Ronald Shusett

Ronald Shusett (born June 1935) is an American screenwriter and film producer, best known for his works in the science fiction genre.

He wrote the original story for Alien (1979) with Dan O'Bannon and later Alien vs. Predator (2004).

In 1974, he was the first to option the Philip K. Dick short story, "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale", that became the basis of the film Total Recall.

Ronald Shusett is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019), The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003), Alien (1979), Alien: Romulus (2024), Alien: Earth (2025), Aliens (1986), Alien: Covenant (2017), Minority Report (2002). The recorded credits span 1979 to 2025, including 23 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.