Screenwriter · author · producer
Ronald Shusett
Died in 2024, aged 89 · born in Pittsburgh
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Key films
All films, 27
Newest first
- 2024
Alien: Romulus, Author. - 2019
Alien: Specimen, Author. 
Alien: Containment, Author. 
Alien: Harvest, Author. 
Alien: Ore, Author. 
Alien: Alone, Author. 
Alien: Night Shift, Author. 
Alien: Isolation - The Digital Series, Author · 7 eps.. - 2017
Alien: Covenant, Author. - 2012
Prometheus, Author.
Show the other 17From Total Recall (2012) to W (1974)
- 2012
Total Recall, Writing. - 2007
Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, Author. - 2004
AVP: Alien vs. Predator, Writing, author. - 2002
Minority Report, Producing. - 1997
Alien Resurrection, Author. 
Bleeders, Writing. - 1992
Alien³, Author. 
Freejack, Producing, writing. - 1990
Total Recall, Writing, producing. - 1988
Above the Law, Writing. - 1986
Aliens, Author. 
King Kong Lives, Writing, producing. - 1983
The Final Terror, Writing. - 1981
Dead & Buried, Writing, producing. - 1980
Phobia, Writing. - 1979
Alien, Producing, writing. - 1974
W, Writing.
As himself: 7 appearances
documentaries
Filmography: TMDB.
Ronald Shusett’s awards
Hugo Award: 4 awards.
- 1987Hugo AwardBest Dramatic Presentation2 times: 1987, 1980
- 1987Hugo AwardBest Dramatic Presentation2 times: 1987, 1980
Source: Wikidata. The list may be incomplete.
Who was Ronald Shusett?
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.
Biography: TMDB.
At a glance
- Born
- June 1, 1935
- Died
- August 29, 2024 (age 89)
- Place of birth
- Pittsburgh
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter, executive producer, film producer, science fiction writer
Facts: TMDB and Wikidata.
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Ronald Shusett’s career in numbers
- roles: 26 films and 1 series
- 27
- TV episodes
- 7
- years behind the camera, since 1974
- 52
- top rated: “Alien” (TMDB)
- 8.2
Genres of his features
- science fiction73%
- horror69%
- action42%
- thriller23%
- mystery15%
Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 26 features. One film can have several genres.
Regular collaborators of Ronald Shusett
Counted from TMDB casts and crews.
Frequently asked questions about Ronald Shusett
What has Ronald Shusett been in?
Among others: “Alien”, “Prometheus”, and “Aliens”.
Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos) · Wikidata (awards and facts, CC0). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku