Joe Russo is a famous American director, screenwriter, producer, editor & actor. He has a net worth of $12 million.
As a movie lover, you must have seen Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: Civil War. Joe along with his elder brother Anthony Russo was the director of these reputed films.
Joe and his elder brother have directed numerous high grossing films. Their first breakthrough came with the comedy film “You, Me and Dupree” earning $130 million. Captain America: The Winter Soldier earned $700 million. Besides, Captain America: Civil War earned $1 billion.
Could you guess what is the earning of “Avengers: Endgame”. Well, it’s the highest-grossing film of all time earning $2.789 billion! Currently, Joe along with his brother holds the top position in the list of top producers in Hollywood.
Besides, Joe with his brother has directed popular comedy series like “Arrested Development”, “Happy Endings”, & “Community”. The Russo brothers were awarded the “Primetime Emmy Award” for their Arrested Development.
Joe Russo: At a Glance
| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Date of Birth | July 18, 1971 |
| Birth Place | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5ft 7in (1.70m) |
| Profession | Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, & Editor. |
| Birth sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | American |
Early Life
Joe Russo is the son of Basil Russo who is an attorney & Judge. Joe was born on July 18, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio. He along with his brother Anthony Russo is commonly known as Russo Brothers.
Talk about education, Russo brothers went to Benedictine High School. Joe was a graduate student at the University of Lowa. Russo Brothers further graduate from Case Western Reserve University where Joe studied acting.
Career
Joe along with his brother started their directing career with the film “Pieces”. Though they financed it with student loans, they got an outstanding outcome. They were offered to produce their next film with their producing partner George Clooney.
Later on, this Russo brothers started producing high grossing films. In this regard, the name of “You, Me and Dupree”, “Captain America: Civil War”, “Avengers: Endgame” should be mentioned. These films earned $130 million, $1 billion, $2.789 billion respectively.
Besides, Joe along with his brother was executive producers and directors of the TV sitcom “Community” & “Happy Endings”.
Their Avengers: Infinity War was the first superhero film to earn over $2 billion at the box office. Besides, Joe further earned a lot directing the “Ant-Man”.
To sum up, if you watch any marvel comic movies or innovative superhero films you must find the name of Joe Russo & Anthony Russo.
FAQs
Anthony Russo & Joe Russo commonly known as Russo brothers. They raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Joe Russo married to Pooja Raj in 2011. This couple is passing happy days with two daughters.
Russo brothers joined the cult-classic community on September 17, 2009. From that time, the superhero comic lovers experienced numerous amazing films of Marvel Studios.
After Avengers: Endgame Russo brothers confirmed that they are done with Marvel movies. At least for now, they said goodbye to the Marvel cinematic universe.
