Ronald Shusett
Writing
Born June 1, 1935 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Died August 29, 2024
Also known as Ron Shusett
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.
Awards & recognition
- Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1987
- Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1980
Filmography22 titles
The Beast Within: Making Alien
Alien
Aliens
Minority Report
Alien: Earth
Total Recall
Alien: Romulus
Biography
Prometheus
Memory: The Origins of Alien
Alien³
Dead & Buried
Alien: Covenant
Alien: Resurrection
Above the Law
Total Recall
Alien vs. Predator
Freejack
King Kong Lives
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
The Final Terror
Bleeders