Rudy Ricci

April 14, 1940 — McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA

Rudy Ricci was an American writer and actor notable for his contributions to the horror genre. He co-wrote the story for The Return of the Living Dead (1985), a film that blended horror and comedy elements. Ricci also appeared as a zombie in George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968) and portrayed a motorcycle raider in Dawn of the Dead (1978). His work has left a lasting impact on horror cinema.