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John Giorno

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.

Known for

Nova '78
Nova '78
2025 • Self (archive footage)
Uncle Howard
Uncle Howard
2017 • Self
A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
2015 • Self
Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open
Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open
2013 • Self
Just Say NO to Family Values
2011 • Himself
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
2010 • Self
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
2007 • Self - poet
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
2007

Full filmography

Nova '78
Nova '78
2025 • Self (archive footage)
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IDn4
IDn4
1991 • John Giorno
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Screen Test #3
Screen Test #3
1966 • Self (uncredited)
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Sleep
Sleep
1964 • Himself
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John Washing
1963 • Himself
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Nine Poems in Basilicata
Unknown year • interpretation
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John Giorno – Biography, Known For & Filmography