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Overview
Mini Biography:
Growing up in Baltimore in the 1950s, John Waters was not like other children;... moreAwards:
4 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(107 articles)
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US TV Schedule:
| Thur. July 9 | 8:00 PM | APL | Jessica the Hippo | more |
Filmography
Jump to filmography as: In Development, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew, Music Department, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
- The Junior Defenders (2007) (V) .... Narrator
- Hairspray (2007) .... Flasher
- "'Til Death Do Us Part" .... The Groom Reaper (14 episodes, 2006-2007)
... aka "Love You to Death" (Canada: English title)
- A Christmas Murder (2007) TV episode .... The Groom Reaper
- The In-Law Murders (2007) TV episode .... The Groom Reaper
- The Pond Scum Murder (2007) TV episode .... The Groom Reaper
- Storage Unit Murder (2007) TV episode .... The Groom Reaper
- Car Keys Murder (2007) TV episode .... The Groom Reaper
(9 more) - In the Land of Merry Misfits (2007) .... Narrator
- Each Time I Kill (2007) .... Movie Watcher
- "My Name Is Earl" .... Funeral Director (1 episode, 2007)
- Kept a Guy Locked in a Truck (2007) TV episode .... Funeral Director - Seed of Chucky (2004) .... Pete Peters
- Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat (2002) .... The Reverend
- Cecil B. DeMented (2000) (uncredited) .... Reporter
... aka Cecil B. Demented (France) - Sweet and Lowdown (1999) .... Mr. Haynes
- Pecker (1998) (voice) (uncredited) .... Pervert on Phone
- "Frasier" .... Roger (1 episode, 1998)
- The Maris Counselor (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Roger - Anarchy TV (1998)
- "The Simpsons" .... John (1 episode, 1997)
- Homer's Phobia (1997) TV episode (voice) .... John - "Homicide: Life on the Street" .... Bartender / ... (2 episodes, 1993-1995)
... aka "Homicide" (USA: informal short title)
- Law and Disorder (1995) TV episode .... R. Vincent Smith
- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (1993) TV episode .... Bartender - Family Album (1994) (TV) .... Vincent
... aka Danielle Steel's 'Family Album' (USA: complete title) - Serial Mom (1994) (voice) (uncredited) .... Ted Bundy
- "21 Jump Street" .... Mr. Bean (1 episode, 1990)
- Awomp-Bomp-Aloobomb, Aloop Bamboom (1990) TV episode .... Mr. Bean - Homer and Eddie (1989) .... Robber #1
- Hairspray (1988) .... Dr. Fredrickson
- Something Wild (1986) .... Used Car Guy
- Pink Flamingos (1972) (voice) (uncredited) .... Mr. J
... aka John Waters' Pink Flamingos (USA: complete title) - Mondo Trasho (1969) (voice) (uncredited) .... Reporter
... aka John Waters' Mondo Trasho (USA: complete title)
Writer:
- Hairspray 2 (2010) (announced) (story)
- Hairspray (2007) (1988 screenplay)
- This Filthy World (2006) (written by)
- "John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You" (2006) TV series (unknown episodes)
- A Dirty Shame (2004) (written by)
- Cecil B. DeMented (2000) (written by)
... aka Cecil B. Demented (France) - Pecker (1998) (written by)
- Serial Mom (1994) (written by)
- Cry-Baby (1990) (written by)
- Hairspray (1988) (written by)
- Polyester (1981) (writer)
- Desperate Living (1977) (writer)
- Female Trouble (1974) (writer)
- Pink Flamingos (1972) (writer)
... aka John Waters' Pink Flamingos (USA: complete title) - The Diane Linkletter Story (1970) (writer)
- Multiple Maniacs (1970) (writer)
- Mondo Trasho (1969) (written by)
... aka John Waters' Mondo Trasho (USA: complete title) - Eat Your Makeup (1968) (writer)
- Roman Candles (1966) (writer)
- Hag in a Black Leather Jacket (1964) (writer)
Director:
- A Dirty Shame (2004)
- Cecil B. DeMented (2000)
... aka Cecil B. Demented (France) - Pecker (1998)
- Serial Mom (1994)
- Cry-Baby (1990)
- Hairspray (1988)
- Polyester (1981)
- Desperate Living (1977)
- Female Trouble (1974)
- Pink Flamingos (1972)
... aka John Waters' Pink Flamingos (USA: complete title) - Multiple Maniacs (1970)
- The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)
- Mondo Trasho (1969)
... aka John Waters' Mondo Trasho (USA: complete title) - Eat Your Makeup (1968)
- Roman Candles (1966)
- Hag in a Black Leather Jacket (1964)
Producer:
- Hairspray (1988) (co-producer)
- Polyester (1981) (producer)
- Desperate Living (1977) (producer)
- Female Trouble (1974) (producer)
- Pink Flamingos (1972) (producer)
... aka John Waters' Pink Flamingos (USA: complete title) - Multiple Maniacs (1970) (producer)
