Vincent Gallo
Biography
Vincent Gallo was born on April 11, 1961, in Buffalo, New York, United States. He is an American film actor, director, producer, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and painter who is also known by the names Enzo Gallo, Prince Vince, Vinnie Gallo, and Vince. He has a known credit total of seventy-eight in acting. While he has taken on minor roles in mainstream films such as Goodfellas, he is most associated with independent movies. These include Buffalo '66, in which he wrote, directed, composed the music for, and starred, as well as The Brown Bunny, which he wrote, directed, produced, starred in, and photographed. His other independent film credits include Arizona Dream, The Funeral, and Palookaville.
Career overview
Vincent Gallo, born on April 11, 1961, in Buffalo, New York, is an American film actor, director, producer, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and painter. Also known by names such as Enzo Gallo, Prince Vince, Vinnie Gallo, and Vince, he has accumulated seventy-eight known acting credits over the course of his career.
While he has made minor appearances in mainstream films such as Goodfellas, Gallo is most closely associated with independent cinema. His notable independent film work includes Arizona Dream, The Funeral, Palookaville, and Buffalo '66, a project in which he wrote, directed, composed the music for, and starred in. Another major independent project of his is The Brown Bunny, for which he served as writer, director, producer, star, and photographer.
Beyond his film career, Gallo was active as a painter in the New York City art scene during the late 1970s and early 1980s, exhibiting with art dealer Annina Nosei. During this period, he also performed in a rap duo, appeared on the early hip hop television broadcast Graffiti Rock, and played music.
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Full Filmography
117 titles- Memória (2023) Songs
- Shut In (2022) as Sammy
- United States Wins the World Cup (2014) Director
- United States Wins the World Cup (2014) Music
- Short Plays (2014) Director
- The Human Trust (2013) as Harold Marcus
- The Legend of Kaspar Hauser (2013) as The Pusher / The Sheriff
- 2 Days in New York (2012) as Himself
- Loosies (2012) as Jax
- Wretches & Jabberers (2011) Music
- Blank City (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- 42 One Dream Rush (2010) as Pan
- Essential Killing (2010) as Mohammed
- The Agent (2010) as The Talent
- The Agent (2010) Executive Producer
- The Agent (2010) Producer
- The Agent (2010) Art Direction
- The Agent (2010) Director
- The Agent (2010) Editor
- The Agent (2010) Screenplay
- The Agent (2010) Original Music Composer
- Promises Written in Water (2010) as Kevin
- Promises Written in Water (2010) Art Direction
- Promises Written in Water (2010) Director
- Promises Written in Water (2010) Original Music Composer
- Promises Written in Water (2010) Producer
- Promises Written in Water (2010) Editor
- Promises Written in Water (2010) Screenplay
- Anea 17 (2010) Director
- Metropia (2009) as Roger Olofsson (voice)
- Tetro (2009) as Angelo 'Tetro' Tetrocini
- The Mother of Invention (2009) Thanks
- Night of Pan (2009) as Pan - The Legend
- Oliviero Rising (2009) as Oliviero
- 1989 (2009) as Ernest
- History of the Buffalo Bills (2009) as Self
- Dirt (2007) as Sammy Winter
- Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton (2007) as Self
- Vic (2006) Thanks
- Moscow Zero (2006) as Owen
- The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005) as Self (segment "99 Problems")
- My Coolest Years (2004) as Himself
- Ramones: We're Outta Here! (2004) as Self
- Lit: All Access (2004) as Self (segment "Bitter")
- Corinne Day Diary (2004) as Himself
- Kill Your Idols (2004) Thanks
- Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (2004) as Himself
- The Undesirables (2003) as Tony Bendando
- The Brown Bunny (2003) as Bud Clay
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Screenplay
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Producer
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Director of Photography
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Editor
