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'''Edgar Oliver''' (born |
'''Edgar Oliver''' (born 1956?<ref name="NYT Brantley 2-16-09">Brantley, Ben. [http://theater2.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/theater/reviews/16east.html "So Inviting, That Dark at the Top of the Stairs"], ''The New York Times'', February 16, 2009.</ref>) is an [[United States|American]] [[Theatre|stage]] and film actor, poet, [[performance art|performance artist]] and [[playwright]]. Born in [[Savannah, Georgia|Savannah]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], he has lived and worked in [[New York City]] since 1977.<ref name="NYT Brantley 2-16-09" /> He is considered a "legend" of the [[downtown New York]] theatre scene.<ref name="papermag interview">[http://www.papermag.com/blogs/2008/11/stage_notes_east_10th_street_s.php#more Edgar Oliver Interview] at Papermag.com</ref><ref>[http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/shows/east-10th-street-self-portrait-with-empty-house_147041/ Axis Theatre Company presents: East 10th Street - Self Portrait with Empty House]</ref><ref>Jackson, Sharyn. [http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-02-04/voice-choices/positively-10th-street "Positively 10th Street: Edgar Oliver's East Village"], ''[[Village Voice]]'', February 4, 2009.</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Oliver first started performing in New York City at the [[Pyramid Club]] in the mid-1980s. Notable New York City productions include his roles in [[Edward II]] with Cliplight Theater and numerous productions at the Axis Theatre Company including ''A Glance at New York'' (which played at the [[Edinburgh Festival]]) and his autobiographical one-man show ''East 10th Street: Self Portrait With Empty House'' which enjoyed an extended run with Axis. |
Oliver first started performing in New York City at the [[Pyramid Club]] in the mid-1980s. Notable New York City productions include his roles in ''[[Edward II (play)|Edward II]]'' with Cliplight Theater and numerous productions at the Axis Theatre Company including ''A Glance at New York'' (which played at the [[Edinburgh Festival]]) and his autobiographical one-man show ''East 10th Street: Self Portrait With Empty House'' which enjoyed an extended run with Axis. |
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His film credits include the [[Independent Spirit Award]]-winning ''The Jimmy Show'' and the multi-award-winning ''Henry May Long''. He appeared in the latest [[Jared Hess]] film ''[[Gentlemen Broncos]]'' and also stars in the futurist thriller ''[[That's Beautiful Frank]]''. He is also a frequent performer/storyteller with |
His film credits include the [[Independent Spirit Award]]-winning ''The Jimmy Show'' and the multi-award-winning ''Henry May Long''. He appeared in the latest [[Jared Hess]] film ''[[Gentlemen Broncos]]'' and also stars in the futurist thriller ''[[That's Beautiful Frank]]''. He is also a frequent performer/storyteller with [[The Moth]]. |
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As a playwright Oliver has frequently been produced at [[La MaMa ETC]], most notably the |
As a playwright Oliver has frequently been produced at [[La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club|La MaMa ETC]], most notably the 2000 production of his play ''The Drowning Pages'' starred [[Debbie Harry|Deborah Harry]] (of [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]] fame).<ref>Ehren, Christine. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/52579.html "Deborah Harry Reads Oliver's Gloomy Drowning Pages May 6-14 At La MaMa"], ''Playbill'', May 6, 2000.</ref> |
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Oliver has published three poetry collections: ''A Portrait of New York by a Wanderer There'', ''Summer'', and ''The Man Who Loved Plants''. |
Oliver has published three poetry collections: ''A Portrait of New York by a Wanderer There'', ''Summer'', and ''The Man Who Loved Plants''. |
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Oliver has also gained cult fame appearing on the [[Discovery Channel]] series ''[[Oddities (TV series)|Oddities]]'' and was notable for his line "Is that a straitjacket?",{{cn|date=June 2011}} which was featured in the show's promos. |
Oliver has also gained cult fame appearing on the [[Discovery Channel]] series ''[[Oddities (TV series)|Oddities]]'' and was notable for his line "Is that a straitjacket?",{{cn|date=June 2011}} which was featured in the show's promos. |
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On November 26 2011, Third Man Records |
On November 26, 2011, Third Man Records released a tri-color 45 of his "In The Park". Only 100 copies were produced: 50 were sold at Third Man Records in Nashville, Tennesse and 50 at Obscura in New York.{{citation needed}} |
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==References== |
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==Notes and references== |
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mohr3sg0C0 A Moment with Oliver, directed by Matt Mascaro] |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mohr3sg0C0 A Moment with Oliver, directed by Matt Mascaro] |
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*[http://thatsbeautifulfrank.wordpress.com/ Edgar Oliver starring in That's Beautiful Frank] |
*[http://thatsbeautifulfrank.wordpress.com/ Edgar Oliver starring in That's Beautiful Frank] |
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Revision as of 05:01, 5 January 2012
Edgar Oliver (born 1956?[1]) is an American stage and film actor, poet, performance artist and playwright. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he has lived and worked in New York City since 1977.[1] He is considered a "legend" of the downtown New York theatre scene.[2][3][4]
Career
Oliver first started performing in New York City at the Pyramid Club in the mid-1980s. Notable New York City productions include his roles in Edward II with Cliplight Theater and numerous productions at the Axis Theatre Company including A Glance at New York (which played at the Edinburgh Festival) and his autobiographical one-man show East 10th Street: Self Portrait With Empty House which enjoyed an extended run with Axis.
His film credits include the Independent Spirit Award-winning The Jimmy Show and the multi-award-winning Henry May Long. He appeared in the latest Jared Hess film Gentlemen Broncos and also stars in the futurist thriller That's Beautiful Frank. He is also a frequent performer/storyteller with The Moth.
As a playwright Oliver has frequently been produced at La MaMa ETC, most notably the 2000 production of his play The Drowning Pages starred Deborah Harry (of Blondie fame).[5]
Oliver has published three poetry collections: A Portrait of New York by a Wanderer There, Summer, and The Man Who Loved Plants.
Oliver has also gained cult fame appearing on the Discovery Channel series Oddities and was notable for his line "Is that a straitjacket?",[citation needed] which was featured in the show's promos.
On November 26, 2011, Third Man Records released a tri-color 45 of his "In The Park". Only 100 copies were produced: 50 were sold at Third Man Records in Nashville, Tennesse and 50 at Obscura in New York.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b Brantley, Ben. "So Inviting, That Dark at the Top of the Stairs", The New York Times, February 16, 2009.
- ^ Edgar Oliver Interview at Papermag.com
- ^ Axis Theatre Company presents: East 10th Street - Self Portrait with Empty House
- ^ Jackson, Sharyn. "Positively 10th Street: Edgar Oliver's East Village", Village Voice, February 4, 2009.
- ^ Ehren, Christine. "Deborah Harry Reads Oliver's Gloomy Drowning Pages May 6-14 At La MaMa", Playbill, May 6, 2000.