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Jason Russell is an American filmmaker, actor, and activist. He is best known as the co-founder of Invisible Children, a non-profit organization that gained widespread attention for its Kony 2012 campaign. He directed and starred in the viral video that brought international attention to the Lord's Resistance Army and its leader, Joseph Kony.
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Jason Russell is a filmmaker and activist best known as the co-founder of Invisible Children, a non-profit organization focused on ending the use of child soldiers in Africa, particularly by Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). He gained widespread attention with the 2012 viral video Kony 2012.
Early Life
Born in 1978, Russell grew up in Southern California and developed an interest in filmmaking and humanitarian work from a young age.
Career
In 2003, Russell co-founded Invisible Children after traveling to Uganda and witnessing the effects of the LRA's violence. He became the organization's Creative Director and spearheaded numerous campaigns, including the highly publicized Kony 2012 campaign. The film's viral success brought unprecedented awareness to the LRA, but also drew criticism for its oversimplification of the conflict and Invisible Children's financial practices.
Personal Life
Russell is married and has children. Following the intense public scrutiny of Kony 2012, he experienced a highly publicized episode of mental health struggles.
Channel Credits
Invisible Children uses film and social action to end the use of child soldiers and restore LRA-affected communities in East and Central Africa. We believe in the equal value of all human life and that stopping injustice is a global responsibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jason Russell?
Jason Russell is an American filmmaker, actor, and activist, best known as the co-founder of Invisible Children.
What is Jason Russell known for?
Jason Russell is known for directing and starring in the viral video Kony 2012, which brought international attention to the Lord's Resistance Army and its leader, Joseph Kony.
What organization did Jason Russell co-found?
Jason Russell co-founded Invisible Children, a non-profit organization focused on ending the use of child soldiers and restoring communities affected by the Lord's Resistance Army.
What was the purpose of the Kony 2012 campaign?
The Kony 2012 campaign aimed to bring international awareness to the crimes of Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army, advocating for their arrest and the end of their use of child soldiers.
What role did Jason Russell play in the Kony 2012 video?
Jason Russell directed and starred in the Kony 2012 video.
When did the Invisible Children YouTube channel join the platform?
The Invisible Children YouTube channel joined the platform in December 2006.
What is the mission of Invisible Children?
The mission of Invisible Children is to end the use of child soldiers in Joseph Kony's rebel war and restore LRA-affected communities in East and Central Africa to peace and prosperity.
What are Jason Russell's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Jason YouTube channels collectively have over 10.6M subscribers, more than 5,157.5M views, and have uploaded over 4.7K videos.
First name
Jason
Last name
Russell
Birthdate
October 12, 1980
Age 45
Years active
2006 - present
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