Rudy Ricci

Rudy Ricci is an American film director, writer and actor. He first appeared as a zombie wearing a ripped shirt in the 1968 independent cult classic Night of the Living Dead. In 1976, Ricci directed and wrote the screenplay for the exploitation horror film The Booby Hatch. He also appeared in the film, playing a character named Marcello Fettucini. In 1978, he returned to Romero's "Living Dead" franchise playing a biker leader and radio operator in Dawn of the Dead. He was also one of the co-writers behind the script for the 1985 knock-off series Return of the Living Dead.

Notes & Trivia

 * Rudy Ricci was originally considered for the role of Ben, but the part eventually went to stage actor Duane Jones. The original characterization of Ben was that of a grisly, uneducated redneck, but the dialogue was altered to reflect a more cultured and favorable character.


 * Possibly related to Mark Ricci who played a scientist in Night of the Living Dead.