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Reggie Bannister was credited as an actor, screenwriter and film director. Reggie Bannister was born in Long Beach, California, United States on September 29, 1945. Death is recorded on August 9, 2026, at the age of 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 wrote, directed, sang, and even did make-up, which tells me he loved 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. He died in 2026 at 80, and 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.
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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 – August 9, 2026
- Origin
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film director / singer / make-up artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
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
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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?
Reggie Bannister was born on September 29, 1945.
When did Reggie Bannister die?
Reggie Bannister died on August 9, 2026, aged 80.
Where was Reggie Bannister from?
Reggie Bannister was from Long Beach, California, United States.
What did Reggie Bannister do?
Reggie Bannister worked as actor, screenwriter, film director, singer, make-up artist.
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