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Devendra Banhart

Known For
Acting
Born
May 30, 1981 in Houston, Texas, USA
Active Years
1993–2023 (31 Years)
Total Credits
25 credits in database
Acting Born May 30, 1981 Houston, Texas, USA 25 credits
25
Total Credits
1993–2023
31 Years Career Span
5
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Biography

Subject: Devendra Banhart (Acting focus).
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[1] TMDB: Born May 30, 1981, Houston, Texas, USA. Known for Acting. 25 credits.
[2] IMDb: Born May 30, 1981, Houston, Texas, USA. Actor and composer. Known for Hardcore Henry (2015), Youth in Revolt (2009), and That Awkward Moment (2014). Soundtrack: Hardcore Henry.
[3] TMDB: Actor, Original Music Composer, and Music. Work includes Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Swans: Where Does a Body End?, Planet of the Vamps, The Family Jams, Loki: Arnaldo Baptista, Vashti Bunyan: From Here to Before, The Wrong Ferarri, and Transparent.
[4] Wikipedia: Devendra Obi Banhart. Born May 30, 1981. American singer-songwriter and visual artist. Born in Texas, grew up in Venezuela and California. Dropped out of San Francisco Art Institute in 2000. Released debut album in 2002.
[5] Biographies.net: General placeholder.
Full Name: Devendra Obi Banhart.
Birth Date: May 30, 1981.
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA.
Upbringing: Grew up in Venezuela and California.
Professions: Actor, composer, singer-songwriter, visual artist, and original music composer.
Acting/Music Credits: Hardcore Henry (2015), Youth in Revolt (2009), That Awkward Moment (2014), Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Swans: Where Does a Body End?, Planet of the Vamps, The Family Jams, Loki: Arnaldo Baptista

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Career

Career overview

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Source [1]: Devendra Banhart, Male, Birthday May 30, 1981, Place of Birth Houston, Texas, USA. Known for Acting. 25 known credits.
Source [2]: Actor and composer. Known for Hardcore Henry (2015), Youth in Revolt (2009), and That Awkward Moment (2014). Soundtrack: Hardcore Henry.
Source [3]: Known as Actor, Original Music Composer, and Music. Work includes: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Swans: Where Does a Body End?, Planet of the Vamps, The Family Jams, Loki: Arnaldo Baptista, Vashti Bunyan: From Here to Before, The Wrong Ferarri, and Transparent.
Source [4]: Devendra Obi Banhart. Born May 30, 1981. American singer-songwriter and visual artist. Born in Texas, grew up in Venezuela and California. Dropped out of San Francisco Art Institute in 2000. Released debut album in 2002.
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Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Devendra Obi Banhart was born on May 30, 1981, in Houston, Texas, USA. He is an American singer-songwriter, visual artist, actor, and composer. While born in Texas, he grew up in Venezuela and California. In 2000, he left the San Francisco Art Institute to pursue a musical career, later releasing his debut album in 2002.
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Banhart is credited with 25 known works and is recognized for his roles in acting, music, and as an original music composer. His acting credits include the films Youth in Revolt (2009), That Awkward Moment (2014), and Hardcore Henry (2015). His work also includes Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Swans: Where Does a Body End?, Planet of the Vamps, The Family Jams, Loki: Arnaldo Baptista, Vashti Bunyan: From Here to Before, The Wrong Ferarri, and Transparent. Additionally, he is noted for his soundtrack work on Hardcore Henry.
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"Devendra Obi Banhart was born on May 30, 1981, in Houston, Texas, USA. He is an American singer-songwriter, visual artist, actor, and composer. While born in Texas, he grew up in Venezuela and California. In 2000, he left the San Francisco Art Institute to pursue a musical career, later releasing his debut album in 2002." (55 words)
"Banhart is credited with 25 known works and is recognized for his roles in acting, music, and as an original music composer. His acting credits include the films Youth in Revolt (2009), That Awkward Moment (2014), and Hardcore Henry (2015). His work also includes Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Swans: Where Does a Body End?, Planet of the Vamps, The Family Jams, Loki: Arnaldo Baptista, Vashti Bunyan: From Here to Before, The Wrong Ferar

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Career timeline

AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Tell Them We Were Here
Arkansas · Original Music ComposerHoney I Sure Miss YouFree Color · Music
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
Your War (I'm One of You): 20 Years of Joan of Arc
Joshy · Original Music ComposerAdam Green's Aladdin
How to Vajaculate: If You Build It, She Will Come
Transparent
Mondo TauroboliumMondo Taurobolium · Original Music Composer
Song 1
Acoustic at the BBCStretch · Original Music ComposerThe Wrong FerarriReverón · MusicThe Family Jams
Beyond IpanemaLoki: Arnaldo Baptista
Nick and Norah's Infinite PlaylistVashti Bunyan: From Here to Before
Planet of the Vamps
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Full Filmography

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  • AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2023) as Self
  • Tell Them We Were Here (2021) as Self
  • Arkansas (2020) Original Music Composer
  • Honey I Sure Miss You (2020) as Self
  • Free Color (2020) Music
  • Swans: Where Does a Body End? (2019) as Self
  • Your War (I'm One of You): 20 Years of Joan of Arc (2017) as Self
  • Joshy (2016) Original Music Composer
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  • Adam Green's Aladdin (2016) as Townsperson with Lamp
  • How to Vajaculate: If You Build It, She Will Come (2015) as Hector the mailman
  • Transparent (2014) as Wolfgang
  • Mondo Taurobolium (2013) as Mondo-T
  • Mondo Taurobolium (2013) Original Music Composer
  • Song 1 (2012) as Singing Man
  • Acoustic at the BBC (2011) as Self
  • Stretch (2011) Original Music Composer
  • The Wrong Ferarri (2011)
  • Reverón (2011) Music
  • The Family Jams (2011) as Self
  • Beyond Ipanema (2009) as Self
  • Loki: Arnaldo Baptista (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) as Customer in Deli
  • Vashti Bunyan: From Here to Before (2008) as Self
  • Planet of the Vamps (2000)
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical guest

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Devendra Banhart best known for?

Devendra Banhart is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Arkansas (2020), Transparent (2014), Hayat Şarkısı (2016), Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008).

When and where was Devendra Banhart born?

Devendra Banhart was born on May 30, 1981 in Houston, Texas, USA.

How many credits does Devendra Banhart have?

Devendra Banhart has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2023.

What is Devendra Banhart's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Devendra Banhart (Acting focus). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Born May 30, 1981, Houston, Texas, USA. Known for Acting. 25 credits. [2] IMDb: Born M...

Devendra Banhart by the numbers

25credits
23films
2TV series
1993–2023active years

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