Director
Anthony Russo
Anthony Russo is an American filmmaker who, with his brother Joe, directed four Marvel Cinematic Universe films including Avengers: Endgame, one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Act I — Origin
Biography
Anthony J. Russo (born February 3, 1970) is an American film and television director and producer from Cleveland, Ohio. With his younger brother Joe, he began directing television comedy, winning a Primetime Emmy Award for the pilot episode of Arrested Development (2004) and going on to direct multiple episodes of Community.
The Russo brothers moved into feature films directing Marvel Studios' Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Captain America: Civil War (2016), before helming Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), the latter of which briefly became the highest-grossing film of all time. They co-founded the production company AGBO and have since directed the Apple TV+ thriller Cherry (2021) and the action film The Gray Man (2022).
Act II — The Work
The Chronology
- 2010s2014Captain America: The Winter SoldierDirector
- 2016Captain America: Civil WarDirector
- 2018Avengers: Infinity WarDirector
- 2020s2021CherryDirector
- 2022The Gray ManDirector
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Act III — The Numbers
Born
Birthplace
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Age
56
Computed from the birth date on file (February 3, 1970).
Years active
12
since first credit (2014)
Credited works
6
Counted from 6 confirmed film and TV credits on this profile.
Notable awards
1
Counted from the awards & recognition list below.
Frequently asked
How old is Anthony Russo?
Anthony Russo is 56 years old, born February 3, 1970.
Where was Anthony Russo born?
Anthony Russo was born in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
What is Anthony Russo known for?
Anthony Russo is an American filmmaker who, with his brother Joe, directed four Marvel Cinematic Universe films including Avengers: Endgame, one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
What awards has Anthony Russo won?
Documented awards for Anthony Russo: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — Arrested Development, "Pilot" (2004).
Where can I watch Anthony Russo's movies?
Based on titles from Anthony Russo's filmography that are on Auteur Nova: Anthony Russo's movies are currently streaming on Disney Plus, TNT, truTV in the US, as of August 21, 2026. Rent and buy options may also be available — see the Where to Watch details on each title's card above.
Act IV — Recognition
Awards & recognition
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — Arrested Development, "Pilot" (2004)
Closing Credits
Facts on this page are sourced and cited per Auteur Nova's editorial methodology. Hand-verified from Wikipedia (Russo brothers page) and Wikipedia's dedicated Arrested Development 'Pilot' episode article, 2026-08-27, which confirms Anthony and Joe Russo jointly won the Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Emmy at the 56th Primetime Emmy Awards for that episode.