Joe Russell was born on August 27, 1978 in Belleville, Illinois, USA as Joseph Russell Lanham. He is a producer and actor known for the Netflix Original film XOXO and the short film Laboratory Conditions starring Marisa Tomei and Minnie Driver. He studied producing at UCLA and trained under Anne Jackson and Eli Wallach in NY.
Was the drummer for the rock band "Wheels of Time" which played covers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles and Elvis Presley. Acting team skill leader for Camp Hollywood Heart for over 10 years. Studied at the Groundlings. Close and personal friends with Anne Jackson and Eli Wallach. Has produced over 60 projects. Films, commercials, music videos and other various new media content.