Joe Dallesandro - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 31, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Age | 77 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Joe Dallesandro's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Collaborations with Andy Warhol in films like 'Flesh,' 'Trash,' and 'Heat,' as well as his status as a counterculture icon and sex symbol. |
Intro
Joe Dallesandro is an American actor, model, and underground film icon, best known for his collaborations with Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Renowned for his work in avant-garde and independent cinema, he became a prominent sex symbol of the era and a significant figure in LGBTQ culture.
Early Life & Background
Joe Dallesandro was born to Italian-American parents in New York City. He had a troubled youth, dropping out of school and spending time in foster care and reform school before eventually moving in the counterculture circles of New York.
Career Highlights
- Starred in Andy Warhol-produced films 'Flesh' (1968), 'Trash' (1970), and 'Heat' (1972)
- Worked with director Paul Morrissey and became an icon of underground cinema
- Appeared in European films in the 1970s and 1980s, and had supporting roles in mainstream movies like 'The Cotton Club' (1984)
- Referenced in The Smiths' album cover for 'The Smiths' (1984) and Lou Reed's song 'Walk on the Wild Side'
Trivia
- He is sometimes called 'Little Joe' after the character referenced in Lou Reed's song 'Walk on the Wild Side.'
- His image became a prominent symbol of 1970s pop and LGBTQ culture.
FAQs
People also ask
Joe Dallesandro is 77 years old.
Joe Dallesandro was born the 31 December 1948.
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 31st, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: In 1948, the Kinsey Report, titled "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male," was published, providing comprehensive statistical data on male sexual behavior in the United States.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1948 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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