Who Played Russ Griswold
Actor Randy Quaid played Russ Griswold, the older son of Clark and Ellen Griswold, in the 1989 film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Russ is the older brother of Audrey Griswold and appears in several key family scenes throughout the movie.
About Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid is an American actor known for roles in film and television. He has appeared in comedies, dramas, and genre projects, and is the older brother of actor Dennis Quaid. Quaid has worked in Hollywood since the 1970s and is credited in numerous feature films and television productions.
Quick Facts About the Film
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a 1989 comedy based on John Hughes's short story. The film follows the Griswold family as they prepare for a holiday gathering, and it remains a frequently aired Christmas movie. The cast includes Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid in the role of Russ Griswold.
For more background on the cast and production, see the film's entry on IMDb: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on IMDb.
