John Giorno

1936–2019·Deceased·Active 1982–2022

John Giorno was born on December 4, 1936 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for

Career stats
3Films
3Posters
40Years active
2022Peak year
Eras & genres
Eras
Genres

Selected work

15 posters
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child · 2010
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within · 2010
Flicker
Flicker · 2008
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets · 2008
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe · 2007
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol · 1987
Burroughs: The Movie
Burroughs: The Movie · 1983
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs on the Road
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs on the Road · 2007
Poetry in Motion
Poetry in Motion · 1982
Sleep
Sleep · 1964
The Hour
The Hour · 2005
Arena
Arena · 1975

Frequent collaborators

30 repeat partners
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Actor · 7 films together
William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Actor · 7 films together
Patti Smith
Patti Smith
Actor · 6 films together
Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Self · 5 films together
James Grauerholz
Self · 4 films together
Anne Waldman
Anne Waldman
Self · 3 films together
Grace Jones
Grace Jones
Actor · 3 films together
John Waters
John Waters
Self · 3 films together