- The Diane Linkletter Story (1970) (producer)
- Mondo Trasho (1969) (producer)
... aka John Waters' Mondo Trasho (USA: complete title) - Eat Your Makeup (1968) (producer)
- Roman Candles (1966) (producer)
- Hag in a Black Leather Jacket (1964) (producer)
Cinematographer:
- Desperate Living (1977)
- Female Trouble (1974)
- Pink Flamingos (1972)
... aka John Waters' Pink Flamingos (USA: complete title) - Multiple Maniacs (1970)
- The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)
- Mondo Trasho (1969) (filmed by)
... aka John Waters' Mondo Trasho (USA: complete title) - Eat Your Makeup (1968)
- Roman Candles (1966)
- Hag in a Black Leather Jacket (1964)
Editor:
- Female Trouble (1974)
- Pink Flamingos (1972)
... aka John Waters' Pink Flamingos (USA: complete title) - Multiple Maniacs (1970)
- The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)
- Mondo Trasho (1969)
... aka John Waters' Mondo Trasho (USA: complete title) - Eat Your Makeup (1968)
- Roman Candles (1966)
- Hag in a Black Leather Jacket (1964)
Soundtrack:
- Cecil B. DeMented (2000) (writer: "Bankable Bitch", "No Budget", "Demented Forever")
... aka Cecil B. Demented (France) - Pecker (1998) (writer: "Straight Boys", "Don't Drop the Soap (For Anyone Else But Me)")
- Female Trouble (1974) (lyrics: "Female Trouble")
Miscellaneous Crew:
- Hairspray (2007) (consultant)
Music Department:
- Female Trouble (1974) (librettist: title song)
Thanks:
- All About Evil (2009) (post-production) (special thanks)
- Stiff Jobs (2009) (V) (special thanks)
- Little Joe (2009) (thanks)
- Abbey of Thelema (2007) (special thanks)
- An American Crime (2007) (very special thanks)
- Madison Class of '64 (2006) (a tribute to the genius of)
... aka Sergi Rubió's Madison Class of '64 (International: English title) - Yeti: A Love Story (2006) (V) (special thanks)
- This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) (the producers wish to thank)
- Small Town Gay Bar (2006) (thanks)
- Love and Deaf (2004) (thanks)
- Meet Bob Shaye (2004) (V) (special thanks)
- Welcome to Hollywood (1998) (special thanks)
- Headless Body in Topless Bar (1995) (special thanks)
- The Passing (1985) (special thanks)
Self:
- I Am Divine (2010) (filming) .... Himself
- Uncle Bob (2009) (completed) .... Himself
- Beautiful Darling (2009) .... Himself
... aka Beautiful Darling: The Life and Times of Candy Darling (USA: alternative title) - Blank City (2009)
- It Came from Kuchar (2009) .... Himself
- "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Himself (6 episodes, 2005-2009)
- Episode dated 14 January 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 14 April 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 9 November 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode #3.52 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode #2.57 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
(1 more) - The Wild World of Ted V. Mikels (2008) .... The Narrator
- "Sex: The Revolution" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2008)
- Tainted Love (2008) TV episode .... Himself
- Do Your Own Thing (2008) TV episode .... Himself
- The Big Bang (2008) TV episode .... Himself
- Save It for Marriage (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Starz Inside: In the Gutter (2008) (TV) .... Himself
- Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (2008) .... Himself
- The 62nd Annual Tony Awards (2008) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
- SqueezeBox! (2008) .... Himself
- Guest of Cindy Sherman (2008) .... Himself
- "The Daily Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2007-2008)
... aka "A Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (USA: new title)
... aka "Jon Stewart" (Australia)
... aka "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition" (International: English title: cut version)
... aka "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (USA: new title)
- Episode dated 22 April 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 13 March 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Speechless (2008) (TV) .... Himself
- You Can't Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of 'Hairspray' (2007) (V) .... Himself
- Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) .... Himself
- "The Graham Norton Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode #2.4 (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Jessica the Hippo (2007) (TV) (voice)
- Obscene (2007) .... Himself
- "HBO First Look" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1994-2007)
