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Reggie Bannister is credited as an actor, screenwriter and film director. Reggie Bannister was born in Long Beach, California, United States on September 29, 1945. The age as of 2026 is 80.
My Take
Reggie Bannister is, to me, a lasting hero of cult cinema. His role as Reggie in the Phantasm series, running since 1979, carries a warmth and oddball charm no ordinary actor could supply. Beyond acting he writes, directs, sings, and even does make-up, which tells me he loves the whole craft of filmmaking, not just the spotlight. Staying with one series across decades, beloved by generations of fans, is its own kind of achievement. I have a soft spot for artists like this who build a real, enduring legacy outside the mainstream, and I want to applaud that single-minded devotion.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Reggie Bannister
- Name (Japanese)
- レジー・バニスター
- Reading
- れじー・ばにすたー
- Born
- September 29, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film director / singer / make-up artist
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.reggiebannister.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie%20Bannister
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3931716
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Reggie Bannister born?
Born September 29, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Reggie Bannister from?
Reggie Bannister is from Long Beach, California, United States.
What does Reggie Bannister do?
Reggie Bannister works as actor, screenwriter, film director, singer, make-up artist.
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