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Joe Coleman

Joe Coleman

Joseph Coleman is an American painter, illustrator actor and performance artist. He has been described as the ‘Walking ghost of Old America’, by his wife photographer, Whitney Ward, for his over-riding interest in the historical arcana and personae that often populate his paintings.

Known for

How Dark My Love
How Dark My Love
2025 • Self
The Cruel Tale of the Medicine Man
2015
Don Peyote
Don Peyote
2014 • John the Baptist
Serial Killer Culture
Serial Killer Culture
2014 • Himself
Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation
Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation
2007 • Self
Llik Your Idols
Llik Your Idols
2007
Disinfo.Con
2007 • Self
Collectors
2000 • Self

Full filmography

Don Peyote
Don Peyote
2014 • John the Baptist
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Scarlet Diva
Scarlet Diva
2000 • Mr. Paar
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The Broken Giant
The Broken Giant
1997 • Samuel Woodbridge
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Shadows in the City
1991 • Professor Mephisto
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Mondo New York
Mondo New York
1988 • Professor Mambuzu
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Joe Coleman – Biography, Known For & Filmography