- Welcome to the '60s: On the Set of 'Hairspray' (2007) TV episode .... Himself
- The Making of 'Serial Mom' (1994) TV episode .... Himself - "The Henry Rollins Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
- John Waters/The Mars Volta (2007) TV episode .... Himself - "Sunday Morning Shootout" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2007)
... aka "Hollywood Shootout" (USA: syndication title)
... aka "Shootout" (USA: new title)
- John Waters: Part II (2007) TV episode .... Himself
- John Waters (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Happy Birthday Elton! From Madison Square Garden, New York (2007) (TV) .... Himself
... aka Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden (Australia) - Schau mir in die Augen, Kleiner (2007) .... Himself
... aka Here's Looking at You, Boy (International: English title)
... aka Here's Looking at You, Boy - The Coming Out of Queer Cinema (International: English title)
... aka Schau mir in die Augen, Kleiner - Das Coming-Out des schwul-lesbischen Films (Germany: long title) - Film Independent's 2007 Spirit Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself
- The Roots of 'Hairspray' (2007) (V) .... Himself
- Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' (2006) (V) .... Himself
- Jackass Number Two (2006) .... Himself
- This Filthy World (2006) .... Himself
- The Wire: It's All Connected (2006) (TV) .... Himself
- Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off and on Broadway (2006) (V) .... Himself
- 50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV) .... Himself
... aka Film4's 50 Films to See Before You Die (UK: complete title) - "I Love the '70s: Volume 2" (2006) TV series .... Himself
- Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (2006) .... Himself
- Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes (2006) (V) .... Himself
- Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades (2006) (V) .... Himself
- "The Bigger Picture" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
... aka "Graham Norton's Bigger Picture" (UK: new title)
... aka "The Bigger Picture with Graham Norton" (USA: long title)
- Episode #2.7 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) .... Himself
- "John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You" (2006) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
- This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) .... Himself - Director of 'A Dirty Shame'
- I Love the Holidays (2005) (TV) .... Himself
- "Real Time with Bill Maher" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
... aka "Real Time with Bill Maher: Electile Dysfunction '08" (USA: promotional title)
- Episode #3.23 (2005) TV episode .... Himself - "I Love the 80's 3-D" (2005) TV series .... Himself
- It Came from Baltimore (2005) (V) .... Himself
- "Last Call with Carson Daly" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Episode dated 21 June 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself - All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame' (2005) (V) .... Himself
- Conceiving the 'Seed of Chucky' (2005) (V) .... Himself
- Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005) .... Himself
- "Tracks" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Spécial Freaks (2005) TV episode .... Himself - "Le grand journal de Canal+" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Episode dated 2 May 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself - The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself (presenter: Best First Screenplay)
- That Man: Peter Berlin (2005) .... Himself
- Inside Deep Throat (2005) .... Himself
- "X-Rated" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004)
- The Scenes They Tried to Ban (2004) TV episode .... Himself
- The Films That Shocked Britain (2004) TV episode .... Himself - "Biography" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2004)
- Melanie Griffith (2004) TV episode .... Himself
- John Waters (2004) TV episode .... Himself
- Traci Lords (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Thinking XXX (2004) (TV) .... Himself
- "SexTV" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
- Pink or Blue?: The Science of Sex Selection/John Waters (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Blondie: Live by Request (2004) (TV) (voice) .... Himself
- Class of '80 Debbie Harry (2004) (TV) .... Himself
- "The Graham Norton Effect" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
