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Jackie Curtis (February 19, 1947 – May 15, 1985) was an American actor, writer, singer, and Warhol superstar.
Oct 22, 2018 · Learn about Jackie Curtis, a playwright, poet, and drag performer who was part of Andy Warhol's Superstars and Lou Reed's song. Discover how Curtis challenged gender norms and created a unique style of camp and glamour in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Feb 19, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of Jackie Curtis, a performer, writer, and poet who was a pioneer of trash and glam in the East Village. Explore her family history, her relationship with Slugger Ann, and her collaborations with Warhol, Reed, and others.
Jackie Curtis (1947-1985) was a friend and collaborator of Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey, and a prolific performer in theater, film and music. He was known for his drag roles, his plays, his poetry and his glamorous style.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Jackie Curtis was a friend and collaborator of Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey, and a performer in their films and plays. He was also a playwright, poet, singer and drag queen who died of a drug overdose in 1985.
- February 19, 1947
- May 15, 1985
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Craig Highberger's film portrait of Jackie Curtis, a pioneer of drag performance and underground theater, features interviews, photos, and clips of his plays and films. Learn about his life, art, and legacy as a working-class rebel and a chameleon of gender.
Feb 26, 2024 · Jackie Curtis was a playwright and drag performer who staged farcical plays in New York's queer underground. Learn about her life, work, and the controversial play Vain Victory that Warhol and Lennon saw.
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