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Ronald Shusett

Producer, Writer, Additional Credits
Born June 1, 1935Died August 29, 2024 (89 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Final Terror
  • Hemoglobin

Known For

  • Alien
  • Total Recall
  • Aliens
  • Alien: Resurrection
  • Alien vs. Predator
  • Alien³
  • Prometheus
  • Alien: Covenant
  • Alien: Romulus
  • Total Recall
  • Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
  • Above the Law
  • Dead & Buried
  • King Kong Lives
  • Freejack
  • The Final Terror
  • Hemoglobin
  • Alien: Harvest
  • Alien: Containment
  • Alien: Specimen
  • Phobia
  • Alien: Ore
  • W
  • Releasing Aug 12, 2025

Filmography

2002
Minority Report · as Executive Producer
1992
1990
1986
King Kong Lives · as Executive Producer
1981
1979
Alien · as Executive Producer

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