Anthony and Joe Russo.

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Joseph Vincent Russo is an American filmmaker and producer who works alongside his brother Anthony Russo. They have directed You, Me and Dupree, Cherry and the Marvel films Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Endgame is one of the highest grossing films of all time.

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 15 wins & 22 nominations total

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Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, Bradley Cooper, Chris Evans, Sean Gunn, Scarlett Johansson, Brie Larson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Danai Gurira, and Karen Gillan in Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame

8.4

Director

2019

Everything Everywhere All at Once

7.8

Producer

2022

Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, Vin Diesel, Paul Bettany, Bradley Cooper, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Pratt, Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth, Dave Bautista, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, and Karen Gillan in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Avengers: Infinity War

8.4

Director(directed by)

2018

The Return of the First Avenger

7.7

Director

2014

Credits

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Producer

Citadel
- executive producer
- Released
- TV Series
- 2023
From
- executive producer
- Released
- TV Series
- 2024
Miss Scarlet
- executive producer
- In Production
- TV Mini Series
- 2025
The Legend of Ochi
- executive producer
- Post-production
- 2025
The Electric State
- producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
- Post-production
- 2025
Past Midnight
- producer
- In Production
Quantum and Woody
- executive producer
- In Development
- TV Series
Exit West
- producer
- Pre-production
The Thomas Crown Affair
- producer
- Pre-production
Gods Unknown
- producer
- Pre-production

From
7.8
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2022–2024
Citadel: Honey Bunny
6.3
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2024
Citadel: Diana
6.0
TV Series
- co-producer
- executive producer
- 2024
Something's More Than One Thing
9.2
- executive producer
- 2024
All Fun and Games
4.3
- executive producer
- 2023
Tyler Rake: Extraction 2
7.0
- producer (p.g.a.)
- 2023
Citadel
6.2
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2023
The Gray Man
6.5
- producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
- 2022
Captive Audience
6.8
TV Mini Series
- executive producer
- 2022
Everything Everywhere All at Once
7.8
- producer
- 2022
Slugfest
8.0
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2021
Cherry - Das Ende aller Unschuld
6.6
- producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
- 2021
Tyler Rake: Extraction
6.8
- producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
- 2020
Relic: Dunkles Vermächtnis
6.0
- executive producer
- 2020
Little Nightmares
8.2
TV Series
- executive producer
- 2019

Director

The Gray Man
6.5
- Director
- 2022
Cherry - Das Ende aller Unschuld
6.6
- Director (directed by)
- 2021
Avengers: Endgame
8.4
- Director
- 2019
Avengers: Infinity War
8.4
- Director (directed by)
- 2018
The First Avenger: Civil War
7.8
- Director
- 2016
Coca-Cola: A Mini Marvel
6.7
Video
- Director
- 2016
Marvel's Agent Carter
7.8
TV Series
- Director (as Joseph V. Russo, directed by)
- 2015
Community
8.5
TV Series
- Director
- 2009–2014
The Return of the First Avenger
7.7
- Director
- 2014
Animal Practice
5.7
TV Series
- Director
- 2012
Up All Night
6.5
TV Series
- Director
- 2011–2012
Happy Endings
7.8
TV Series
- Director
- 2011–2012
The Council of Dads
6.2
TV Movie
- Director
- 2011
Running Wilde
6.8
TV Series
- Director
- 2010
Courtroom K
6.6
TV Movie
- Director
- 2008

Actor

The Gray Man
6.5
- CIA Director (uncredited)
- 2022
Cherry - Das Ende aller Unschuld
6.6
- Restaurant Owner (as Gozie Agbo)
- 2021
Die Simpsons
8.7
TV Series
- Movie Executive (voice)
- 2020
Avengers: Endgame
8.4
- Grieving Man (as Gozie Agbo)
- 2019
Soundtracking with Edith Bowman
5.7
Podcast Series
- 2018
The First Avenger: Civil War
7.8
- Dr. Broussard (as Gozie Agbo)
- 2016
Alex Leyba Show
TV Series
- Joey Russo
- 2015
The Return of the First Avenger
7.7
- Dr. Fine (as Gozie Agbo)
- 2014
Ich, Du und der Andere
5.6
- Personnel Manager (as Gozie Agbo)
- 2006
Arrested Development
8.7
TV Series
- Joe
- 2005
Pieces
4.6
- 1997

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How Is It Possible for a Former Iron Man to Play Doctor Doom?

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'The Gray Man' Cast and Directors Answer Burning Questions

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'The Gray Man' Cast and Directors Answer Burning Questions

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Tom Holland Explains Why He Was Willing to 'Risk It' for 'Cherry'

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'Extraction' Action Satisfaction Watchlist

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Top Gun! Terminator! The '80s Live at SDCC

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'Avengers: Endgame' Footage We May Never See

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Official site
- Philsfilms - Commercial, Television and Film clips (QuickTime)
Alternative names
- Gozie Agbo
Born
- July 8, 1971
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Spouse
- Pooja RajSeptember 17, 2011 - ? (2 children)
Children
- Child
Parents
- Basil M. Russo
Relatives
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- 2 Interviews
- 3 Articles

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Has two daughters.

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[on the helicopter scene in Captain America: Civil War] We shot that scene early on and I remember Anthony [Russo, his co-director and brother] telling the writers, 'You would not believe what we shot today!'. We kinda joke that it is actually a character shot but we are really focusing very hard on his character's arms! I mean you literally see his character bulging out of his massive biceps. The guy [Chris Evans] gets so ripped to play the part. The whole group gathered around when we shot it and were marveling at him, just like, 'I can't believe how big his guns are.'