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John Samuel Waters Jr. (born April 22, 1946) is an American filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist. He rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including Multiple Maniacs (1970), Pink Flamingos (1972) and Female Trouble (1974).
John Waters is an American filmmaker, actor, writer and director known for his shocking and transgressive movies. He is the creator of cult classics like Pink Flamingos, Hairspray and Serial Mom, and a champion of underground and trash culture.
- January 1, 1
- 1.88 m
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Learn about the life and career of John Waters, a controversial and influential filmmaker who made transgressive movies with his Dreamland repertory company. Find out his birth date, nicknames, trademarks, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- April 22, 1946
John Waters is a versatile and respected actor who has appeared in TV, film and theatre in Australia and abroad. He is also a musician who wrote and performed in ReUnion and Looking for Mr. Right.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- London, England, UK
Feb 17, 2022 · John Waters in his home in Baltimore. Peter Fisher for TIME. By Judy Berman. February 17, 2022 8:30 AM EST. C onventional wisdom holds that 2021’s much anticipated hot vax summer never...
- Judy Berman
Sep 17, 2023 · John Waters Is Ready for His Hollywood Closeup. The director reflects on getting a star on the Walk of Fame and a museum retrospective about his career as a cinematic provocateur. By Michael...
Dec 29, 2023 · A comprehensive guide to the controversial and provocative filmmaker's 10 films, from his debut Mondo Trasho to his final A Dirty Shame. Learn about Waters' signature style, themes, and legacy in this list of his movies, with ratings and streaming options.
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