Regina Russell Banali | |
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 Russell and Frankie Banali in 2014 | |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, actress |
| Spouse | Frankie Banali (deceased) |
| Website | pinkmermaid |
Regina Russell Banali is an American film producer, director, television presenter, and actress. She has appeared in over 50 films and television shows. [1]
One of her first roles as an actress was playing one of the three mermaids who save Robin Williams's character in Steven Spielberg's Hook (1991). She produced and directed a commissioned comedy short for Crackle and PSAs for the HSUS on animal welfare issues. She directed and produced a feature-length documentary called Quiet Riot – Well Now You're Here There's No Way Back about the hard rock band Quiet Riot. [2] [3] It premiered on the Showtime Network January 29, 2015.
Banali owned and operated Celebrity Closet Raiders, a designer resale store in West Hollywood which carried merchandise previously owned by celebrities. [4]
Banali was married to Quiet Riot drummer and manager Frankie Banali until his death due to pancreatic cancer on August 20, 2020. [5] Following his diagnosis, she became a vocal supporter of early detection and self-advocacy in healthcare. [6]