Russ Meyer

Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that featured campy humor, sly satire and large-breasted women, such as Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!. Meyer often named Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as his definitive work.

This article is about the American filmmaker. For the baseball player, see Russ Meyer (baseball). For the aviation businessman, see Russell W. Meyer Jr.

Russ Meyer
Meyer in 1996 (photo by Roger Ebert)
Born
Russell Albion Meyer

(1922-03-21)March 21, 1922
San Leandro, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 2004(2004-09-18) (aged 82)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active1947–2001
Spouses
Betty Valdovinos
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(m. 1949⁠–⁠1950)​
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    (m. 1952⁠–⁠1966)​
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      (m. 1970⁠–⁠1975)​
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