Who Played Russ in National Lampoon's Vacation
In the 1983 comedy National Lampoon's Vacation, Russ Griswold is played by actor Anthony Michael Hall. He is the older son of Clark and Ellen Griswold and appears throughout the family's cross-country road trip to Walley World.
Anthony Michael Hall as Russ Griswold
Anthony Michael Hall was already known for roles in films such as Sixteen Candles and The Dead Zone when he joined the Vacation cast. In the movie, Russ serves as the sarcastic, older brother to younger sibling Audrey Griswold, played by Dana Barron.
Russ Griswold in the National Lampoon's Franchise
While Russ is a supporting character, his presence helps ground the family dynamic in the original film. For more details on the Vacation cast and characters, you can visit the National Lampoon's Vacation page on IMDb.
