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Paul Morrissey

Feb 23, 1938 - Oct 28, 2024 (86 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

Paul Morrissey (February 23, 1938 - October 28, 2024) was an American film director, best-known for his association with Andy Warhol.

Morrissey attended Ampleforth College, a private Roman Catholic boarding school and Fordham University, both Roman Catholic schools, and later served in the United States Army. A political conservative and self-described "right-winger", who has publicly protested against what he perceives as immorality and "anti-Catholicism", Morrissey's long-term collaboration with the low-keyed, apparently apolitical Warhol was viewed by many as "a successful mismatch", although both men did share some traits, i.e. both were practising Catholics from "ethnic" backgrounds (Warhol was of Rusyn descent and Morrissey is of Irish descent).

Morrissey's bold, avant-garde direction in filmmaking is often attributed to his relationship with Warhol and The Factory, although Morrissey claimed in his memoir, Factory Days, that this is not the case.

Known For

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Midnight Cowboy
The Party
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Beautiful Darling
Self
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Room 666
Self
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Rich and Famous
Malibu Party Guest
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Danny Says
Self (archive footage)
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Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)
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Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis
Self
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Andy Warhol Screen Tests
Self
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Resident Alien
Self
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Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film
Self

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