Nan Goldin
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 12, 1953 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Active Years
- 1980–2025 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 38 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Nan Goldin (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length must be 90-130 words.
Constraint 6: Focus on "Nan Goldin (Acting)" as per the prompt's parenthetical, though the sources cover her as a photographer/activist too. I should include her acting credits as requested by the context of the prompt.
Name: Nancy Goldin (also Nan Goldin).
Born: September 12, 1953, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Occupations: American photographer, activist, actress, and director.
Acting/Directing Credits: All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022), I'll Be Your Mirror (1995), and High Art (1998).
Known For (Photography/Work): The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1981/1986), The Family of Nan, 1990–92, and Tokyo Love: Spring Fever 1994.
Themes: LGBT subcultures, intimacy, HIV/AIDS crisis, opioid epidemic, addiction, sexuality, and the downtown punk scene in New York.
Advocacy: Founding member of P.A.I.N. (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now).
Location: Lives and works in New York City.
Nancy Goldin, also known as Nan Goldin, is an American photographer, activist, actress, and director. Born on September 12, 1953, in Washington, District of Columbia, she lives and works in New York City. Her work as an actress and director includes All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (20
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Nan Goldin (specifically focusing on acting/film credits as per the prompt's "Nan Goldin (Acting)" instruction, though the sources cover her photography/activism too).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Target: Career overview of Nan Goldin (Acting).
Name: Nancy Goldin (also Nan Goldin).
Born: September 12, 1953, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Profession: American photographer, activist, actress, and director.
Acting/Film Credits:
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022)
I'll Be Your Mirror (1995)
High Art (1998)
Known For (Acting): Known credits listed as 26 (TMDB).
Other work (to provide context if needed, though the prompt asks for "Nan Goldin (Acting)"):
Photography: The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1981/1986), The Family of Nan, 1990–92, Tokyo Love: Spring Fever 1994.
Themes: LGBT subcultures, intimacy, HIV/AIDS crisis, opioid epidemic, addiction, sexuality, violence, love, abuse.
Activism: Founding member of P.A.I.N. (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Identity.
Nancy Goldin, also known as Nan Goldin, is an American photographer, activist, actress, and director. Born on September 12, 1953, in Washington, District of Columbia, she lives and works in New York City. Her professional career encompasses various creative and advocacy roles, including being a founding member of the advocacy group P.A.I.N. (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now).
Paragraph 2: Film and Acting.
In the film industry, Goldin is recognized for her work as an actress and director. Her known credits include the films All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022), I'll Be Your Mirror (1995), and High Art (1998). Her body of work in this field includes 26 known credits.
Paragraph 3: Artistic Context (Connecting photography and film themes).
Goldin's creative output often explores themes of intimacy, LGBT subcultures, and the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis and the opioid epidemic. Her photographic work, such as The Ballad of Sexual Dependency, documents post-Stonewall gay subculture and her own social circles. These visual narratives often detail personal experiences with addiction, sexuality, and the downtown punk scene of New York in the 1980s.
Drafting for word count and flow:
Nancy Goldin, also known as Nan Goldin, is an American photographer, activist, actress, and director. Born on September 12, 1953, in Washington, District of Columbia, she currently lives and works in New York City. Beyond her visual arts, she is a founding member of the advocacy group P.A.I.N., which stands for Prescription Addiction Intervention Now.
In her film career, Goldin has been recognized for her work as both an actress and a director. Her filmography includes credits such as All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022), I'
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- Gaza (2025) Director
- You never did anything wrong (2024) Director
- You never did anything wrong (2024) Editor
- Nan Goldin: I Remember Your Face (2024)
- The Stendhal Syndrome (2024) Director
- All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) as Self
- All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) Producer
- All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) Music Consultant
- The Other Side (2021) Director
- Memory Lost (2021) Editor
- Memory Lost (2021) Director
- Wojnarowicz: Fuck You Faggot Fucker (2020) as Self
- Sirens (2019) Director
- Sirens (2019) Editor
- The Deuce (2017) as Woman at the Bar Exhibit
- Fire Leap (2011) Director
- Sisters, Saints and Sibyls (2004) Director
- A Private Affair (2002) Thanks
- Heartbeat (2001) Director
- Contacts: Nan Goldin (1999) as Self
- Contacts: Nan Goldin (1999) Other
- Nan Goldin: In My Life (1997) as Herself
- I'll Be Your Mirror (1996) as Self
- I'll Be Your Mirror (1996) Writer
- I'll Be Your Mirror (1996) Director
- Under Lock and Key (1994)
- When Pigs Fly (1993) Still Photographer
- Sleepwalk (1986) Still Photographer
- Greed: Pay to Play (1986) Still Photographer
- The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1985)
- The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1985) Director
- The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1985) Cinematography
- Variety (1985) as Nan
- Variety (1985) Still Photographer
- You Are Not I (1981) as accident victim
- You Are Not I (1981) Still Photographer
- Empty Suitcases (1980)
- Liberty's Booty (1980)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nan Goldin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Deuce (2017).
When and where was Nan Goldin born?
Nan Goldin was born on September 12, 1953 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
How many credits does Nan Goldin have?
Nan Goldin has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2025.
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Nan Goldin (Acting). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Constrain...
Nan Goldin by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Deuce (2017) as Woman at the Bar Exhibit — aged about 63
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