Giuseppe Andrews

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Giuseppe Andrews
Born
Joey Murcia Jr.

(1979-04-25) April 25, 1979 (age 46)
Key Largo, Florida, U.S.
Years active1989–2015

Joey Murcia Jr. (born April 25, 1979), 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 (1989). He had supporting roles in the films Independence Day (1996), American History X (1998), Pleasantville (1998), and Never Been Kissed (1999) before his breakout with a starring role in the teen comedy film Detroit Rock City (1999). Andrews also had a main role as Miles Novack on season 2 of the WB sitcom Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (1997–1998). In the 2000s, Andrews had starring roles in the films Cabin Fever (2002), Neo Ned (2005), 2001 Maniacs (2005), Look (2007), and Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009). 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 (1999), which he also starred in, Andrews directed over 50 films, many of which were classified as experimental films.

Biography

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Andrews was born Joey Murcia Jr. in Key Largo, Florida.[1] 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 (2009).[2]

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.[3]

Filmography

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Film

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As actor

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Year Title Role Notes
1989 Getting It Right Luke Film debut; credited as Joey Andrews
1993 12:01 Kyle Television film; credited as Joey Andrews
1994 Prehysteria! 2 Roughneck Leader Credited as Joey Andrews
1995 Sleepstalker Young Sandman Credited as Joey Andrews
White Dwarf Never the Shifter / Doug Television film; credited as Joey Andrews
Unstrung Heroes Ash Credited as Joey Andrews
1996 Invisible Mom Johnny Thomas Credited as Joey Andrews
Independence Day Troy
1998 American History X Jason
Pleasantville Howard
David and Lisa Joey Television film
1999 The Other Sister Tough Guy Trevor
Never Been Kissed Denominator
Detroit Rock City Lex
Student Affairs Dave Television film
Touch Me in the Morning Coney Island
2002 Local Boys Willy
Cabin Fever Deputy Winston
2005 Neo Ned Josh
Tweek City Bill Jensen
2001 Maniacs Harper Alexander
2007 Homo Erectus Zig
Look Willie
Careless Young Male Addict
2009 Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever Deputy Winston
2011 From the Head Ramone

As director

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  • Touch Me in the Morning (1999)
  • In Our Garden (2002)
  • Trailer Town (2003)
  • Dad's Chicken (2003)
  • Air Conditioning (2003)
  • Wiggly Harris (2003)
  • After School Specials (2003)
  • Monkey (2004)
  • Actor (2004)
  • Babysitter (2004)
  • The Date Movie (2004)
  • Who Flung Poo? (2004)
  • Dribble (2004)
  • Tater Tots (2004)
  • Period Piece (2004)
  • 5th Wheel (2005)
  • Gwank (2005)
  • Grandpa (2005)
  • Jacuzzi Rooms (2006)
  • Ants (2006)
  • Doily's Summer of Freak Occurrences (2006)
  • Long Row to Hoe (2006)
  • Cross Breeze (2006)
  • Okie Dokie (2007)
  • Garbanzo Gas (2007)
  • Cat Piss (2007)
  • Golden Embers (2007)
  • Holiday Weekend (2007)
  • Everlasting Pine (2007)
  • Orzo (2008)
  • It's All Not So Tragic (2008)
  • Schoof (2008)
  • Airplane Pillows (2008)
  • The Check Out (2009)
  • Esoterica (2009)
  • Zoo Dung Zero (2009)
  • The Fast (2010)
  • Diary (2011)
  • Love-Seat: A Portrait of Self (2011)
  • Only the Music Tells Me Where to Go (2012)
  • Pure Artisti Dal (2013)
  • Sex Acid (2013)
  • The Fire Dancers (2013)
  • Closet Africa (2013)
  • Birth of the Pool (2013)
  • Tugboat (2013)
  • Doll Bottle (2014)
  • Homo Robot Paradise Slob (2014)
  • Pregnant with a Swastika (2014)
  • Japanese Confusion (2014)
  • Coffee Cake (2014)
  • Vagrant Womb (2014)
  • Ninos (2014)
  • Give Me Cinema or Give Me Death (2014)

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1994 Beverly Hills, 90210 Cowboy Episode: "Things That Go Bang in the Night"; credited as Joey Andrews
1997–1998 Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher Miles Novack Main role (season 2); 21 episodes
1999–2001 Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Germ Recurring role (seasons 3–4); 13 episodes
2002 Boston Public Bobby Mendoza Episode: "Chapter Thirty-Nine"
2006 The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman Mike Ackerman 3 episodes
2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Joe Episode: "Let It Bleed"
2010 Look Willie Main role; 3 episodes

Discography

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  • Giants – self-released
  • Night Owl Vol. 2 – self-released
  • Night Owl Vol. 1 – self-released
  • Race Cars – self-released
  • Hobo Jungle – self-released
  • Chow Mein Noodle CD (2003) – self-released
  • Night Owl (2005) – self-released
  • Me for All You (2006) – self-released
  • Laroo (2006) – self-released
  • Waiting Room (2007) – self-released
  • Open Mic (2008) – self-released
  • Reason (2009) – self-released
  • Umami (2010) – self-released
  • Stranger Than a Dream Vol 1 (2010) – self-released
  • Stranger Than a Dream Vol 2 (2010) – self-released
  • Sumami e.p. (2010) – self-released

Dates of some releases are unknown, albums are available to buy on his website and iTunes.

References

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  1. ^ "Giuseppe Andrews Biography (1979–)". Filmreference.com. April 2, 1979. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  2. ^ "Horrorfilme, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, News, Trailer und mehr". BlairWitch.de. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  3. ^ "Giuseppe Andrews - Trivia". IMDb.
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