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My Take
Aaron Russo is the sort of restless operator I can't help finding compelling. He produced hits like Trading Places and The Rose, then reinvented himself as a political activist who refused to stay quiet. That arc, from entertainment dealmaker to outspoken provocateur, reads to me as the work of a born instigator who couldn't sit still. His views drew plenty of controversy, and I don't have to agree with them to respect the conviction behind them. I'd rather study someone who threw himself headlong at what he believed than someone who played it safe. He left a mark, and that's rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aaron Russo
- Name (Japanese)
- アーロン・ルッソ
- Reading
- あーろん・るっそ
- Born
- February 14, 1943 – August 24, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / entrepreneur
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Lawrence High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Aaron Russo born?
February 14, 1943 – August 24, 2007.
Where is Aaron Russo from?
Aaron Russo is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Aaron Russo do?
Aaron Russo works as film director, film producer, entrepreneur.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.