Basil M. Russo (born March 10, 1947) is an American attorney, politician of the Democratic Party, and judge.
Russo's two sons, Anthony and Joe, are Hollywood filmmakers, who are known for Welcome to Collinwood, You, Me and Dupree, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Cherry.
He has served as a member of the executive committee of the National Italian American Foundation in Washington DC.
Russo initiated the creation of the Bishop Anthony Pilla Italian American Studies Program at John Carroll University.
Russo and his wife Patricia served as Chairpersons of the Advisory Committee of the Marriage and Family Ministry of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese.