Jim Carroll

Born: 1949-08-01

James Dennis "Jim" Carroll was an author, poet, autobiographer, actor and punk musician. He was the author of “The Basketball Diaries,” a cult-classic memoir of his drug-fueled misadventures as a teenager in the 1960s. Then he became a celebrated downtown poet; and then in 1980, the star of his own hit rock band. With the help of the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards, Carroll signed a record deal and in 1980 the band released its first album, "Catholic Boy. He appeared in two feature films and a couple of documentaries.


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Tuff Turf

as Self
Released: 1985-01-11

The new guy in a Los Angeles high school, Morgan, does some singing and fights hotshot Nick over...

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Obscene

as Self
Released: 2008-09-26

A look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring...

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Listen to the City

as Hupar
Released: 1984-09-13

Hupar wakes up from a 20-year coma. Disoriented, he soon meets Arete, a young poet and Sophis, a...

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Poetry in Motion

as uncredited
Released: 1982-09-17

More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in...

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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

as Himself
Released: 1989-01-01

Maria Beatty's documentary exploring the insights and influences of the American Beat Poets. The...

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Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey

as Guest Performer
Released: 1992-07-14

Lou Reed was wise to chronicle a concert by his early-'80s band, featuring lead guitarist Robert...

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