Paul Morrissey (February 23, 1938 - October 28, 2024) was an American film director, best-known for his association with Andy Warhol. Morrissey attended Ampleforth College, a private Roman Catholic boarding school and Fordham University, both Roman Catholic schools, and later served in the United States Army. A political conservative and self-described "right-winger", who has publicly protested against what he perceives as immorality and "anti-Catholicism", Morrissey's long-term collaboration with the low-keyed, apparently apolitical Warhol was viewed by many as "a successful mismatch", although both men did share some traits, i.e. both were practising Catholics from "ethnic" backgrounds (Warhol was of Rusyn descent and Morrissey is of Irish descent). Morrissey's bold, avant-garde direction in filmmaking is often attributed to his relationship with Warhol and The Factory, although Morrissey claimed in his memoir, Factory Days, that this is not the case.
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Paul Morrissey was an American film director best known for his pivotal narrative collaborations with Andy Warhol and The Factory.
He is recognized for directing influential underground and camp-infused films such as Flesh, Trash, Heat, and Blood for Dracula.
His notable directorial credits include Flesh for Frankenstein, Lonesome Cowboys, and Mixed Blood. Full schedule on Mood.
