Rudy Ricci

Known for

Writing

Born

April 14, 1940

Birthplace

McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA

Died

March 8, 2012 (aged 71)

Biography

Rudy Ricci was an American writer and actor notable for his contributions to the horror genre. He co-wrote the story for The Return of the Living Dead (1985), a film that blended horror and comedy elements. Ricci also appeared as a zombie in George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968) and portrayed a motorcycle raider in Dawn of the Dead (1978). His work has left a lasting impact on horror cinema.