John Spacely

Known for

Acting

Biography

John Spacely (real name John Olgin), also known as Gringo, was an American musician, actor, and nightlife personality. His life was chronicled in two Lech Kowalski documentaries, Story of a Junkie and Born To Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie.

Best known work

After Hours

1985

Sid and Nancy

1986

Desperately Seeking Susan

1985

Story of a Junkie

1985

Step Across the Border

1990

Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie

2001

Filmography

2001
Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie
as Self
1990
Step Across the Border
as Koan vom Klang einer Hand
1986
Sid and Nancy
as Chelsea Hotel Resident
1985
Story of a Junkie
as John Spaceley
1985
After Hours
as Club Berlin Patron with Eyepatch (uncredited)
1985
Desperately Seeking Susan
as (uncredited)