About

Known credits:
9
Birthday:
1946-07-11
Place of birth:
Manhattan, New York, USA
Website:
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Vito Russo

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting

2017 The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Actor Self (archive footage) 60
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2015 Larry Kramer In Love & Anger Actor Himself (archive footage) 59
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2011 Vito Actor Himself 59
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1993 An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends Actor Self N/A
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1992 Voices from the Front Actor Himself N/A
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1989 Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt Actor Storyteller (Story Subject: Jeffrey Sevcik) 59
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1974 A Very Natural Thing Actor 60
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Writing

1996 The Celluloid Closet Writing Author 61
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Crew

1984 The Times of Harvey Milk Crew Other 61
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