John Cameron Mitchell

Acting

John Cameron Mitchell

Born April 21, 1963 · El Paso, Texas, USA (age 63)

American writer, director, actor. Mitchell, the son of a U.S. Army general and a Scottish mother, grew up on various army bases, including Berlin; later the family lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he attended a Catholic school. Since the mid-1980s, he has worked as a theatre actor and director in New York City and played small roles in television and film productions. Among other things…

Known For

ShortbusShortbus · 2006
Shortbus
6.32006
MovieRomanceDrama
In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.
Rabbit HoleRabbit Hole · 2010
Rabbit Hole
6.62010
MovieDrama
Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident.
Girl 6Girl 6 · 1996
Girl 6
5.01996
MovieComedyDrama
A struggling actress in New York City takes a job as a phone sex operator.
TarnationTarnation · 2003
Tarnation
6.82003
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more -- culled from 19 years of his life.
Sigur Rós: Valtari Film ExperimentSigur Rós: Valtari Film Experiment · 2013
Sigur Rós: Valtari Film Experiment
7.72013
MovieMusic
Sigur Rós have given a dozen film makers the same modest budget and asked them to create whatever comes into their head when they listen to songs from the band's album Valtari. The idea is to bypass the usual artistic approval process and allow people utmost creative freedom. These 16 films are the result. Sad, funny, beautiful and, occasionally, plain bewildering, they represent just some of the available emotional responses to this most contemplative album.
How to Talk to Girls at PartiesHow to Talk to Girls at Parties · 2017
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
6.02017
MovieComedyMusic
In 1970s London, a teenage outsider named Enn falls in love with a rebellious alien girl named Zan, who has come to Earth for a party. Together, they navigate the complexities of intergalactic culture and the trials of first love.
Hedwig and the Angry InchHedwig and the Angry Inch · 2001
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
7.42001
MovieComedyMusic
Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig undergoes a personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an 'internationally ignored' but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a 'beautiful gender of one'.
Band of the HandBand of the Hand · 1986
Band of the Hand
6.21986
MovieCrimeThriller
An Indian Vietnam veteran trains five street punks in the Everglades to fight vice in Miami.

