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Russ Meyer (I) (1922–2004)


Russell Albion Meyer was born in San Leandro, California, to Lydia Lucinda (Hauck), a nurse, and William Arthur Meyer, a police officer, who divorced during his childhood. His parents were both of German descent. Meyer began winning prizes at 15 with his amateur films. He spent World War II in Europe as a combat cameraman. After the war, he became... See full bio »

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Provided audio commentary for film Vixen! (1968). See more »

Publicity Listings:

9 Print Biographies | 8 Interviews | 13 Articles | 3 Pictorials | See more »


Alternate Names:

B. Callum | The Late Russ Meyer | E.E. Meyer | R. Albion Meyer

Height:

6' 0¾" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[about the drive-in audiences for his films] [They] do not read reviews. They're influenced by a shrieking, shouting radio spot, bombastic TV spot and bigger-than-life ads. They go and they eat the tacos and hamburgers and maybe make out a little bit, and it's just a nice place to go. So those people don't give a shit about Judith Crist or Rex Reed. Who are they, you know? See more »

Trivia:

Considered his marriage to third wife Edy Williams a huge mistake. After divorcing Williams, he never married again. See more »

Trademark:

Usually ends his films with some type of violence See more »

Nickname:

King Leer See more »

Star Sign:

Aries

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Would you recommend his films? Oivinaas
What Is His Obsession With Hitler? and Martin Boreman Hitlers Secretary? firstaidfilm
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What should I see next? Actsofcrime
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What made Russ so unique to you,compared to other filmmakers? Silent6000
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