John Giorno
John Giorno was an American poet and performance artist. He founded the not-for-profit production company Giorno Poetry Systems and organized a number of early multimedia poetry experiments and events, including Dial-A-Poem. He became prominent as the subject of Andy Warhol's film Sleep.
Filmography (21 titles)
MovieNova '78
Self (archive footage) · 2025
6.5MovieUncle Howard
Self · 2017
5.0MovieA Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
Self · 2015
5.0MoviePaul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open
Self · 2013
Just Say NO to Family Values
Himself · 2011
7.3MovieJean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Self · 2010
4.8MovieBlack White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
Self - poet · 2007
MovieWords of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
2007
Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line
Himself · 2001
MovieIDn4
John Giorno · 1991
5.0MovieGang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Self · 1989
6.8MovieAndy Warhol
Self · 1987
8.0MovieThe Final Academy Documents
1984
7.0MovieBurroughs: The Movie
Self · 1984
8.0MoviePoetry in Motion
Self · 1982
10.0MovieCarrefour de la chaussée d'Antin
1973
7.5MovieScreen Test #3
Self (uncredited) · 1966
8.0MovieAndy Warhol Screen Tests
Self · 1965
MovieScreen Test: John Giorno
Self · 1964
3.8MovieSleep
Himself · 1964
John Washing
Himself · 1963