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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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(1961)
Up! Director
(1976)

Filmography

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 2002 Pandora Peaks (Video documentary)
 1991 Jean Park: Soultwister (Music Video)
 1990 Melissa Mounds (Documentary)
 1990 Mondo Topless, Too (Documentary)
 1976 Up!
 1975 Supervixens
 1973 Black Snake
 1972 Foxy/Viva Foxy Trailer (Short)
 1968 Vixen!
 1966 Mondo Topless (Documentary)
 1965 Motorpsycho!
 1965 Mudhoney
 1964 Fanny Hill
 1964 Lorna
 1963 Europe in the Raw (Documentary)
 1961 Erotica
 1961 The Naked Camera (Short)
 1960 This Is My Body (Short)
 1949 The French Peep Show (Documentary short)
 1947 Afro Mood Burlesque (Short) (unconfirmed)
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Show Show Camera and Electrical Department (6 credits)
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Show Show Location management (1 credit)
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Show Show Self (27 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (7 credits)
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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)

Spouse:

Edy Williams  (divorced) | See more »

Parents:

Meyer, William Arthur | Hauck, Lydia Lucinda
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I'd like to be recognized as a good filmmaker. See more »

Trivia:

Although his films objectified women and often displayed female sexuality and nudity, his films have a cult following among gay men and are popular among them, especially Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965) and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970). 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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