Did Galecki Play Russ on Christmas Vacation?

By Alice Nichols

If you’re a fan of the popular Christmas movie ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’, you may have noticed a familiar face in one of the early scenes. Johnny Galecki, who played Rusty Griswold in the movie, has been a subject of debate among fans. Did he also play Russ, Audrey’s younger brother?

While some fans believe that Galecki indeed played both Rusty and Russ, others argue that it was just a case of mistaken identity. Let’s take a closer look at the evidence and try to find out if this is true.

Firstly, it’s important to note that Russ had only one scene in the movie – he was seen sitting at the kitchen table with his family, eating breakfast. His face is not clearly visible as he is mostly hidden behind his cereal bowl.

On the other hand, Galecki appears in multiple scenes as Rusty – he is present throughout the entire movie and has several speaking roles. It’s easy to see how someone watching the movie for the first time could confuse Russ for Rusty.

However, there are a few key differences between Russ and Rusty that suggest they were played by different actors. For instance, Russ has curly hair while Rusty’s hair is straight. Additionally, Russ is much younger than Rusty – he appears to be around 8-10 years old while Rusty is a teenager.

Despite these differences, some fans still believe that Galecki played both roles. They argue that child actors can change their appearance significantly over time and that it’s possible for Galecki to have straightened his hair for the role of Rusty.

In conclusion, while there are arguments on both sides of this debate, it seems unlikely that Johnny Galecki played both Russ and Rusty in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’. While there may be some similarities between the two characters’ appearances, there are enough differences to suggest that they were played by different actors.