Paul McCarthy
Directing · Writer · Director
Born Aug 4, 1945 · Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Active 1971–present
While still a student, Paul McCarthy threw himself out of a second floor window in a performance/action, emulating Yves Klein's legendary "Leap into the Void." McCarthy was an influential figure in the Southern California art and…
Filmography
Painter (1995) — DirectorNPP1P2, WAR PIG, Drawing Session (2025) — DirectorA&E, Adolf & Eva / Adam & Eve, Mother (2025) — DirectorPinocchio Pipenose Household Dilemma (1994) — DirectorBlack and White Tapes (1975) — DirectorSauce (1974) — DirectorPaul McCarthy: Destruction of the Body (2001)The Art Foundry (2014)Sailor's Meat (Sailor's Delight) (1975) — DirectorFamily Tyranny (Modeling and Molding) (1987) — FatherCultural Soup (1987)Heidi: Midlife Crisis Trauma Center and Negative Media-Engram Abreaction Release Zone (1992) — DirectorCoach Stage Stage Coach (2019) — Writer · DirectorFresh Acconci (1995) — DirectorRocky (1976) — DirectorAryan Death Ship (2010) — DirectorExperimental Dancer (1975) — DirectorClass Fool (1976) — Writer · DirectorOut O' Actions (1998) — DirectorBossy Burger (1991) — DirectorHeidi’s Four Basket Dances (2001) — DirectorWolf-Pig — DirectorRed Poster Tapes (1972) — DirectorA&E, Adolf & Eva / Adam & Eve, Cooking Show, Kitchen (2023) — Director