Movies

ShortbusShortbus · 2006
Shortbus
6.32006
MovieRomanceDrama
In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.
Rabbit HoleRabbit Hole · 2010
Rabbit Hole
6.62010
MovieDrama
Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident.
Girl 6Girl 6 · 1996
Girl 6
5.01996
MovieComedyDrama
A struggling actress in New York City takes a job as a phone sex operator.
TarnationTarnation · 2003
Tarnation
6.82003
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more -- culled from 19 years of his life.
Sigur Rós: Valtari Film ExperimentSigur Rós: Valtari Film Experiment · 2013
Sigur Rós: Valtari Film Experiment
7.72013
MovieMusic
Sigur Rós have given a dozen film makers the same modest budget and asked them to create whatever comes into their head when they listen to songs from the band's album Valtari. The idea is to bypass the usual artistic approval process and allow people utmost creative freedom. These 16 films are the result. Sad, funny, beautiful and, occasionally, plain bewildering, they represent just some of the available emotional responses to this most contemplative album.
How to Talk to Girls at PartiesHow to Talk to Girls at Parties · 2017
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
6.02017
MovieComedyMusic
In 1970s London, a teenage outsider named Enn falls in love with a rebellious alien girl named Zan, who has come to Earth for a party. Together, they navigate the complexities of intergalactic culture and the trials of first love.
Hedwig and the Angry InchHedwig and the Angry Inch · 2001
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
7.42001
MovieComedyMusic
Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig undergoes a personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an 'internationally ignored' but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a 'beautiful gender of one'.
Band of the HandBand of the Hand · 1986
Band of the Hand
6.21986
MovieCrimeThriller
An Indian Vietnam veteran trains five street punks in the Everglades to fight vice in Miami.
Skin: A History of Nudity in the MoviesSkin: A History of Nudity in the Movies · 2020
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
6.52020
MovieDocumentary
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.
Ron ForeverRon Forever
Ron Forever
MovieComedyDrama
One arrest away from foster care, a ten-year-old with mental superpowers must choose to repeat her mom's path of self-destruction or channel her trauma into art.
Everybody Wants to Be Gen XEverybody Wants to Be Gen X · 2025
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X
2025
MovieDocumentary
Some of the generation’s most iconic creators reflect on how the cohort once synonymous with slacking came to leave such an indelible impression on the culture.
Book of LoveBook of Love · 1990
Book of Love
5.51990
MovieComedyRomance
John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.
CockroachCockroach · 2026
Cockroach
2026
Movie
A black transgender man plans to exchange sex for top surgery money with an older gay man until his night hook up turns into a hunt for a cockroach who inspires him to open his heart and conquer his fears.
DaybreakDaybreak · 1993
Daybreak
5.31993
MovieActionDrama
When a substantial portion of the nation's populace falls victim to a deadly plague, the tyrannical government quarantines them in camps, offering no alternative except death. But a gutsy rebel named Torch sets out to help the afflicted by leading an underground effort to spirit the victims to humane sanctuary.
The Hooping LifeThe Hooping Life · 2014
The Hooping Life
8.72014
MovieDocumentary
Learn the origins and rise of modern day hula-hooping through eight extraordinary stories of hoop devotees who have embraced it as an art form, a teaching aid, and even an instrument of redemption. From the streets, to intimate clubs, to giant arenas, we alternate between self-filmed video diaries, verité documentary footage, and spectacularly filmed performances in an attempt to celebrate the healing power of movement and the spirit of human inventiveness.
Broadway: The Next GenerationBroadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
MovieTV MovieDocumentary
A look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way.
The Dreamer of OzThe Dreamer of Oz · 1990
The Dreamer of Oz
7.61990
MovieFamilyDrama
The film is the biography of Frank Baum, the children's book author and creator of the fantasy world Oz.
Paying for ItPaying for It · 2025
Paying for It
6.62025
MovieDramaComedy
In the late '90s, Chester and Sonny are a long-term, committed, romantic couple. When Sonny wants to redefine their relationship, Chester, a painfully introverted cartoonist, starts sleeping with sex workers and discovers a new kind of intimacy in the process.
Reclaim the FlagReclaim the Flag · 2025
Reclaim the Flag
5.52025
MovieDocumentary
An examination of how the American flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.
Larry Kramer In Love & AngerLarry Kramer In Love & Anger · 2015
Larry Kramer In Love & Anger
6.32015
MovieHistoryDocumentary
From the onset of the AIDS epidemic, author Larry Kramer emerged as a fiery activist, an Old Testament-style prophet full of righteous fury who denounced both the willful inaction of the government and the refusal of the gay community to curb potentially risky behaviors. Co-founder of both organization Gay Men's Health Crisis and the direct action protest group ACT UP, Kramer was vilified by some who saw his criticism to be an expression of self-hatred, while lionized by others who credit him with waking up the gay community — and, eventually, the government and medical establishment — to the devastation of the disease.
John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask: Nation of OneJohn Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask: Nation of One · 2021
John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask: Nation of One
2021
MovieMusicScience Fiction
Far from Earth, tensions escalate between a feuding astronaut couple (Gnosis and ZanFagna). A video transmission from John Cameron Mitchell pushes them toward escaping the ship-- and each other. "Nation of One" is written by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask (creators of Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and will be found on part two of the benefit album "New American Dream" by John Cameron Mitchell and Friends.
Interior. Leather Bar.Interior. Leather Bar. · 2013
Interior. Leather Bar.
5.22013
MovieDramaDocumentary
Filmmakers James Franco and Travis Mathews re-imagine the lost 40 minutes from "Cruising" as a starting point to a broader exploration of sexual and creative freedom.
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and CampTime Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp · 2020
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
6.82020
MovieDocumentaryComedy
The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all-time. From "Fast Time at Ridgemont High" and "Office Space" to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and "Showgirls."
Totally Gay!Totally Gay! · 2003
Totally Gay!
7.52003
MovieDocumentary
Totally Gay! is a 2003 television special on VH1 that discusses gay pop culture in the United States. The content of the show includes the hottest sitcoms (Will & Grace), newest gay icons (Kyle and Lane Carlson, who say they are not gay), and the most popular dog breed (pug). The somewhat light-hearted tone of the show was balanced at the end by narrator Trev Broudy discussing the assault that he had suffered shortly before the program was recorded, which left him with permanent brain damage. Totally Gay! was followed by a sequel in 2004 called Totally Gayer.

