JOHN WATERS
John Waters
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: April 22, 1946
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Biography
John Samuel Waters Jr. (born April 22, 1946) is an American filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist. He rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including Multiple Maniacs (1970), Pink Flamingos (1972) and Female Trouble (1974). Waters wrote and directed the comedy film Hairspray (1988), which was later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and a 2007 musical film. Other films he has written and directed include Desperate Living (1977), Polyester (1981), Cry-Baby (1990), Serial Mom (1994), Pecker (1998), and Cecil B. Demented (2000). His films contain elements of post-modern comedy and surrealism.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
2026·
KevinArmando (voice)
Self - Writer and Film Director
2025·
TURA!Self
Self
2024·
Scala!!!Self
2023·
Digman!Magnus (voice)
Self
Self
2021·
ChuckyWendell Wilkins
2021·
PrideSelf
Self - Host
2020·
Helluva BossRolando (voice)
2019·
At the Video StoreSelf
O-Dor
2018·
ExplainedNarrator (voice)
2018·
MugworthSir Butler
2018·
Sickies Making FilmsSelf
2017·
FEUDWilliam Castle
Self
2017·
Mansfield 66/67Self
Self
2016·
Search PartySheffield
Self
2016·
Wall WritersNarrator (voice)
Self - Guest
First Class Passenger
Self
2014·
ClarenceCaptain Tom (voice)
Self - Guest
2013·
The BlacklistJohn Waters
2013·
RuPaul Drives...Self - Guest
Self
2011·
Blank CitySelf
2010·
Fish HooksThe Yeti Lobster (voice), Ezekiel Freshwater / Hair Man (voice)
2010·
Offspring2009·
RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Special Guest, Self - Guest Judge
Self - Guest
Self
Self
2007·
Indie SexSelf
Self - Guest
2007·
Jessica the HippoNarrator (Voice)
2007·
HairsprayFlasher
2007·
365 Day ProjectSelf
2007·
Each Time I KillMovie Watcher
2007·
The Junior DefendersNarrator
Self
2006·
I, of the Cyclops2006·
Jackass Number TwoSelf
Self
Self
2005·
The Colbert ReportSelf - Guest
2005·
My Name Is EarlWalter Hamerick
Self
2005·
Inside Deep ThroatSelf
Self
Self - Guest
2003·
Abby SingerJohn Waters (uncredited)
Self
2001·
Memories of OzSelf
2000·
Welcome to HollywoodJohn Waters
Pornmonger Man
1999·
Forever HollywoodSelf
1998·
The Roseanne ShowSelf - Guest
1998·
So Graham NortonSelf - Guest
1997·
The ViewSelf
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf, Self - Guest
1994·
Family AlbumVincent
1994·
Serial MomTed Bundy (voice) (uncredited)
1993·
EurotrashSelf - Guest
R. Vincent Smith
Self
1992·
HBO First Look1991·
Gastronomic GetawaySelf
1988·
Way USA!Self - Guest
1976·
Edith's Shopping BagSelf
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
Self
2026·
Gays Against GunsTBA·
BaltigoreThe Broker
Stage Manager
2025·
It's Dorothy!Self
2024·
As Time Goes By2024·
Doc of ChuckySelf
Self (Archival)
Host
Host
Host
Himself
Self
2014·
The Last ImpresarioSelf
2012·
Finding Your RootsSelf
Self - Director
Self
Himself
2002·
The CockettesSelf
2000·
Cecil B. DementedReporter
1998·
Anarchy TV1998·
PeckerPervert on Phone (voice) (uncredited)
1997·
AnthemSelf
1993·
FrasierRoger (voice)
1993·
The Big WetNarrator
1989·
The SimpsonsJohn (voice)
1988·
HairsprayDr. Fredrickson
1987·
21 Jump StreetMr. Bean
1985·
Divine WatersSelf
Self
1969·
Mondo TrashoReporter (voice) (uncredited)
Self
Self
2023·
Lynch/OzHost (Chapter 3: 'Kindred') (voice)
2022·
Living with ChuckySelf
2022·
Tell Me IggySelf
Self
Self
2022·
The Book of HarthSelf
Self [archival]
Self
Self
2014·
Suburban GothicCornelius
2014·
I Am DivineSelf
2013·
Jingle Bell Rocks!Self
2012·
MansomeSelf
2012·
ExcisionWilliam
Self
Self
2011·
Mangus!Jesus Christ
2010·
Beautiful DarlingSelf
Self
2009·
It Came from KucharSelf
Narrator
Self
Self
2006·
This Filthy WorldSelf
Self - Director of 'A Dirty Shame'
Self - Narrator (voice)
2004·
Thinking XXXSelf
2004·
Seed of ChuckyPete Peters
2003·
A History of SexSelf
The Reverend
2000·
Divine TrashSelf
1999·
In Bad TasteSelf
Self
1999·
Sweet and LowdownMr. Haynes
1995·
God Save the Queens1989·
Homer and EddieRobber #1
1986·
Something WildUsed Car Guy
1975·
Love Letter to EdieSelf
1972·
Pink FlamingosMr. J (narration) (uncredited)
Production
Director
2025·
Room TemperatureThanks
2025·
Marisa y GomosoThanks
Thanks
Director
Thanks
2016·
Hairspray Live!Original Story, Associate Producer
2015·
Kiddie FlamingosWriter, Director
2010·
Putty HillThanks
2007·
An American CrimeThanks
2007·
HairsprayOriginal Film Writer
2006·
This Filthy WorldScreenplay
2004·
A Dirty ShameWriter, Director
2000·
Cecil B. DementedWriter, Director
1998·
WhippedThanks
1998·
PeckerScreenplay, Director
1994·
Serial MomWriter, Director
1991·
PoisonThanks
1990·
Cry-BabyWriter, Director
1988·
HairsprayWriter, Co-Producer, Director
Director
1981·
PolyesterWriter, Producer, Director
1977·
Desperate LivingProducer, Additional Photography, Writer, Director
1976·
Female TroubleWriter, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Director
1972·
Pink FlamingosWriter, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Director
1970·
Multiple ManiacsEditor, Director of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director, Original Music Composer
Writer, Director of Photography, Director, Producer, Editor
1969·
Mondo TrashoDirector, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Original Music Composer
1968·
Eat Your MakeupEditor, Director of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director
Writer, Director
1967·
Roman CandlesEditor, Director of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director
Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director