| Regina Russell Banali | |
| Spouse: | Frankie Banali (deceased) |
| Occupation: | Film director, producer, actress |
Regina Russell Banali is an American film producer, director, television presenter, and actress. She has appeared in over 50 films and television shows.
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.[1] [2] 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.[3]
Banali was married to Quiet Riot drummer and manager Frankie Banali until his death on August 20, 2020.[4]