Russ Banham

Russ Banham (born September 20, 1954) is an American author, journalist, and former actor known for his 32 books on corporate histories, including The Ford Century and Higher on Boeing, and for writing for publications like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc.[1][4]. A Pulitzer Prize nominee for investigative journalism at The Journal of Commerce, he began as a playwright and theatre director with an MA and MFA, co-starred with Bill Murray in the 1979 film Meatballs, and has produced plays, documentaries, and content for businesses.[1][2]. His works have been translated into multiple languages and featured in media like ABC 20/20 and The Today Show.[2]