David Wojnarowicz

Acting

Updated: May 10, 2026

21Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 14, 1954

Birth Place: Red Bank, New Jersey, USA

About David Wojnarowicz

David Wojnarowicz was an American painter, photographer, writer, filmmaker, performance artist, and AIDS activist prominent in the New York City art world.

David Wojnarowicz Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Wojnarowicz reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Wojnarowicz's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of David Wojnarowicz's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Wojnarowicz: Fuck You Faggot Fucker, which stands out as a key performance.

Best David Wojnarowicz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Wojnarowicz's career based on audience ratings.

Wojnarowicz: Fuck You Faggot Fucker (2020) movie poster

Wojnarowicz: Fuck You Faggot Fucker: A collage-like, incisive look at the life of writer, painter and thinker David Wojnarowicz, whose powerful, unapologetic

Wojnarowicz: Fuck You Faggot Fucker

2020•Documentary

A Fire in My Belly (1990) movie poster

A Fire in My Belly: Experimental short film that explores themes of religion, violence, and gender/masculinity.

A Fire in My Belly

1990

Stray Dogs (1985) movie poster

Stray Dogs: A fan tries to get an artist's attention by literally coming apart.

Stray Dogs

1985•Horror

Where Evil Dwells (1985) movie poster

Where Evil Dwells: Loosely based on an infamous 1984 Long Island murder case involving Satan-worshiping, teenage drug freaks (Knights of th

Where Evil Dwells

1985•Horror

Manhattan Love Suicides (1985) movie poster

Manhattan Love Suicides: A series of short films by Richard Kern: Stray Dogs, Woman At The Wheel, Thrust In Me, & I Hate You Now.

Manhattan Love Suicides

1985•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie David Wojnarowicz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	Summer '89	David Wojnarowicz	Flop	Similar →
2020	The Business of Thought: A Recorded History of Artists Space	Self	Flop	Similar →
2020	Wojnarowicz: Fuck You Faggot Fucker	Self	Hit	Similar →
2019	Self-Portrait in 23 Rounds: a Chapter in David Wojnarowicz’s Life, 1989–1991	Himself (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
1994	By the Dawn's Early Light	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1992	Listen to This	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1991	Bust	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1990	A Fire in My Belly	Himself	Hit	Similar →
1990	Silence = Death	Self	Flop	Similar →
1990	Phil Interviews David Wojnarowicz	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1989	All I can feel is the pressure	himself	Flop	Similar →
1987	Around Clown	-	Flop	Similar →
1985	Where Evil Dwells	-	Average	Similar →
1985	Stray Dogs	Fan	Average	Similar →
1985	Manhattan Love Suicides	Fan (segment "Stray Dogs")	Flop	Similar →
1985	You Killed Me First	Dad	Flop	Similar →
1985	The Virginia Tripping Film	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Abuse	Street Interviewee	Flop	Similar →
1983	American Obsessions	Self	Flop	Similar →
1982	Pompeii New York, Part 1: Pier Caresses	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Cockabunnies	Self	Flop	Similar →

David Wojnarowicz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Wojnarowicz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Wojnarowicz is "Wojnarowicz: Fuck You Faggot Fucker" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has David Wojnarowicz acted in?

David Wojnarowicz has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Wojnarowicz?

Other notable films include "A Fire in My Belly", "Stray Dogs", and "Where Evil Dwells".