Vincent Gallo
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Vincent Gallo is an American actor, director, producer, musician, and painter. He is best known for his roles in the films Buffalo '66, The Brown Bunny, and The Funeral. He has also directed and produced several films, including Promises Written in Water and The Agent.
Early Life
Vincent Gallo was born on April 11, 1961 in Buffalo, New York. He is the son of Vincenzo Vito Gallo, a hairdresser and professional gambler, and Janet, a homemaker. He has two siblings, a brother and a sister.
Gallo attended the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, where he studied acting and music. He also studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Acting Career
Gallo made his acting debut in the 1985 film The Way It Is. He then appeared in several independent films, including Buffalo '66, which he also wrote and directed. The film was a critical success and earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead.
Gallo then starred in the controversial film The Brown Bunny, which he also wrote and directed. The film was met with mixed reviews, but it earned him a Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Gallo has since appeared in several films, including The Funeral, Palookaville, and The Agent. He has also appeared in television shows, such as Law & Order and The Sopranos.
Directing and Producing
In addition to acting, Gallo has also directed and produced several films. His directorial debut was the 2010 film Promises Written in Water, which he also wrote and produced. The film was a critical success and earned him a Best Director award at the Venice Film Festival.
Gallo then wrote, directed, and produced the 2012 film The Agent. The film was a critical success and earned him a Best Director award at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Gallo has since directed and produced several other films, including The Last Film Festival and The Remains.
Music and Painting
Gallo is also a musician and painter. He released his debut album, When, in 2004. The album was a critical success and earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.
Gallo has also released several other albums, including Recordings of Music for Film and Recordings of Music for Dance. He has also released several EPs and singles.
Gallo is also a painter. He has exhibited his work in several galleries, including the Gagosian Gallery in New York City. He has also released several books of his artwork.
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