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Vito Paulekas

Known for

Acting

Born

May 20, 1913

Birthplace

Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Died

October 25, 1992 (aged 79)

Biography

Vitautus Alphonsus "Vito" Paulekas (20 May 1913 – 25 October 1992) was an American artist and bohemian, who was most notable for his leading role in the Southern California "freak scene" of the 1960s, and his influence on musicians including The Byrds, Love and Frank Zappa.

Best known work

The Trip
The Trip
1967
Mondo Bizarro
Mondo Bizarro
1966
Classic Albums
Classic Albums
1997
Something's Happening
Something's Happening
1967
Mondo Hollywood
Mondo Hollywood
1967
LSD-25
LSD-25
1967
The White Horse Gang
The White Horse Gang
1972
Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape
Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape
2016

Filmography

  1. 2016

    Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape

    as Self (archive footage)

  2. 1997

    Classic AlbumsTV

    as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

  3. 1972

    The White Horse Gang

  4. 1967

    Something's Happening

  5. 1967

    The Trip

    as Freak Out Dancer (uncredited)

  6. 1967

    Mondo Hollywood

  7. 1967

    LSD-25

  8. 1966

    Mondo Bizarro

    as Self (uncredited)

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