Rusty Gilligan began his entertainment career as an actor in NY, first appearing on Broadway and then moving to Calif. to appear on television in such productions as Little House on the Prairie, Family Affair, Police Woman, and Disney television, including the original Pete’s Dragon.
He began his work as a professional comic book and film artist since 1978, with his formal debut as an artist on the original “Heavy Metal” 1981 film.
Since then, Rusty has worked on such films as The Avengers; The Walking Dead; Captain America: The First Avenger; Spider-Man 2 & 3 and done many comic book and trading card projects. He’s provided work for Marvel, DC, Image, Big Bang, and many licensing projects to include: Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Ent., Night of the Living Dead, Vampirella, and many others.
Recently, Rusty has been providing voice over work for animated films such as Dagon, The Man, Left 4 Dead, and others – provided art and inking for new comic book properties – and has been working on new sketch card licensed art. He is currently in production of a new film based on his Mac and Trouble comic.
Rusty Gilligan joins other artists, actors, performers, and collectors of all kinds this July 6-8, 2018, at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough MA. Live music and Cosplay happening all weekend, with limited VIP packages and advance purchase tickets. Free parking, and guaranteed not boring!