Jeff Russo
American musician and composer for television
Born
August 31st, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Musician and composer contributed significantly to the television and film industry. Russo became prominent for composing the music for the acclaimed series 'Fargo,' earning multiple Emmy nominations. He also worked on the score for the series 'Star Trek: Discovery' and the 'Star Trek: Picard' series. Additionally, Russo released several albums as part of the band the Rescues, showcasing a blend of rock and folk influences.
Composed music for 'Fargo'
Worked on 'Star Trek: Discovery'
Contributed to 'Star Trek: Picard'
Released albums with the Rescues
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