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David Yow

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Many people who have heard of David Yow know him as the lead singer of seminal '80s punk band, "Scratch Acid". Even more know him as the notoriously unhinged madman lyricist for Chicago noise-rockers, The Jesus Lizard. What most people do not know about Yow is that his acting prowess is in the same league as his onstage wanton charisma... See full bio »

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in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2014 High and Outside (pre-production)
David
 
2013 Too Late (pre-production)
 
2013 All Roads Lead (post-production)
Paul Keller
 
2012 Resurrection Slope (short) (post-production)
David
 
2013 Moments the Go (completed)
Tom
 
2011 Fully Loaded
David - bartender
 
2010 Sunday Punch (short)
Arthur
 
2010/I Spiral (short)
Dante
 
2010 Big Money Rustlas
Piano Player
 
2008 Al's Beef (short)
The Preacher
 
2007 Jesus Lizard: Live (video)
 
2000 Duelin' Firemen! (Video Game)
The Co-Pilot of USAF1
 
1998 Bullet on a Wire
Ed
 
1994 Walls in the City
 
1992 It Crawls Inside Me
 
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2005 The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection (video documentary) (video "All I Want")
 
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1995 Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin (video documentary) (performer: "Custard Pie")
 
Show ShowSelf (6 titles)
2013 A Beautiful Fucking Experience (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2013 The Jesus Lizard: Last (documentary)
Himself
 
2011/I Fix: The Ministry Movie (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Club (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Looking for a Thrill: An Anthology of Inspiration (video documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin (video documentary)
Himself - Performer
 

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David Yow's Demo Reel -- No description provided. Fully Loaded -- Two feisty single moms spend a night cruising L.A. and discover it's not as easy as it used to be to hook up with a total stranger. Al's Beef -- Bloodied, barefoot, and branded like cattle, a mysterious woman wanders into a desolate frontier town with an aim to kill the son of a bitch that's done her wrong.
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Personal Details

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Trivia:

Member of The Jesus Lizard. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo