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Overview
Mini Biography:
Born in the Bronx, Ferrara started making amateur films on Super 8 in... moreAwards:
15 wins & 14 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(187 articles)
Ferrara Exits Game Of Death (From WENN. 3 November 2009, 12:11 AM, PST)
Game Of Death Loses Director Abel Ferrara
(From Cinema Blend. 1 November 2009, 2:12 PM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Jimmy Boy L | Jimmy LaineFilmography
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In Development, Director, Writer, Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Music Department, Editor, Cinematographer, Miscellaneous Crew, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
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1. | Napoli, Napoli, Napoli (2009) | 2009 | - | 5.7 (14) | |
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2. | Mulberry St. (post-production) (2009) | 2009 | - | - | |
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3. | Chelsea on the Rocks (2008) | 2008 | - | 6.2 (84) | |
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4. | Go Go Tales (2007) | 2007 | - | 6.2 (360) | |
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5. | Mary (2005/I) | 2005 | - | 6.0 (997) | |
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6. | 'R Xmas (2001) | 2001 | - | 5.5 (673) | |
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7. | New Rose Hotel (1998) | 1998 | - | 4.2 (2,166) | |
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8. | SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground (1997) (TV) | (segment "Love on the A Train") | 1997 | - | 6.4 (785) |
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9. | The Blackout (1997) | 1997 | - | 4.9 (1,102) | |
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10. | The Funeral (1996) | 1996 | - | 6.3 (3,743) | |
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11. | California (1996) | 1996 | - | 7.4 (179) | |
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12. | The Addiction (1995) | 1995 | - | 6.1 (3,128) | |
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13. | Dangerous Game (1993) | 1993 | - | 5.2 (1,590) | |
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14. | Body Snatchers (1993) | 1993 | - | 5.7 (4,890) | |
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15. | Bad Lieutenant (1992) | 1992 | - | 6.8 (11,333) | |
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16. | King of New York (1990) | 1990 | - | 6.9 (9,126) | |
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17. | Cat Chaser (1989) | 1989 | - | 5.3 (457) | |
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18. | The Loner (1988) (TV) | 1988 | - | - | |
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19. | China Girl (1987) | 1987 | - | 5.7 (477) | |
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20. | "Crime Story" (1986) | (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 8.6 (538) |
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21. | Crime Story (1986) (TV) | 1986 | - | 7.6 (444) | |
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22. | The Gladiator (1986) (TV) | 1986 | - | 5.2 (197) | |
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23. | "Miami Vice" (1984) | (2 episodes, 1985) | 1985 | - | 7.8 (3,695) |
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24. | Fear City (1984) | 1984 | - | 5.1 (836) | |
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25. | Ms. 45 (1981) | 1981 | - | 6.8 (1,544) | |
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26. | The Driller Killer (1979) | 1979 | - | 4.7 (2,001) | |
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27. | Not Guilty: For Keith Richards (1977) | 1977 | - | 5.9 (6) | |
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28. | 9 Lives of a Wet Pussy (1976) | (as Jimmy Boy L) | 1976 | - | 3.7 (70) |
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29. | Could This Be Love (1973) | 1973 | - | 4.9 (45) | |
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30. | The Hold Up (1972) | 1972 | - | 4.3 (37) | |
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31. | Nicky's Film (1971) | 1971 | - | 4.9 (33) | |
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1. | Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) | (earlier film "Bad Lieutenant") | 2009 | - | 7.8 (516) |
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2. | Chelsea on the Rocks (2008) | (stories) | 2008 | - | 6.2 (84) |
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3. | Go Go Tales (2007) | (writer) | 2007 | - | 6.2 (360) |
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4. | Mary (2005/I) | (writer) | 2005 | - | 6.0 (997) |
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5. | 'R Xmas (2001) | (writer) | 2001 | - | 5.5 (673) |
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6. | New Rose Hotel (1998) | (screenplay) | 1998 | - | 4.2 (2,166) |
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7. | The Blackout (1997) | (writer) | 1997 | - | 4.9 (1,102) |
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8. | Bad Lieutenant (1992) | (writer) | 1992 | - | 6.8 (11,333) |
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9. | Could This Be Love (1973) | (writer) | 1973 | - | 4.9 (45) |
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10. | The Hold Up (1972) | (writer) | 1972 | - | 4.3 (37) |
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1. | Game of Death (filming) (2010) | 2010 | - | - | |
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2. | Go Get Some Rosemary (2009) | Robber | 2009 | - | 6.1 (31) |
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3. | A Talent for Trouble (2008) | Abel | 2008 | - | 9.2 (9) |
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4. | Exes (2006) | Caïn | 2006 | - | 3.4 (56) |
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5. | Ms. 45 (1981) | (as Jimmy Laine) 1st Rapist | 1981 | - | 6.8 (1,544) |
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6. | The Driller Killer (1979) | (as Jimmy Laine) Reno Miller | 1979 | - | 4.7 (2,001) |
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7. | 9 Lives of a Wet Pussy (1976) | (as Jimmy Laine) Old Man | 1976 | - | 3.7 (70) |
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8. | The Hold Up (1972) | (voice) (uncredited) Johnny | 1972 | - | 4.3 (37) |
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9. | Nicky's Film (1971) | Man in junkyard | 1971 | - | 4.9 (33) |
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1. | Uncle Bob (2009) | (producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Bandaged (2009) | (executive producer) | 2009 | - | 4.6 (9) |
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3. | Happy Life (post-production) (2009) | (executive producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | Odyssey in Rome (2005) | (co-producer) | 2005 | - | 6.4 (13) |
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5. | White Boy (2002) | (producer) | 2002 | - | 3.1 (191) |
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1. | Bad Lieutenant (1992) | (music: "THE BAD LIEUTENANT") (performer: "THE BAD LIEUTENANT") | 1992 | - | 6.8 (11,333) |
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2. | China Girl (1987) | (music: "Hot And Bothered", "Chinatown Tonight") | 1987 | - | 5.7 (477) |
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3. | The Driller Killer (1979) | (writer: "Grand Street Stomp") | 1979 | - | 4.7 (2,001) |
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1. | The Blackout (1997) | (musician) (as Jimmy Laine) | 1997 | - | 4.9 (1,102) |
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2. | The Driller Killer (1979) | (composer: theme music) (as Jimmy Laine) | 1979 | - | 4.7 (2,001) |
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1. | The Driller Killer (1979) | (as Jimmy Laine) | 1979 | - | 4.7 (2,001) |
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2. | 9 Lives of a Wet Pussy (1976) | (as Jimmy Laine) | 1976 | - | 3.7 (70) |
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1. | Not Guilty: For Keith Richards (1977) | 1977 | - | 5.9 (6) | |
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2. | Nicky's Film (1971) | 1971 | - | 4.9 (33) | |
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1. | "Crime Story" (1986) | director: archive footage (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 8.6 (538) |
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1. | It All Happens Here: Abel Ferrara & the Making of 'Bad Lieutenant' (2009) (V) | (special thanks) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Never Down (2007) | (thanks) | 2007 | - | 4.1 (91) |
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3. | A Short Film About the Long Career of Abel Ferrara (2004) (V) | (special thanks) | 2004 | - | 6.6 (8) |
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1. | "Días de cine" (1991) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.6 (31) |
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2. | Mulberry St. (post-production) (2009) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | "Cinema tres" (1984) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 6.0 (27) |
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4. | "Miradas 2" (2004) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 4.0 (7) |
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5. | Chelsea on the Rocks (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | 6.2 (84) |
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6. | Bienvenue à Cannes (2007) | Himself | 2007 | - | 6.4 (48) |
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7. | Game of the Century (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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8. | Not Guilty for Abel (2007) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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9. | "Magacine" (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 5.0 (18) |
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10. | Ceremonia de apertura (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | - |
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11. | Odyssey in Rome (2005) | Himself | 2005 | - | 6.4 (13) |
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12. | There Is No Direction (2005) | Himself | 2005 | - | 5.2 (21) |
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13. | Épreuves d'artistes (2004) | Himself | 2004 | - | 4.1 (46) |
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14. | "Cinéma, de notre temps" (1988) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 9.3 (26) |
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15. | Wie man die Leute von ihrem Geld trennt (1998) (TV) | Himself | 1998 | - | 5.6 (46) |
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16. | Abel/Asia (1998) | Himself | 1998 | - | - |
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17. | "Lauren Hutton and..." (1995) | Himself (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 7.5 (11) |
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18. | Dans les coulisses du clip 'California' (1996) | Himself | 1996 | - | 5.5 (9) |
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19. | Not Guilty: For Keith Richards (1977) | Keith Richards | 1977 | - | 5.9 (6) |
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1. | Ceremonia de inauguración - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián (2008) (TV) | (uncredited) Himself |
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2. | Où sont passées les grandes gueules? 30 ans de débats à la télévision (2006) (TV) | Himself |
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3. | Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005) (V) | Himself |
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4. | Ceremonia de clausura (2005) (TV) | Himself |
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5. | Venecia 2005: Crónica de Carlos Boyero (2005) (TV) | Himself |
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6. | "Cinema mil" | |
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