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Ronald Shusett

Writing

2.5 Popularity Jun 01, 1935 (89 years old) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Ronald Shusett (born June 1935) is an American screenwriter and film producer, best known for his works in the science fiction genre.

He wrote the original story for Alien (1979) with Dan O'Bannon and later Alien vs. Predator (2004).

In 1974, he was the first to option the Philip K. Dick short sto...

Biography

Ronald Shusett (born June 1935) is an American screenwriter and film producer, best known for his works in the science fiction genre.

He wrote the original story for Alien (1979) with Dan O'Bannon and later Alien vs. Predator (2004).

In 1974, he was the first to option the Philip K. Dick short story, "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale", that became the basis of the film Total Recall.

Filmography 45

2025
2024
Alien: Romulus Movie

Characters

2019
Alien: Specimen Movie

Characters

2019
Alien: Ore Movie

Characters

2019
Alien: Night Shift Movie

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2019
Alien: Harvest Movie

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2019
Alien: Alone Movie

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2019
Alien: Containment Movie

Characters

2017
Alien: Covenant Movie

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2012
Total Recall Movie

Screenstory

2012
Prometheus Movie

Characters

2009
2007
2004
AVP: Alien vs. Predator Movie

Screenstory

2004
AVP: Alien vs. Predator Movie

Characters

2002
The Alien Saga Movie

as Self

2002
Minority Report Movie

Executive Producer

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Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday June 01, 1935 (89 years old)
Died August 29, 2024
Place of Birth Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As Ron Shusett
Years Active 1974 - 2025
Popularity 2.5
Career Stats
45 Total Credits
6 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
2 Photos