Everett Quinton | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1951 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 2023 (aged 71) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Hunter College (attended) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor · writer |
| Partner | Charles Ludlam |
| Military career | |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
Everett Quinton (December 18, 1951 – January 23, 2023) was an American actor and writer.
Early life and education
Quinton was born and raised in Brooklyn. His father was employed by the United States Postal Service and his mother was a postal worker. He attended Hunter College for two years.[1]
Career
Quinton served in the United States Air Force in Thailand before pursuing a career as a theatre actor. He was the leader of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, which he assumed after the death of his romantic partner and collaborator Charles Ludlam.[2][3] He had roles in the films Natural Born Killers, Pollock, and Bros.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Legal Eagles | Attorney #1 | |
| 1986 | Forever, Lulu | Waiter | |
| 1986 | The Sorrows of Dolores | Dolores | Also writer |
| 1987 | From the Hip | Warren | |
| 1987 | Deadly Illusion | Third Clerk | |
| 1987 | Hello Again | Occultist #4 | |
| 1988 | Big Business | Window Dresser | |
| 1994 | Natural Born Killers | Deputy Warden Wurlitzer | |
| 2000 | Pollock | James Johnson Sweeney | |
| 2017 | After Louie | Julian | |
| 2022 | Bros | Melvin Funk |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Miami Vice | Homosexual Pusher | Episode: "The Prodigal Son" |
| 1997 | Law & Order | Jeffrey Weiss | Episode: "Passion" |
| 2013 | Nurse Jackie | Bloody Drunk | Episode: "Luck of the Drawing" |
| 2014 | The Louise Log | Ethelred | 8 episodes |
References
- ↑ Genzlinger, Neil (January 27, 2023). "Everett Quinton, a Force in Downtown Theater, Dies at 71". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ "Actor, Director, and Ridiculous Theatrical Torchbearer Everett Quinton Dies at 71 | TheaterMania". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ↑ Evans, Greg (2023-01-27). "Everett Quinton Dies: Downtown NYC Theater Pioneer And Champion Of The Ridiculous Was 71". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ↑ Evans, Greg (January 27, 2023). "Everett Quinton Dies: Downtown NYC Theater Pioneer And Champion Of The Ridiculous Was 71".
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