7.3
Movie
Acting
Vito Russo
- Born
- Died
- (aged 44)
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York, USA
- Credits
- 13 titles
Biography
Vito Russo was an American LGBT activist, film historian, and author. He is best remembered as the author of the book The Celluloid Closet, described in The New York Times as "an essential reference book" on homosexuality in the US film industry.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 11
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | The Fabulous Allan Carr Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Larry Kramer In Love & Anger Film | Himself (archive footage) |
| 2012 | United in Anger: A History of ACT UP Film | Self - Writer (archive footage) |
| 2011 | Vito Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | One on One with Vito Russo Film | Self (archive) |
| 1993 | An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends Film | Self |
| 1992 | Voices from the Front Film | Himself |
| 1989 | Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt Film | Storyteller (Story Subject: Jeffrey Sevcik) |
| 1974 | A Very Natural Thing Film |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Celluloid Closet Film | Author |
| 1984 | The Times of Harvey Milk Film | Other |