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Sleep
1964
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 4, 1936(82)
Day of Death
October 12, 2019
Place of Birth
New York, New York
John Giorno
Acting
Biography
John Giorno was an American poet and performance artist. He founded the not-for-profit production company Giorno Poetry Systems and organized a number of early multimedia poetry experiments and events, including Dial-A-Poem. He became prominent as the subject of Andy Warhol's film Sleep.
Known For
Filmography
- 2025MovieNova '78as Self (archive footage)
- 2017MovieUncle Howardas Self
- 2015MovieA Day in the Life of Andy Warholas Self
- 2013MoviePaul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Openas Self
- 2010MovieJean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Childas Self
- 2007MovieBlack White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpeas Self - poet
- 2007MovieWords of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
- 1991MovieIDn4as John Giorno
- 1989MovieGang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poetsas Self
- 1987MovieAndy Warholas Self
- 1984MovieThe Final Academy Documents
- 1984MovieBurroughs: The Movieas Self
- 1982MoviePoetry in Motionas Self
- 1973MovieCarrefour de la chaussée d'Antin
- 1966MovieScreen Test #3as Self (uncredited)
- 1965MovieAndy Warhol Screen Testsas Self
- 1964MovieScreen Test: John Giornoas Self
- 1964MovieSleepas Himself