Anthony J. Russo

Oh! You say marvel, and I hear about the blockbuster movie “The Avengers Endgame”, well then thanks to the fantastic American directors Anthony Russo and his brother Joe Russo. Anthony Russo, along with his brother, is best known for directing four films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, namely: “The Winter Soldier”, a part of Captain America in the year 2014, “Civil War”, which was a prequel of the same was released in the year 2016, “Avengers Infinity War” in the year 2018 and “Avengers Endgame” in 2019.

Apart from that, Anthony has also worked as a director/producer on comedy series like “Community”, which aired between 2009-2014, “Arrested Development”, which was aired between 2005-2009, and “Happy Endings”, which was aired between 2011-2012. He, along with his brother Joe Russo has won a Primetime Emmy Award for Arrested Development. Their movie “The Avengers Endgame” grossed over $2.798 billion worldwide, becoming the second highest-grossing film of all time, after the blockbuster movie Avatar.

Well, how well do you know about Anthony Russo? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Anthony Russo’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Anthony Russo to date.

Biography and Early Life

Being the eldest of the famous Russo brothers, Anthony Russo has four siblings, namely Vincent James Russo, Joseph Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Gabriella Russo Rosalina. He was born on February 3, 1970 and was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the son of the attorney and judge Basil Russo and Patricia Russo. Both his parents Basil and Patricia Russo were of Italian descent, and Anthony’s paternal and maternal families were immigrants from Sicily and Abruzzo.

They settled in Ohio to work its steel mills, fleeting poverty from Italy. Even though Anthony was lucky enough to be privileged, he stood out to be a fantastic director and a producer. His works in the movie have been exceptional, and people have been rooting their support for Anthony Russo ever since the Captain America movies were released in the theatres.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Anthony Russo in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Anthony Russo’s age is 51 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 3 February 1970. Though, he is 5′ 11’’ in feet and inches and 180.34 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 165 lbs in Pound and 75kg in Kilograms.

Education

Anthony Russo is said to have his early schooling completed at Benedictine High School in Cleveland, Ohio, in the USA. After completing his education, Anthony Russo graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and majored in business before switching to English. He and his brother Joe Russo were graduate students at Case Western Reserve University, where Anthony studied law and his brother studied acting.

Even when both of them were still graduates, the Russo Brothers began directing, writing, and producing their first Pieces. The brother duo started their startup, where they financed the film with student loans and credit cards. And when their idea got recognized, they began to climb the stairs of success together in the Hollywood film industry.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Anthony Russo was born to the attorney and judge Basil Russo and Patricia Russo, a homemaker. He belongs to a family of 4 siblings, namely Vincent James Russo, Joseph Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Gabriella Russo Rosalina. Anthony Russo is Italian- American. His paternal and maternal families fleeted from Sicily and Abruzzo, Italy, just as a way to escape from prolonged poverty back in their hometown.

Both the families settled in Ohio, USA, where they worked in the steel mills. On February 3, 1970, Anthony Russo was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to an American attorney, a politician of the Democratic Party. He judged Basil Russo, who is quite renowned and a homemaker Patricia Russo. Anthony’s parents are said to have served as Chairpersons of the Advisory Committee of the Marriage and Family Ministry of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese.

Anthony Russo is said to be married to Ann Russo and have a kid together named Julian Russo. It is yet not revealed in which year he got married, but it is pretty evident that he has quite a humble family and supportive siblings, even though his personal life is entirely private.

It is said that Anthony, Joe, Angela, and their children Julian, Ava, Lia, and Augie have debuted guest appearances in their movies such as Captain America and Avengers.

Is Anthony Russo Gay?

Anthony Russo yet has not given any public statement about it, but it is understood that he is most definitely not gay. He is now married to Ann Russo, who is now the mother of their kid Julian Russo even though it is not certain that since when he got married, but it is affirmed that he does not have any rumor to confirm or support the fact that he is gay.

Professional Career

Even as graduate students, Anthony Russo and Joe Russo of Case Western Reserve University, they began their baby steps for directing and producing their first feature, Pieces which they also wrote! They financed their film with their student loans and credit card. After viewing their first feature at the Slamdance festival, A famous producer named Steven Soderbergh approached them and offered their next film and his partner George Clooney!

After the stairs of success climbed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Kevin Reilly hired the brothers to direct the series Lucky. Ron Howard, a fan of the pilot, hired the brothers to direct the pilot for Fox’s “Arrested Development”. Anthony and Joe Russo won a Primetime Emmy Award for their sheer handwork on the episode.

Even when the Russo brothers returned to film in 2006, they directed You, Me, and Dupree, and the film grossed millions worldwide.

Awards

Anthony Russo has been an outstanding director and producer who has seen much success over his professional years; Anthony was awarded the prestigious Prime Time Emmy Award for due directing for a comedy series back in 2004 for his comedy series “Arrested Development”.

Even in 2019, Anthony won the CinemaCon award for being the best director of the year. In the same year itself, he and his team won the Dragon Award for “The Avengers: Endgame” under The Best Science Fiction or Fantasy movie.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Anthony Russo in 2021

With his insane professional, successful career, Anthony Russo has racked up a lot of popularity and net worth, along with his presence in numerous shows, which have brought him to a whopping net worth of $25 million as of 2021.

A renowned director cum producer for the Russo’s, a good foothold on the show business, Anthony Russo, over his 51 years of sheer handwork, has gained him a massive fan following. Well known for his excellent skills for movie production in “Avengers: Endgame”, it has helped him to earn worldwide recognition. Though primarily known for his great directing films, he is also known for producing and directing several TV series such as Community, Happy Endings and Carpoolers.