Vito Paulekas

Born: 1913-05-20

Vitautus Alphonsus "Vito" Paulekas (20 May 1913 – 25 October 1992) was an American artist and bohemian, who was most notable for his leading role in the Southern California "freak scene" of the 1960s, and his influence on musicians including The Byrds, Love and Frank Zappa.


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The Trip

as Freak Out Dancer (uncredited)
Released: 1967-08-23

After his wife leaves him, a disillusioned director dives into the drug scene, trying anything...

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Mondo Hollywood

as uncredited
Released: 1967-06-30

Long considered a cult classic, "Mondo Hollywood" captures the underside of Hollywood by...

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Mondo Bizarro

as Self (uncredited)
Released: 1966-08-25

A faux travelogue that mixes documentary and mockumentary footage. The camera looks through a...

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The White Horse Gang

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-01

To raise money for drugs and other lush two boys and a girl, decide to kidnap a kid, but reality...

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Something's Happening

as uncredited
Released: 1967-12-19

A documentary chronicling the "youth movement" of the late '60s on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip and...

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LSD-25

as uncredited
Released: 1967-01-01

The dangers of LSD are driven home to teenagers in this classroom training film, which is...

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Classic Albums

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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