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Makeup Artist
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Set Designer
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Camera Operator
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Art Direction
- The Brown Bunny (2003) Director
- Vincent Gallo: 48 People Who Should be Dead In Hollywood (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Groovenians (2002) as Nixon
- The Groovenians (2002) as Nixon (voice)
- Get Well Soon (2001) as Bobby Bishop / Kevin Moss
- Trouble Every Day (2001) as Dr. Shane Brown
- Stranded (2001) as Luca Baglioni
- Downtown '81 (2001) Thanks
- Downtown '81 (2001) Original Music Composer
- Honey Bunny (2001) as The Emotional Man
- Honey Bunny (2001) Editor
- Honey Bunny (2001) Writer
- Honey Bunny (2001) Director
- Honey Bunny (2001) Producer
- John Frusciante Plays and Sings (2001) Director
- Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (2000) as Sister Gomez
- Hide and Seek (2000) as Frank
- Goodbye Lover (1999) as Mike
- L.A. Without a Map (1999) as Moss
- L.A. Without a Map (1999) Music
- Late August, Early September (1999) Thanks
- Buffalo '66 (1998) as Billy Brown
- Buffalo '66 (1998) Screenplay
- Buffalo '66 (1998) Director
- Buffalo '66 (1998) Original Music Composer
- Buffalo '66 (1998) Story
- Johnny 316 (1998) as Johnny
- Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) as Raymond Lembecke
- Nenette and Boni (1997) as Vincenzo Brown
- Perfect Moment (1997) as Self
- Vincent Gallo Directs (1997) as Self
- Vincent Gallo Directs (1997) Writer
- Vincent Gallo Directs (1997) Director
- Looking for Enemies Finding Friends (1997) as Vincent Gallo NYC 1997
- Looking for Enemies Finding Friends (1997) Director
- Palookaville (1996) as Russell Pataki
- Basquiat (1996) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Funeral (1996) as Johnny
- Angela (1996) as Preacher
- The Perez Family (1995) as Orlando
- U.S. Go Home (1995) as Captain Brown
- The Howard Stern Show (1994) as Himself
- The House of the Spirits (1993) as Esteban García
- Arizona Dream (1993) as Paul Leger
- Figaro Story (1993) as Vito Brown (segment "Keep It for Yourself")
- Keep It for Yourself (1991) as Vito Brown
- Alex (1991) as Mário
- GoodFellas (1990) as Henry's 70's Crew
- Breath of Life (1990) Producer
- Fatal Temptation (1988) Producer
- Doc's Kingdom (1988) as Jimmy
- Vampire Lestat (1987)
- The Way It Is (1986) as Victor / Heurtebise
- The Way It Is (1986) Original Music Composer
- The Equalizer (1985) as Tony Santiago
- Graffiti Rock (1984) as Himself - "Prince Vince"
- Vincent Gallo as Flying Christ (1981) as Jesus
- Vincent Gallo as Flying Christ (1981) Original Music Composer
- Vincent Gallo as Flying Christ (1981) Executive Producer
- Golden State Killer as Joseph James DeAngelo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vincent Gallo best known for?
Vincent Gallo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shut In (2022), 2 Days in New York (2012), Loosies (2012), The Apartment (1960).
When and where was Vincent Gallo born?
Vincent Gallo was born on April 11, 1961 in Buffalo - New York - USA.
How many credits does Vincent Gallo have?
Vincent Gallo has accumulated over 117 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2023.
What is Vincent Gallo's background in cinema and television?
Vincent Gallo was born on April 11, 1961, in Buffalo, New York, United States. He is an American film actor, director, producer, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and painter who is also known by the names Enzo Gallo, Prince Vince, Vinnie Gallo, and Vince. He has a known credit total of seventy-eight in acting. While he...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- GoodFellas (1990) as Henry's 70's Crew — aged about 29
- Arizona Dream (1993) as Paul Leger — aged about 32
- Buffalo '66 (1998) as Billy Brown — aged about 37
- The Equalizer (1985) as Tony Santiago — aged about 24
- Graffiti Rock (1984) as Himself - "Prince Vince" — aged about 23
- The House of the Spirits (1993) as Esteban García — aged about 32
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