John Waters
John Samuel Waters, Jr. is an American filmmaker, writer, and visual artist known for his transgressive cult films.
Born in Baltimore in 1946, he gained notoriety in the 1970s with provocative works like Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble.
Waters later achieved mainstream success with Hairspray, which spawned a Broadway musical.
His distinctive pencil-thin mustache became his trademark.
Beyond filmmaking, Waters has written books, performed stand-up comedy, and curated art exhibitions.
He is celebrated for his campy aesthetic, subversive humor, and championing of outsider art and culture.
