Paul Morrissey

Paul Morrissey

Directing: 1966 to 1974 · 8 films
Lived: 23 February 1938, d. 2024
From: New York City, New York, USA

Paul Morrissey (February 23, 1938 - October 28, 2024) was an American film director, best-known for his association with Andy Warhol.

Acting: 1966 to 1981 · 2 films
Lived: 23 February 1938, d. 2024
From: New York City, New York, USA

Paul Morrissey (February 23, 1938 - October 28, 2024) was an American film director, best-known for his association with Andy Warhol.

Career Signature

How Paul Morrissey’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.

late-night movie

grainy 70s grit

deadpan absurdity

difficult viewing

meandering drift

Tonal kin

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol4 films

Dušan Makavejev

Dušan Makavejev6 films

Neville D'Almeida

Neville D'Almeida7 films

Rogério Sganzerla

Rogério Sganzerla5 films

Harmony Korine

Harmony Korine9 films

Bruce LaBruce

Bruce LaBruce7 films

Bruce Kessler

Bruce Kessler2 films

Stephanie Rothman

Stephanie Rothman4 films

Career Signature

How Paul Morrissey’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.

pre-internet intimacy

meandering drift

ensemble mosaic

naturalistic performance