John Waters

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  • John Samuel Waters, Jr. is an American filmmaker, writer, and visual artist known for his transgressive cult films.

  • Born in Baltimore in 1946, he gained notoriety in the 1970s with provocative works like Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble.

  • Waters later achieved mainstream success with Hairspray, which spawned a Broadway musical.

  • His distinctive pencil-thin mustache became his trademark.

  • Beyond filmmaking, Waters has written books, performed stand-up comedy, and curated art exhibitions.

  • He is celebrated for his campy aesthetic, subversive humor, and championing of outsider art and culture.

Books by John Waters