Buddy Giovinazzo

Directing
BirthdayMay 5, 1957 (68 years old)
Place of birthNew York City, New York, USA
GenderMale

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Buddy Giovinazzo is an independent filmmaker and author who is known for his gritty-low budget debut film, Combat Shock, and his collection of harrowing short stories of low urban life in his 1993 novel, Life is Hot in Cracktown. Born May 5, 1957 in New York City, Buddy grew up in Staten Island. He went to the College of Staten Island where he graduated with a Masters in Cinema, later teaching film there as well. He is the brother of Rick Giovinazzo (Ricky) who is a composer, orchestrator, and the star of his premier film, Combat Shock. His cousin is television and film star, Carmine Giovinazzo. A Buddy Giovinazzo website is Currently under construction. Description above from the Wikipedia article Buddy Giovinazzo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​

Known for

Social Worker (as Carmine Giovinazzo)

May 1, 1986

Radio Presenter (voice)

Jan 25, 2018

Man Walking (Uncredited)

Jan 23, 1997

Self

Oct 31, 2020

Self

Aug 21, 2001

Himself

Jan 1, 2004

Himself

Sep 26, 2006

Jan 1, 1980

Drums

Jan 1, 1982

Drums

Jan 1, 1982

Drums

Jan 1, 1982

Self

Dec 3, 2024

Social Worker (as Carmine Giovinazzo)

May 1, 1986

Radio Presenter (voice)

Jan 25, 2018

Man Walking (Uncredited)

Jan 23, 1997

Self

Oct 31, 2020

Self

Aug 21, 2001

Acting


Participated in 30 movies, 5 TV series



2023

Script Consultant



2018

Radio Presenter (voice)



2013

Director


2012

Director, Writer


2011

Screenplay, Director


2011

Director


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