Vito Russo

Vito Russo

Deceased · Born: Jul 11, 1946 · Died: Nov 7, 1990

Known For

The Celluloid ClosetThe Celluloid Closet
A Very Natural ThingA Very Natural Thing
The Times of Harvey MilkThe Times of Harvey Milk

Personal Details

BornJul 11, 1946 Manhattan, New York, USA

Biography

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.

Career

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1989
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt as Storyteller (Story Subject: Jeffrey Sevcik)
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2017
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
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2015
Larry Kramer in Love and Anger
Larry Kramer in Love and Anger
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2011
Vito
Vito
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1992
Voices from the Front
Voices from the Front