Vyto Ruginis

Vyto Ruginis (born Vytautas Ruginis; April 17, 1956) is an English-American actor and producer. He gained recognition for his role as vampire Russell Winters in the television series Angel's first episode, 'City Of.' Ruginis has made notable appearances in popular TV shows like CSI, House MD, The X-Files, ER, Law & Order, and NCIS: Los Angeles. Born in Wolverhampton, England to Lithuanian parents, he later relocated to Chicago, Illinois. Ruginis has an extensive filmography, including movies such as The Devil's Advocate, Cliffhanger, Broken Arrow, Jumpin' Jack Flash, The Fast and The Furious, and Auto Focus. In 2014, he showcased his talent in the stage play 'In the Water,' directed by Sharyn Rothstein. Ruginis was honored with an induction into the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame on September 12, 2015.