Jay Russell
January 10, 1960 · 66 years old
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jay Russell (born January 10, 1960 in North Little Rock, Arkansas), is a film director and also executive producer and director of the film My Dog Skip. His other directing credits include Tuck Everlasting, Ladder 49 and The Water Horse. He has also written a…
Known For
6 titles
Ladder 49
A firefighter, injured and trapped in a burning building, has flashbacks of his life as he drifts in and out of consciousness. Meanwhile, fellow firefighters led by the Chief attempt to rescue him.
The Water Horse
A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.
Tuck Everlasting
A young woman meets and falls in love with a young man who is part of a family of immortals.
My Dog Skip
A shy boy grows up in 1940s Mississippi with the help of his beloved dog, Skip.
Stand Off
The story centers on a botched fish market robbery that leads to the involvement of the local police and a gangster out for revenge.
One Christmas Eve
A series of mishaps threaten a recently divorced mom's attempts to make her two kids' first Christmas "without dad" perfect.