★ Acting
Billy Name
1940 – 2016
· Poughkeepsie, New York
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Active 1964–2021
Billy Name, born William George Linich, emerged as a significant presence in the avant-garde scene of the 1960s. He appears in Chelsea Girls (1966), where his distinct aesthetic aligns with the film's experimental narrative. As a key figure at The Factory, he contributed to the cultural fabric of the time, also featuring in Andy Warhol (1987). His work embodies the intersection of art and film, making him a notable figure in the exploration of cult cinema.
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Chelsea Girls
1966
★ 5.6
as self
Lacking a formal narrative, Warhol's art house classic follows various residents of the Chelsea Hotel in 1966 New York City, presented in a split screen with a single audio track in conjunction with one side of screen.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
27 credits
2020s
1 credit
2000s
6 credits
1990s
2 credits
1980s
2 credits
1960s
14 credits