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Learn about John Waters, who rose to fame in the 1970s for his transgressive cult films, such as Pink Flamingos and Hairspray. Find out about his early life, career, collaborations, and influences.
IMDb profile of John Waters, a director, writer and actor known for his shocking and low-budget movies. See his credits, awards, photos, videos and trivia for his films, from Pink Flamingos to Hairspray.
- January 1, 1
- 1.88 m
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Zachary Moser
- Pink Flamingos (1972) An outrageous and scandalous cult phenomenon.
- Female Trouble (1974) A campy and subversive celebrity satire. Female Trouble stars many of John Waters' recurring actors and revolves around the turbulent life of another one of Divine's personas, Dawn Davenport.
- Multiple Maniacs (1970) A circus sideshow filled with terrible people. Multiple Maniacs expands the spectrum of Divine's character acting to perhaps his most stand-out role, traveling sideshow leader Lady Divine.
- Desperate Living (1977) The third film in Waters' "Trash Trilogy" Mink Stole plays distraught housewife Peggy in Desperate Living who kills her husband and runs away with her nurse Grizelda to a shantytown overruled by Queen Carlotta.
An insane independent film director and his renegade group of teenage filmmakers kidnap an A-list Hollywood actress and force her to star in their underground film.
Jan 26, 2023 · A list of 12 feature films by the Baltimore-based director, from his debut "Mondo Trasho" to his latest "Cecil B. Demented". Find out which ones are his best and worst, and why, with plot summaries and quotes.
May 7, 2024 · A guide to the cult director's subversive and shocking cinema, from Divine to Johnny Depp. Find out which movies are worth watching and which ones to skip.
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Apr 14, 2022 · A comprehensive list of the eleven feature films by the iconic director of trash cinema, John Waters. From his campy musicals to his satirical thrillers, discover the best and worst of his oeuvre, with analysis and commentary.
