Russ Meyer - Actor Profile

Russ Meyer

Directing
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
29Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 21, 1922
Birth Place: Oakland, California, USA

About Russ Meyer

Russell Albion "Russ" Meyer was an American director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, actor and photographer. Meyer is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful low-budget sexploitation films that featured campy humor, sly satire and large breasted women.

Russ Meyer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Russ Meyer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Russ Meyer's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Russ Meyer's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains TURA!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Russ Meyer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Russ Meyer's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Russ Meyer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 TURA! Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness Self Hit Similar →
2014 Bra Wars – Hollywood’s Affair With The Bra Self Average Similar →
2013 That's Sexploitation! Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2006 Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2004 Pandora Peaks Himself / Narrator Flop Similar →
2004 Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation Self Flop Similar →
2000 Shooting War himself Average Similar →
1998 Playboy's Voluptuous Vixens II Himself Flop Similar →
1998 Playboy: The Story of X Self - Producer and Director Average Similar →
1997 Hollywood Rated 'R' Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1997 Playboy's Voluptuous Vixens - Flop Similar →
1997 Liebe ist Geschmackssache Thanks Flop Similar →
1989 The Tip of the Iceberg - Flop Similar →
1989 Cult People Himself Flop Similar →
1987 Amazon Women on the Moon Video Salesman (segment "Video Date") Average Similar →
1979 Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens The Director (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1976 Up! Hitchcock (uncredited) Average Similar →
1975 Supervixens Motel Manager #2 (uncredited) Average Similar →
1970 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls TV Cameraman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1968 Vixen! Tourist (uncredited) Average Similar →
1968 Finders Keepers, Lovers Weepers! o.A. Flop Similar →
1965 Motorpsycho! Sheriff Average Similar →
1965 Mudhoney o.A. Average Similar →
1963 Skyscrapers and Brassieres Himself Flop Similar →
1963 Heavenly Bodies Fetischist Flop Similar →
1962 Wild Gals of the Naked West - Flop Similar →
1961 Erotica Cameraman Flop Similar →
1959 The Immoral Mr. Teas Audience Member (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Russ Meyer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Russ Meyer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Russ Meyer is "TURA!" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Russ Meyer acted in?

Russ Meyer has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Russ Meyer?

Other notable films include "Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness", "Playboy: The Story of X", and "Mudhoney".

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