Eric Emerson
Eric Emerson (born June 23, 1943 - † May 28, 1975 in Manhattan ) was an American dancer and actor. He became known as an actor in Andy Warhol films . Emerson died on May 28, 1975 of unknown causes. The official cause of death was a car accident, but it is believed that he died of a drug overdose .
Emerson was a trained ballet dancer . When he attended a concert at the Velvet Underground in 1966 , Warhol noticed him, who invited him to his factory . When the band performed in the following years, he appeared as a dancer with Gerard Malanga and Mary Woronov . Emerson had his first film role in The Chelsea Girls , where he is seen stark naked and giving a lengthy narcissistic monologue about the beauties of his own body.
The rock band Sonic Youth created a musical memorial for Emerson with the song Eric's Trip on the record Daydream Nation (1988).
Filmography
- 1966: The Chelsea Girls - Director: Director: Andy Warhol, Paul Morrissey
- 1967: **** (Four Stars) - Director: Andy Warhol
- 1968: Lonesome Cowboys - Director: Andy Warhol, Paul Morrissey
- 1968: The Mind Blowers - Director: Harlan Renvok
- 1968: San Diego Surf - Director: Director: Andy Warhol, Paul Morrissey
- 1968 Andy Makes a Movie - Director: Robert Emmet Smith
- 1972: Heat (also: Andy Warhol's Heat ) - Director: Paul Morrissey
Web links
- Eric Emerson at the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Emerson, Eric |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American dancer and actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 23, 1943 |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 28, 1975 |
| Place of death | Manhattan |