TV Shows

Law & OrderLaw & Order · 1990
Law & Order
7.31990
SeriesCrimeDrama
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth Meyers · 2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.12014
SeriesComedy
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
MacGyverMacGyver · 1985
MacGyver
7.71985
SeriesDrama
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's breaks... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.
The Good FightThe Good Fight · 2017
The Good Fight
7.52017
SeriesDrama
Picking up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of "The Good Wife", an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart's savings. Forced out of her law firm, now called "Lockhart, Deckler, Gussman, Lee, Lyman, Gilbert, Lurie, Kagan, Tannebaum & Associates", they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.
The SandmanThe Sandman · 2022
The Sandman
7.92022
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.
The EqualizerThe Equalizer · 1985
The Equalizer
7.11985
SeriesCrime
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone · 1985
The Twilight Zone
7.71985
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
YellowjacketsYellowjackets · 2021
Yellowjackets
7.52021
SeriesDramaMystery
This equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama tells the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later.
Nurse JackieNurse Jackie · 2009
Nurse Jackie
7.12009
SeriesDramaComedy
Every day is a matter of life and death in a hectic New York City hospital, but for Nurse Jackie that's the easiest part. Between chronic back pain that won't quit, and a personal life on the constant edge of collapse, it's going to take a white lie here, a bent rule there, and a handful of secret strategies to relieve the pain, and stay one step ahead of total disaster.
GirlsGirls · 2012
Girls
6.42012
SeriesDramaComedy
The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa and Shoshanna.
American PlayhouseAmerican Playhouse · 1982
American Playhouse
6.61982
SeriesDramaComedy
American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.
Mozart in the JungleMozart in the Jungle · 2014
Mozart in the Jungle
7.52014
SeriesComedyDrama
In the tradition of Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Confidential" and Gelsey Kirkland's "Dancing on my Grave" comes an insider’s look into the secret world of classical musicians. From her debut recital at Carnegie Recital Hall to the Broadway pits of "Les Miserables" and "Miss Saigon," Blair Tindall has played with some of the biggest names in classical music for twenty-five years. Now in "Mozart in the Jungle," Tindall exposes the scandalous rock and roll lifestyles of the musicians, conductors, and administrators who inhabit the insular world of classical music.
GLOWGLOW · 2017
GLOW
7.32017
SeriesComedyDrama
In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.
Freddy's NightmaresFreddy's Nightmares · 1988
Freddy's Nightmares
7.21988
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
The evil, sinister killer of the "Nightmare On Elm Street" movies, Freddy Krueger, hosts this show, where each week, he shows us a tale of evil and death about the lives of people who live in Springwood.
ShrillShrill · 2019
Shrill
6.32019
SeriesComedyDrama
Annie Easton is a fat young woman who wants to change her life — but not her body. She struggles to make it as a journalist while juggling bad boyfriends, sick parents, and a perfectionist boss, while the world around her deems her unsatisfactory due to her weight. Then, she realizes that she is just as good as anyone else and acts on it.
VinylVinyl · 2016
Vinyl
7.02016
SeriesDrama
In 1970s New York, jaded record exec Richie Finestra tries to resurrect his failing label and fractured personal life while keeping his finger on the pulse of the city's new sound.
Indie SexIndie Sex · 2007
Indie Sex
5.12007
SeriesDocumentary
Indie Sex is a 2007 American television documentary film directed by Lesli Klainberg.
City on FireCity on Fire · 2023
City on Fire
6.42023
SeriesDramaMystery
A college student is shot in Central Park on July 4, 2003. The investigation connects a series of mysterious citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy uptown real estate family fraying under the strain of the many secrets they keep.
Joe vs CaroleJoe vs Carole · 2022
Joe vs Carole
4.12022
SeriesComedy
When Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, learns that when fellow exotic animal lover Joe "Exotic" Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit, she sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy.
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All TimeTime Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time · 2020
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
7.22020
SeriesDocumentary
A celebration of the greatest cult movies of all time, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show to The Big Lebowski.
The House of Venus ShowThe House of Venus Show · 2005
The House of Venus Show
3.32005
SeriesComedy
Created by Canadian filmmaker Mark Kenneth Woods and co-produced by Michael Venus, the first season of the world's first LGBT themed sketch comedy TV show started airing on OUTtv in July 2005. The second season began airing in September, 2006 and, after a hiatus, a third season debuted in July, 2009. The show also aired on SelecTV/OUTtv in Australia in 2006. Pink TV in France, Belgium, Switzerland and other territories started airing the first 2 seasons of the show with the alternate title "Le Venus Show" in September, 2006. The show began airing in the Netherlands and the Benelux in April, 2008 on OUTTv. here! network in the USA began airing the show in August, 2008. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the sketch comedy show blends politics and pop culture with humour and irreverence.
Dr. JackieDr. Jackie · 2022
Dr. Jackie
3.32022
SeriesComedy
Failed actress Jackie Beat has finally become a psychotherapist. Using role-playing, primal scream therapy, ink-blot tests and even puppets, she is helping her funny, famous and fabulous "friends" navigate the rocky road of mental health.