Anthony Russo

Date of Birth: February 3, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Anthony Russo is an acclaimed American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his collaborative work with his brother Joe Russo. The Russo Brothers have directed several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, particularly within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Anthony was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Case Western Reserve University, where he initially studied law before transitioning to film. Together with Joe, Anthony started their career in television, directing episodes for shows like “Arrested Development” and “Community.” Their big break in film came with “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014), which was followed by the immensely successful “Captain America: Civil War” (2016), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019). “Avengers: Endgame” went on to become the highest-grossing film of all time. Beyond the MCU, Anthony has also been involved in producing and directing other projects, including the action film “Extraction” (2020) and the crime drama “Cherry” (2021).

5 Interesting Facts about Anthony Russo

1. Anthony Russo and his brother Joe won an Emmy for their work on the pilot episode of “Arrested Development.”

2. “Avengers: Endgame,” directed by the Russo Brothers, grossed over $2.798 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of all time.

3. The Russo Brothers have a production company called AGBO, which focuses on producing innovative and genre-defying content.

4. Anthony Russo initially studied law at Case Western Reserve University before transitioning to film.

5. The Russo Brothers were personally selected by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige to direct “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” after he saw their work on “Community.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Anthony Russo

1. “The best way to learn about film is to make a film.”

2. “We love playing with genres and mixing them together.”

3. “It’s not about how much you spend on a movie; it’s about how you spend it.”

4. “Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.”

5. “Directing is all about collaboration and finding the best way to tell a story.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Anthony Russo is approximately $50 million.

Children

Anthony Russo is married to Ann Russo, and they have two children together. However, details about their children are kept private and out of the public eye.