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John Giorno

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

December 4, 1936

Died

October 12, 2019 (age 82)

Place of Birth

New York, New York

John Giorno

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

2025FilmNova '78as Self (archive footage)2017FilmUncle Howardas Self 2015FilmA Day in the Life of Andy Warholas Self 2013FilmPaul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Openas Self 2011FilmJust Say NO to Family Valuesas Himself 2010FilmJean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Childas Self 2007FilmBlack White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpeas Self - poet 2007FilmWords of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road 2001FilmConnections: Ray Johnson On-Lineas Himself 1991FilmIDn4as John Giorno 1989FilmGang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poetsas Self 1987FilmAndy Warholas Self 1984FilmThe Final Academy Documents 1984FilmBurroughs: The Movieas Self 1982FilmPoetry in Motionas Self 1973FilmCarrefour de la chaussée d'Antin 1966FilmScreen Test #3as Self (uncredited)1965FilmAndy Warhol Screen Testsas Self 1964FilmScreen Test: John Giornoas Self 1964FilmSleepas Himself 1963FilmJohn Washingas Himself —FilmNine Poems in Basilicataas interpretation