Rudy Ricci

American actor and director Rudolph J. “Rudy” Ricci (1940–2012) worked across film genres and is credited on several notable titles. His known credits include the zombie films Dawn of the Dead and The Return of the Living Dead, alongside earlier comedy features The Booby Hatch and There’s Always Vanilla. Ricci’s career combined acting and directing work in both mainstream and cult productions, with multiple appearances tied to late-20th-century horror cinema.