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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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Filmography

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 2001 Pandora Peaks (Video documentary)
 1979 Ultra Vixens
 1976 Megavixens
 1975 Supervixens
 1973 Serpent noir
 1970 Orgissimo
 1968 Vixen!
 1966 Mondo Topless (Documentary)
 1965 Mudhoney
 1964 Fanny Hill
 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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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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Personal Quote:

I love big-breasted women with wasp waists. I love them with big cleavages. See more »

Trivia:

Told New York Times that the first time he visited a whorehouse, as a soldier in France during World War II, he was taken there by Ernest Hemingway. See more »

Trademark:

Almost never pans or tilts or dollies his camera, suggests movement through editing, specifically montage. See more »

Nickname:

The Fellini of the Sex Industry See more »

Star Sign:

Aries

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