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Russell Streiner

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  • Writer
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Russell Streiner in Night of the Living Dead (1968)
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Russsell Streiner was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is still his hometown. He has three children who live nearby. He continues to work in the film business as an independent producer, director and filmmaking instructor at John A. Russo's Movie Academy in Pittsburgh. Although Night of the Living Dead (1968) has been Russ' biggest "movie" success, he has been extremely successful in producing and directing other types of films as well.
BornFebruary 6, 1940
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    Known for

    Marilyn Eastman, Duane Jones, and Judith Ridley in Night of the Living Dead (1968)
    Night of the Living Dead
    7.8
    • Producer(as Russell W. Streiner, produced by)
    • 1968
    Night of the Living Dead (1990)
    Night of the Living Dead
    6.8
    • Producer(as Russ Streiner)
    • 1990
    The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
    The Return of the Living Dead
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 1985
    The Devil and Sam Silverstein (1976)
    The Devil and Sam Silverstein
    • Producer(as Russ Streiner)
    • 1976

    Credits

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    Producer



    • Croc the Movie
      Video
      • assistant producer (credit only)
      • 2023
    • Night of the Living Deaded
      Video
      • producer (credit only)
      • 2022
    • One for the Fire: The Legacy of 'Night of the Living Dead' (2008)
      One for the Fire: The Legacy of 'Night of the Living Dead'
      7.5
      • associate producer (as Russell W. Streiner)
      • 2008
    • Night of the Living Dead (1990)
      Night of the Living Dead
      6.8
      • producer (as Russ Streiner)
      • 1990
    • The Liberation of Cherry Janowski (1976)
      The Liberation of Cherry Janowski
      4.0
      • producer
      • 1976
    • The Devil and Sam Silverstein (1976)
      The Devil and Sam Silverstein
      • producer (as Russ Streiner)
      • 1976
    • The Affair (1971)
      The Affair
      5.1
      • producer
      • 1971
    • Marilyn Eastman, Duane Jones, and Judith Ridley in Night of the Living Dead (1968)
      Night of the Living Dead
      7.8
      • producer (as Russell W. Streiner, produced by)
      • 1968

    Actor



    • They're Here (2019)
      They're Here
      TV Series
      • Jim Riser
      • 2019
    • Sam Awwad and Lana Elizabeth Bateman in John N.E. Hill's Welcome Wagon (2019)
      John N.E. Hill's Welcome Wagon
      Short
      • Johnny
      • 2019
    • Debbie Rochon, John A. Russo, and Sarah French in My Uncle John Is a Zombie! (2016)
      My Uncle John Is a Zombie!
      4.7
      • Reverend Hotchkiss
      • 2016
    • R.P.A.
      Short
      • 2008
    • Night of the Living Dead (1990)
      Night of the Living Dead
      6.8
      • Sheriff McClelland (uncredited)
      • 1990
    • The Majorettes (1987)
      The Majorettes
      4.6
      • Preacher
      • 1987
    • The Liberation of Cherry Janowski (1976)
      The Liberation of Cherry Janowski
      4.0
      • Doctor
      • Masked Rapist (uncredited)
      • 1976
    • The Affair (1971)
      The Affair
      5.1
      • Beer Commercial Assistant Director (uncredited)
      • 1971
    • Marilyn Eastman, Duane Jones, and Judith Ridley in Night of the Living Dead (1968)
      Night of the Living Dead
      7.8
      • Johnny (uncredited)
      • 1968

    Writer



    • The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
      The Return of the Living Dead
      7.3
      • story
      • 1985
    • The Devil and Sam Silverstein (1976)
      The Devil and Sam Silverstein
      • screenplay
      • 1976

    Videos4

    My Uncle John Is A Zombie! - Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:02
    My Uncle John Is A Zombie! - Official Trailer
    Autopsy of the Dead
    Trailer 5:43
    Autopsy of the Dead
    Autopsy of the Dead
    Trailer 5:43
    Autopsy of the Dead
    Autopsy of the Dead
    Trailer 5:06
    Autopsy of the Dead
    Autopsy of the Dead
    Trailer 6:40
    Autopsy of the Dead

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Russ Greiner
    • Born
      • February 6, 1940
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Spouses
        Judith Ridley(divorced, 2 children)

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Is still a film maker and is living with his daughter, Jessica Streiner, in his home town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Quotes
      In making Night of the Living Dead (1968) we tried to make a good movie. The fans have made it a classic.
    • Nickname
      • Russ

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