- Episode #1.8 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - "Dinner for Five" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
- Episode #3.10 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself (Host/Master of Ceremonies)
- Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2004) (voice) .... Narrator
- Larry Clark, Great American Rebel (2003) .... Himself
- Abby Singer (2003) .... Himself
... aka Abby Singer 2007 (USA: DVD title) - "Art in the Twenty-First Century" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
- Stories (2003) TV episode .... Himself - Totally Gay! (2003) (TV) .... Himself
... aka VH-1's Totally Gay! (USA: complete title) - Hollywood High (2003) (TV) .... Himself
- "V Graham Norton" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
- Episode #3.57 (2003) TV episode .... Himself - The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Host
- Sylvester: Mighty Real (2002) .... Himself
- "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2002)
- Pia Zadora (2002) TV episode .... Himself
- Divine (1999) TV episode .... Himself - The 2002 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself - Host
- "So Graham Norton" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
- Episode #5.12 (2002) TV episode .... Himself - The Cockettes (2002) .... Himself
- "Independent View" (2002) TV series .... Himself
- All About Desire: The Passionate Cinema of Pedro Almodovar (2001) (TV) .... Himself
... aka All About Desire (UK: short title) - Memories of Oz (2001) (TV) .... Himself
- The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself
- Indie Sex: Taboos (2001) (TV) .... Himself
- Film-Fest DVD: Issue 5 - Cannes 2000 & SXSW (2000) (V) .... Himself
- Pie in the Sky: The Brigid Berlin Story (2000) .... Himself
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1998-2000)
... aka "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (Australia)
- Episode dated 11 August 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 26 September 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself - In Bad Taste (2000) (TV) .... Himself
- "Magacine" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
- Episode dated 1 May 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself - "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
- Ricki Lake (1999) TV episode .... Himself - The 20th Century: Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999) (TV) .... Himself
- Forever Hollywood (1999) (TV) .... Himself
- Welcome to Hollywood (1998) .... Himself
- Little Castles (1998) .... Himself
... aka Little Castles: A Formstone Phenomenon (USA: cable TV title) - "The Roseanne Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
- Episode #1.11 (1998) TV episode .... Himself - "Behind the Music" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
... aka "VH1's Behind the Music" (USA)
- Blondie (1998) TV episode .... Himself - "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
... aka "Late Show Backstage" (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
... aka "Letterman" (Australia)
... aka "The Late Show" (USA: informal short title)
- Episode dated 24 February 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself - Divine Trash (1998) .... Himself
- Home Movie on John Waters (1998) .... Himself
- Anthem (1997) .... Himself
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
- Episode dated 2 April 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself - Groupies (1997) .... Himself
- "American Cinema" .... Himself (1 episode)
- The Star (????) TV episode .... Himself - "Ricki Lake" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
- Episode dated 12 April 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Himself - "The Incredibly Strange Film Show" .... Himself (1 episode)
... aka "Son of the Incredibly Strange Film Show" (UK: second season title)
- John Waters (????) TV episode .... Himself - "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
- Episode dated 16 October 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself - Divine Waters (1985) .... Himself
- Edith's Shopping Bag (1976) .... Himself
- Love Letter to Edie (1975) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
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"The Graham Norton Show"
- Episode #2.13 (2008) TV episode .... Himself -
"Carta blanca"
- Episode #1.3 (2006) TV episode .... Himself -
"Silenci?"
- Episode #4.23 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
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