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My Take
Jeff Russo is one of those rare artists who has lived two full creative lives. As a founding member of the rock band Tonic he already earned his place, but his second act as a screen composer, scoring the likes of Fargo and Star Trek, is what truly fascinates me. The leap from songwriter to acclaimed dramatic composer demands an entirely different language, and he speaks it fluently. The fact that he is openly a Trekkie only deepens my respect; here is a man scoring the worlds he loves. To me, Russo embodies the storyteller who happens to work in sound.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeff Russo
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフ・ルッソ
- Reading
- じぇふ・るっそ
- Born
- August 31, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- songwriter / composer / guitarist / Trekkie / musician
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Russo born?
Born August 31, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Jeff Russo from?
Jeff Russo is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Jeff Russo do?
Jeff Russo works as songwriter, composer, guitarist, Trekkie, musician.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.