John Waters

John Samuel Waters Jr. (born April 22, 1946) is a gifted American filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist who made his mark in the host of progressive cult films. He rose to fame in the early 1970s with impactful and transgressive cult films such as 'Multiple Maniacs' (1970), 'Pink Flamingos' (1972), and 'Female Trouble' (1974). He also wrote and directed the successful comedy film 'Hairspray' (1988), which later evolved into a Broadway musical and later, a musical film in 2007. Waters has adeptly exuded his skills via multiple films with post-modern comedy and surrealistic elements like 'Desperate Living' (1977), 'Polyester' (1981), 'Cry-Baby' (1990), 'Serial Mom' (1994), 'Pecker' (1998), and 'Cecil B. Demented' (2000).

As an actor, Waters has graced the silver screen in films such as 'Sweet and Lowdown' (1999), 'Mangus!' (2011), 'Excision' (2012), and 'Suburban Gothic' (2014). His role in the 'Child's Play' franchise, as well as his hosting and production of the television series 'John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You' (2006) is commendable. His contribution to the field of visual art across different media, audiobooks, and his touring one-man show 'This Filthy World' denotes him as a multi-talented creative artist of his time. His role in the reformative parole of former Manson family member Leslie Van Houten broadened his societal impact.