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John Waters is a versatile artist, born on April 22, 1946, in Baltimore. He has worked in various occupations, including being a film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, editor, journalist, cinematographer, photographer, art collector, and filmmaker.
He pursued education from several institutions like Boys' Latin School of Maryland, Calvert School, New York University, and Calvert Hall College High School. Waters' works span across multiple genres, such as figurative art, documentary film, comedy, horror, drama, musical, romantic, and satirical films].
John Waters directed numerous films, including but not limited to The Diane Linkletter Story, Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, Serial Mom, A Dirty Shame, and Divine Waters. His notable works include Mondo Trasho, Something Wild, This Film Is Not Yet Rated, Homer and Eddie, Sweet and Lowdown, The Junior Defenders, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.
Throughout his career, John Waters has received several awards such as Grammy Awards, Jury Prize, Film Independent Spirit Awards, and BAFTA Award.