Aaron Russo

Politician, Film director

1943 – 2007

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Who was Aaron Russo?

Aaron Russo was an American entertainment businessman, film producer and director, and political activist. He was best known for producing such movies as Trading Places, Wise Guys, and The Rose. Later in life, he created various Libertarian-leaning political documentaries including Mad as Hell and America: Freedom to Fascism. After a six-year battle with bladder cancer, Russo died on August 24, 2007.

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Born
Feb 14, 1943
Brooklyn
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Religion
  • Judaism
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Italy
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Lived in
  • Brooklyn
Died
Aug 24, 2007
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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