Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker, Writer, Actor, Artist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/04/1946 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American filmmaker, actor, writer, and artist who rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films. Known for boundary-pushing movies that are now considered cult classics. His films contain elements of post-modern comedy and surrealism. Called the 'Pope of Trash' by William Burroughs. |
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Career
| Notable Films |
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| Major Achievement | Wrote and directed Hairspray (1988), which became an international success and was adapted into a hit Broadway musical and 2007 musical film. Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 18, 2023. |
| Career Span | Over four decades |
| Roles | Film director, producer, screenwriter, visual artist, photographer, sculptor, writer, actor, journalist |
Style Quotient
| Artistic Themes | Provocation, race, sex, gender, consumerism, religion, satirical commentary on popular culture |
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| Signature Style | Wit, cynicism, queering of popular culture through re-editing and re-contextualizing iconic imagery |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Named the 'Pope of Trash' by William Burroughs | |
| 2. Also works as a visual artist with photography, sculptures, and installations | |
| 3. Published books including Shock Value: A Tasteful Book about Bad Taste (1981) and Crackpot: The Obsessions of John Waters (1983) | |
| 4. His early films Eat Your Makeup (1968) and Mondo Trasho (1969) preceded his breakthrough with Pink Flamingos in 1972 |