Steven Jay Russell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Steven Jay Russell
Occupation	Criminal
Date Of Birth	Sep 14, 1957(1957-09-14)
Age	67
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Virgo

Steven Jay Russell Biography

Steven Jay Russell is one of the most popular and richest Criminal who was born on September 14, 1957 in North Carolina, United States. American fraudster who was able to escape from prison several times and was later sentenced to an entire life sentence.

He was played in the role of actor He was portrayed by actor Jim Carrey in the 2009 film, “I Love You Phillip Morris.” in the 2009 film “I Love You Phillip Morris.”

U.S. Marshals later tracked down Russell in Florida, where they arrested him on April 5, 1998, when he went to retrieve a fax. Russell was sentenced to a total of 144 years in prison (99 years for the escapes and 45 years for subsequent scams).

On March 20, 1998, Russell posed as a millionaire from Virginia in an attempt to legitimize a $75,000 loan from NationsBank in Dallas; when bank officials became suspicious and alerted the police, Russell feigned a heart attack and was transported to a hospital. Russell was placed on security watch but he impersonated an FBI agent and called the hospital on his cell phone to tell them he could be released.

His long-time companion, Jimmy Campbell, died from AIDS. While in prison, Russell met and fell in love with fellow prisoner, Phillip Morris.

Steven Jay Russell Net Worth

Steven Jay Russell is one of the richest Criminal from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steven Jay Russell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was dismissed in the early 1990s by the company that provided food services where was employed He also stated that his criminal activity began at this point.

He was able to escape from the Texas Maximum Security prison after being sick and generating fraudulent medical reports that claimed the patient had AIDS. He was given special-needs parole in order to be admitted to the nursing home and spend what officials at the prison believed to be his last days.

Steven Jay Russell (born September 14, 1957) is an American con artist, known for escaping from prison multiple times. I Love You Phillip Morris, a film about his life and crimes, was produced in 2009. In 2011, his crimes were featured on the television series I Almost Got Away with It, in the episode “Got A Boyfriend to Support”. He was also the subject of On The Run, a 2005 episode of The Discovery Channel series King of Cons.

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Who is Steven Jay Russell Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Steven Ranked on the list of most popular Criminal. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Steven Jay Russell celebrates birthday on September 14 of every year.

Where is Steven Russell today?

Today Russell sits locked in the maximum security Michael Unit, south of Dallas. He has served 14 years since his last escape.

What happened to Philip Morris?

He is currently serving a 144-year jail sentence in Texas. In the film, Jim Carrey plays Russell and Ewan McGregor plays Morris. McVicker briefly shares the screen with Carrey and the real-life Phillip Morris in the film during a trial scene.

Is Phillip Morris a true story?

I Love You Phillip Morris is a 2009 biographical black comedy drama film based on a 1980s and 1990s real-life story of con artist, impostor and multiple prison escapee Steven Jay Russell, as played by Jim Carrey.

How did Steven Russell escape jail?

Steven Jay Russell is a con artist who has successfully escaped from several prisons several times. In 1992, he used civilian clothing and a walkie talkie to impersonate a guard, allowing himself to walk right out.

How old is Steven Jay Russell?

64 years (September 14, 1957)