Born in Memphis, TN, Shelby Baldock made his mark in the cult cinema landscape with his role in Hollywood Man (1976). His early passion for film and music led him to create short films and collaborate with notable artists, including Grammy winner Cody Dickinson. Beyond acting, Shelby co-founded Piano Man Pictures, which supports local filmmakers and artists in Memphis. His diverse background in music and film production enriches his contributions to the genre, making his work in Hollywood Man a noteworthy part of the grindhouse conversation.
Hollywood Man
Cash-strapped actor/director Rafe Stoker (Smith) reluctantly agrees to put up almost all of his personal fortune as collateral to shady investors in order to complete production on his action film. In turn, they hire Harvey (Girardin), an unstable biker, to sabotage the production so that they can collect on Stoker's pledge. Harvey and his gang engage in escalating acts of violence against Stoker's film crew and other random people while Stoker desperately attempts to complete his film shoot amidst other production delays. After completing the movie, Stoker and his girlfriend Julie (Woronov) are gunned down by thugs hired by his backers.
