Awards & Winners

Aaron Russo

Date of Birth 14-February-1943
Place of Birth Brooklyn
(United States of America, New York City, New York, New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division)
Nationality United States of America, Italy
Profession Politician, Political Activist, Film Producer, Film director, Businessperson, Theatrical producer
Aaron Russo was an American entertainment businessman, film producer and director, and political activist. He was best known for producing such movies as Trading Places, Wise Guys, and The Rose. Later in life, he created various Libertarian-leaning political documentaries including Mad as Hell and America: Freedom to Fascism. After a six-year battle with bladder cancer, Russo died on August 24, 2007.

Awards by Aaron Russo

Check all the awards nominated and won by Aaron Russo.

1984


Nominations 1984 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Trading Places

1980


Nominations 1980 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy The Rose

1978


Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety Or Music
Honored for : Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back

Nominations 1978 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety Or Music Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back

1975


Nominations 1975 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue