John Giorno was an American actor and producer, born on December 4, 1936, in New York City, New York, USA. He is best known for his roles in IDn4 (1991), Poetry in Motion (1982), and R.E.M.: We All Go Back to Where We Belong – John Giorno Version (2011).
Personal and Family Life
John Giorno was married to Ugo Rondinone until his death on October 11, 2019. Throughout his life, Giorno was known for his creativity and vibrant personality, often engaging with other artists and musicians.
Death and Legacy
John Giorno passed away on October 11, 2019, from a heart attack in Manhattan, New York City. His contributions to the art and film world left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his unique style and dedication to poetry and performance.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open | 2013-04-04 | Self |
| Sleep | 1964-01-17 | Himself |
| IDn4 | 1991-11-13 | John Giorno |
| Burroughs: The Movie | 1984-02-10 | Self |
| Screen Test #3 | 1966-10-23 | |
| Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road | 2007-01-01 | |
| John Washing | 1963-01-01 | Himself |
| A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol | 2015-08-25 | Self |
| Andy Warhol | 1987-06-09 | Himself |
| Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets | 1989-01-01 | Himself |
| Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child | 2010-01-25 | Self |
| Poetry in Motion | 1982-09-17 | |
| Andy Warhol Screen Tests | 1965-11-28 | Self |
| Uncle Howard | 2017-03-10 | Self |
| Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line | Himself | |
| Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe | 2007-05-01 | Self – poet |
| Nine Poems in Basilicata | Interpretation | |
| The Final Academy Documents | 1984-08-16 | |
| Carrefour de la chaussée d’Antin | 1973-01-01 | |
| Screen Test: John Giorno | 1964-02-04 | Self |