Filmmakers who died on September 18

Take a focused look at the filmmakers who passed away on September 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2004 Russ Meyer

  Russ Meyer was an American filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, and photographer, best known for his sexploitation films of the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by campy humor, satire, and the portrayal of voluptuous women. [bio]