Russ Lyster
Partner, Artist International
Russ Lyster represents writers, directors, producers, and actors for feature films, television, and commercials. Russ has over 25 years in the entertainment industry. Russ was a highly successful talent agent, beginning his career as an agent at Charles Feldman, and has worked with other top agencies including Hal Stallmaster, The Artists’ Group, Metropolitan Talent, and Don Buchwald and Associates. He then became President of Prism Management. Russ has represented major talent such as Pierce Brosnan ( James Bond francise), John Rhys-Davies ( Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Aladdin), John Ratzenberger ( Cheers, Toy Story, Monster’s Inc ), Christopher Lee ( Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ), David Warner ( Titanic, The Time Machine ), Nigel Havers ( Empire of the Sun, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, Penelope ), and Sir Tom Courtenay ( Doctor Zhivago, Nicholas Nickelby, The Golden Compass ). Along with his years of experience Russ also brings a collection of incredible new talent including Joe Perrino ( The Sopranos ) and Amelia Alvarez ( Veronica Mars, The Distance from Here ).
Russ’ client, Joe Perrino, just landed the lead role of Scott Middleton in the film Assassination of a High School President. He will be starring opposite Mischa Barton and alongside Bruce Willis. Joe has also recently been seen on the final season of The Sopranos as reoccurring character, Jason Gervasi, and also as the lead in the feature film, The Immaculate Misconception.
