Ronald Shusett

Producer, Writer

June 1, 1935 — 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
    The Final Terror1983
  • Hemoglobin
    Hemoglobin1997

Known For

  • Alien
    Alien1979
  • Total Recall
    Total Recall1990
  • Aliens
    Aliens1986
  • Alien³
    Alien³1992
  • Prometheus
    Prometheus2012
  • Alien: Resurrection
    Alien: Resurrection1997
  • Alien: Covenant
    Alien: Covenant2017
  • Alien: Romulus
    Alien: Romulus2024
  • Total Recall
    Total Recall2012
  • Alien vs. Predator
    Alien vs. Predator2004
  • Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
    Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem2007
  • Alien: Earth
    Alien: Earth1 season
  • Above the Law
    Above the Law1988
  • Freejack
    Freejack1992
  • Dead & Buried
    Dead & Buried1981
  • The Final Terror
    The Final Terror1983
  • King Kong Lives
    King Kong Lives1986
  • Alien: Containment
    Alien: Containment2019
  • Alien: Specimen
    Alien: Specimen2019
  • Alien: Harvest
    Alien: Harvest2019

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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