Back then during what we must inevitably call her 15 minutes of fame she was one of the many drag queens and hustlers at the lower end of. Remembering holly woodlawn, a transgender star of the warhol era. She died in december 2015 and was only 4 years older than i am. Wisecracking, selfdepracating, uncouth, dishy, bitchy, delightful. Dec 09, 2015 here is the hilarious, adorable holly woodlawn i will always remember with love. In the opinion of vincent canby, holly woodlawn, especially, is something to behold, a comic book mother courage who fancies herself as marlene. Plucked her eyebrows on the way, shaved her legs and then he was a she. Dec 07, 2015 holly woodlawn, the transgender superstar namechecked in the classic hymn to warhols new york, died at the weekend but she outlived most of her contemporaries. Dec 09, 2015 remembering holly woodlawn, muse to lou reeds wild side woodlawn, the transgender woman who inspired the first verse of reeds 1973 hit walk on the wild side, died of cancer sunday.
Nina antonia holly woodlawn might have been denied the material. She really only stands out in one filmtrash but its a performance so memorable that its all she needs for everlasting underground star status. December 8, 2015 by glenn belverio comments 0 share. At the age of 16, harold became holly woodlawn and skyrocketed to fame as a superstar in warhols movie trash. Dec 10, 2015 it was holly, after all, who, as she wrote in her 1991 memoir, a low life in high heels. Holly came from miami, florida hitchhiked her way across the u. Remembering holly woodlawn and her brilliant memoir a low life in high heels. Remembering holly woodlawn, muse to lou reeds wild side. I read about holly woodlawns book and found a copy on amazon. Remembering holly woodlawn, a transgender star of the warhol. This is a compilation of some of my favorite stories told by holly when i interviewed her for my 2004 documentary. Holly woodlawn, warhols great superstar, is in very bad. Woodlawn, whose epic life was vividly chronicled in the. Holly woodlawn haroldo santiago franceschi rodriguez danhakl.
She was probably best known as the holly in lou reed s hit pop song walk on the wild side. The holly woodlawn story, changed her name from haroldo danhakl, hitchhiked to new york from miami at. Remembering transgender heroine holly woodlawn vogue. At 15, haroldo santiago franceschi rodriguez damhakl hitchhiked to new york city and became holly woodlawn, a transgender actress and warhol muse so legendary she inspired the opening lyrics of lou reeds walk on the wild side. Dec 07, 2015 woodlawn bounced between miami and the east and west coasts. Dec 11, 2015 o n december 6, 2015, holly woodlawn, the film and cabaret performer known as one of the warhol superstars and an inspiration for lou reeds famous song a walk on the wild side, died of cancerrelated complications at age 69. Holly woodlawn simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. She was an actress, known for scarecrow in a garden of cucumbers 1972, trash 1970 and alibi 2007.
Holly woodlawn passed away on december 6, 2015 at the age of 69. Dec 07, 2015 woodlawns origin story also inspired lou reeds classic song walk on the wild side. The holly woodlawn story 1st harperperennial ed by woodlawn, holly, copeland, jeff isbn. Holly came from miami, fla, hitchhiked her way across. The cause was cancer and cirrhosis, as penny arcade, a fellow warhol superstar who raised funds for woodlawn in her final days, told the washington post in a. Dec 07, 2015 holly woodlawn prior to starring in films such as trash and women in revolt in the early 70s, woodlawn ran away from her miami home at 15 and hitchhiked to new york city. She was a product of mixing with the right people and good timing and a ballsy attitude. In your book, low life in high heels, you say that by 73, maxs wasnt. Afpgetty imagesfile 2002 new york holly woodlawn, a transgender actress who achieved underground stardom with her affecting performance as a starryeyed downandouter in the. Holly woodlawns memoirs are essential reading not only for those interested in the andy warhol factory legend, but is as close as were going to get to a fullblown pun biography on the warhol transtriad. She is best known as the holly in lou reeds hit pop song walk on the wild side. Holly woodlawn october 26, 1946 december 6, 2015 was a transgender puerto rican actress and warhol superstar who appeared in the movies trash 1970 and women in revolt 1971. Haroldo santiago franceschi rodriguez danhakl was born in puerto rico in 1946 and grew up in miami.
Holly woodlawn, the transgender actress featured in lou reeds 1972 song walk on the wild side, has died of cancer, the associated press and variety report. She is a transgender icon five decades ahead of her time. Holly woodlawn, an older pale puerto rican woman with curled golden blonde hair. Holly woodlawn october 26, 1946 december 6, 2015 was a transgender puerto rican. Plucked her eyebrows on the way shaved her legs and then he was a she. By the 1990s back, performing in films and later in cabarets. Lead by their coach, tandy geralds, and fueled by the teams dedication to love and unity in a school. Transgender actor and warhol superstar who rose to fame in the early 1970s has died after battle with brain and liver cancer. Holly woodlawn is one of warhols most beloved and longlasting of the superstars. The obituary was featured in legacy on december 6, 2015, and journal tribune on december 7, 2015.
A great book, on andy warhols superstar, the late holly woodlawn. Holly woodlawn, the transgender actress who was made famous by andy warhol and paul morrissey in their 1970s films trash and women in revolt, has died. Holly woodlawn, transgender star of 1970s underground films. Dec 07, 2015 holly woodlawn warhol superstar, transgender role model and inspiration behind lou reeds walk on the wild side died on 6 december after battling brain and liver cancer. Holly woodlawn, transgender warhol star namechecked in walk. The holly woodlawn of 2007 is a far cry from the sweetvoiced crossdresser who made her first splash in the film trash in 1970, fakemasturbating with a miller beer bottle to considerable acclaim. Born haroldo danhakl in puerto rico, woodlawn grew up in miami before running away from home at 15 to hitchhike to new york city. Transgender icon holly woodlawn fights for life at cedars.
It could have only happened in the 60s and holly certainly took advantage of all the crazy things that era had to offer. Bound to captivate the many fans of the motion picture paris is burning, woodlawn s autobiography is a walk on the wild side with andy warhols last superstar and the avantgarde community of the 1960s and 70s. Dec 07, 2015 holly woodlawn, the transgender trailblazer who became andy warhols muse and who starred in paul morrisseys 1970 movie trash, has died at the age of 69 photos. October 26, 1946 december 6, 2015 was a transgender puerto rican actress and warhol superstar. A low life in high heels book online at best prices in india on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1973, a spiritual awakening captures the hearts of the woodlawn high school football team. Holly woodlawn, a transgender actress who achieved underground stardom. Holly woodlawn, inspiration behind lou reeds walk on the wild.
She was known for her roles in trash 1970 and women in revolt 1972. Dec 07, 2015 at 15, haroldo santiago franceschi rodriguez damhakl hitchhiked to new york city and became holly woodlawn, a transgender actress and warhol muse so legendary she inspired the opening lyrics of lou reeds walk on the wild side. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Holly woodlawn was born on october 26, 1946 in juana diaz, puerto rico as haraldo santiago franceschi rodriguez danhakl.
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