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Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American filmmaker. He was primarily known for writing and directing a successful series of sexploitation films featuring campy humor, sly satire and large-breasted women, which have attracted a considerable cult following. His best-known works include Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965), Vixen! (1968), Supervixens (1975), Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens (1979), and the film he considered to be his definitive work, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970).

Quick facts about Russ Meyer

  • Full name: Russ Meyer
  • Born: 1922-03-21
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q315325

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Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American filmmaker.

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Russ Meyer was born on 1922-03-21.

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