Giuseppe Andrews
Joey Murcia Jr., known professionally as Giuseppe Andrews, is an American former actor, filmmaker, and musician. Known for directing and producing multiple avant-garde films, which commonly featured trailer parks and their residents, Andrews gained a cult following for his work before disappearing from the public eye in 2015.
Andrews began his career as a child actor, making his film debut in Getting It Right. He had supporting roles in the films Independence Day, American History X, Pleasantville, and Never Been Kissed before his breakout with a starring role in the teen comedy film Detroit Rock City. Andrews also had a main role as Miles Novack on season 2 of the WB sitcom Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher. In the 2000s, Andrews had starring roles in the films Cabin Fever, Neo Ned, 2001 Maniacs, Look, and Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever. In the 2010s, he reprised his Look role in the Showtime television series of the same name.
After making his directorial debut with the independent film Touch Me in the Morning, which he also starred in, Andrews directed over 50 films, many of which were classified as experimental films.
Biography
Andrews was born Joey Murcia Jr. in Key Largo, Florida. His cinéma vérité-meets-exploitation filmmaking style has been compared to that of John Waters and Harmony Korine. He grew up in trailer parks, which feature prominently, along with their inhabitants, in many of his films. He also spent time living in a van with his father before they were both cast in an infomercial, which led to more acting jobs for Giuseppe.Director Adam Rifkin has said of Andrews "Giuseppe Andrews is the most ferociously original filmmaker working in cinema today. No matter what new things he tries, everything is always signature Giuseppe Andrews. He is a true auteur." Rifkin also directed a documentary about Andrews, titled Giuseppe Makes a Movie.
Andrews reprised his role as a sheriff's deputy in the Cabin Fever sequel Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever.
He also appeared in the ninth season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, in the episode titled "Let It Bleed".
Andrews disappeared from the public eye in 2015.
Filmography
Film
As director
Touch Me in the Morning- In Our Garden (2002)Trailer Town Dad's Chicken Air Conditioning Wiggly Harris After School Specials Monkey Actor Babysitter The Date Movie Who Flung Poo? Dribble Tater Tots Period Piece 5th Wheel Gwank Grandpa Jacuzzi Rooms
- Ants Doily's Summer of Freak Occurrences Long Row to Hoe Cross Breeze
- Okie Dokie (2007)Garbanzo Gas Cat Piss Golden Embers Holiday Weekend Everlasting Pine Orzo It's All Not So Tragic Schoof Airplane Pillows The Check Out Esoterica Zoo Dung Zero The Fast Diary Love-Seat: A Portrait of Self Only the Music Tells Me Where to Go Pure Artisti Dal Sex Acid The Fire Dancers Closet Africa Birth of the Pool Tugboat Doll Bottle Homo Robot Paradise Slob Pregnant with a Swastika Japanese Confusion Coffee Cake Vagrant Womb Ninos
- ''Give Me Cinema or Give Me Death''
Discography
Giants – self-releasedNight Owl Vol. 2 – self-releasedNight Owl Vol. 1 – self-releasedRace Cars – self-releasedHobo Jungle – self-releasedChow Mein Noodle CD – self-releasedNight Owl – self-releasedMe for All You – self-releasedLaroo – self-releasedWaiting Room – self-releasedOpen Mic – self-releasedReason – self-releasedUmami – self-releasedStranger Than a Dream Vol 1 – self-releasedStranger Than a Dream Vol 2 – self-releasedSumami e.p. – self-releasedDates of some releases are unknown, albums are available to buy on his website and iTunes.