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John Baldessari

Known For
Directing
Born
June 17, 1931 in National City, California, USA
Died
January 2, 2020
Active Years
1970–2012 (43 Years)
Total Credits
28 credits in database
Directing Born Jun 17, 1931 Died Jan 2, 2020 National City, California, USA 28 credits
28
Total Credits
1970–2012
43 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Baldessari works in directing. Born June 17, 1931 in National City, California, USA. Died January 2, 2020. Archytele tracks 28 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

A Brief History of John Baldessari
John Baldessari: Some Stories
The Simpsons
John Baldessari: An Interview
Six Colorful Inside JobsSix Colorful Inside Jobs · Director
Script · DirectorIce Cubes Sliding · Director
Ed Henderson Reconstructs Movie ScenariosEd Henderson Reconstructs Movie Scenarios · DirectorWater to Wine to Water · DirectorThe Way We Do Art Now and Other Sacred Tales · DirectorThe Meaning of Various News Photos to Ed Henderson · Director
Inventory · DirectorTitle · DirectorTeaching a Plant the Alphabet · DirectorBaldessari Sings LeWittBaldessari Sings LeWitt · Director
Folding Hat · DirectorBlack Out · DirectorSome Words I Mispronounce · DirectorWalking Forward-Running Past · DirectorI Am Making Art · Director
Cremation · Director

Full Filmography

28 titles
  • A Brief History of John Baldessari (2012) as Himself
  • John Baldessari: Some Stories (1990) as Himself
  • The Simpsons (1989) as John Baldessari (voice)
  • John Baldessari: An Interview (1979) as Himself
  • Six Colorful Inside Jobs (1977)
  • Six Colorful Inside Jobs (1977) Director
  • Script (1974) Director
  • Ice Cubes Sliding (1974) Director
  • Advertisement
  • Ed Henderson Reconstructs Movie Scenarios (1973) as Himself
  • Ed Henderson Reconstructs Movie Scenarios (1973) Director
  • Water to Wine to Water (1973) Director
  • The Way We Do Art Now and Other Sacred Tales (1973) Director
  • The Meaning of Various News Photos to Ed Henderson (1973) Director
  • Four Short Films (1973) Director
  • Inventory (1972) Director
  • Title (1972) Director
  • Teaching a Plant the Alphabet (1972) Director
  • Baldessari Sings LeWitt (1972) as Himself
  • Baldessari Sings LeWitt (1972) Director
  • Folding Hat (1971) Director
  • Black Out (1971) Director
  • Some Words I Mispronounce (1971) Director
  • Walking Forward-Running Past (1971) Director
  • I Am Making Art (1971) Director
  • I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art (1971) Director
  • New York City Post Card Painting (1971) Director
  • Cremation (1970) Director
  • Ed Henderson Suggests Sound Tracks for Photographs Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Baldessari best known for?

John Baldessari is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Simpsons (1989), Under the Rainbow (2026).

When and where was John Baldessari born?

John Baldessari was born on June 17, 1931 in National City, California, USA. They passed away on January 2, 2020.

How many credits does John Baldessari have?

John Baldessari has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2012.

What is John Baldessari's background in cinema and television?

John Anthony Baldessari (June 17, 1931 – January 2, 2020) was an American conceptual artist known for his work featuring found photography and appropriated images. He lived and worked in Santa Monica and Venice, California. Initially a painter, Baldessari began to incorporate texts and photography into his canvases in...

John Baldessari by the numbers

28credits
27films
1TV series
1970–2012active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Simpsons (1989) as John Baldessari (voice) — aged about 58

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