Joey Murcia Jr. (born April 25, 1979), known professionally as Giuseppe Andrews, is an American former actor, filmmaker, and musician. Known for directing and producing multiple avant-garde films, which commonly featured trailer parks and their residents, Andrews gained a cult following for his work before disappearing from the public eye in 2015.

Andrews began his career as a child actor, making his film debut in Getting It Right (1989). He had supporting roles in the films Independence Day (1996), American History X (1998), Pleasantville (1998), and Never Been Kissed (1999) before his breakout with a starring role in the teen comedy film Detroit Rock City (1999). Andrews also had a main role as Miles Novack on season 2 of the WB sitcom Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (1997–1998). In the 2000s, Andrews had starring roles in the films Cabin Fever (2002), Neo Ned (2005), 2001 Maniacs (2005), Look (2007), and Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009). In the 2010s, he reprised his Look role in the Showtime television series of the same name.

After making his directorial debut with the independent film Touch Me in the Morning (1999), which he also starred in, Andrews directed over 50 films, many of which were classified as experimental films.

Biography

Andrews was born Joey Murcia Jr. in Key Largo, Florida. His cinéma vérité-meets-exploitation filmmaking style has been compared to that of John Waters and Harmony Korine. He grew up in trailer parks, which feature prominently, along with their inhabitants, in many of his films. He also spent time living in a van with his father before they were both cast in an infomercial, which led to more acting jobs for Giuseppe.

Director Adam Rifkin has said of Andrews "Giuseppe Andrews is the most ferociously original filmmaker working in cinema today. No matter what new things he tries, everything is always signature Giuseppe Andrews. He is a true auteur." Rifkin also directed a documentary about Andrews, titled Giuseppe Makes a Movie.

Andrews reprised his role as a sheriff's deputy in the Cabin Fever sequel Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009).

He also appeared in the ninth season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, in the episode titled "Let It Bleed".

Andrews disappeared from the public eye in 2015.

Filmography

Film

As actor

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989Getting It RightLukeFilm debut; credited as Joey Andrews
199312:01KyleTelevision film; credited as Joey Andrews
1994Prehysteria! 2Roughneck LeaderCredited as Joey Andrews
1995SleepstalkerYoung SandmanCredited as Joey Andrews
White DwarfNever the Shifter / DougTelevision film; credited as Joey Andrews
Unstrung HeroesAshCredited as Joey Andrews
1996Invisible MomJohnny ThomasCredited as Joey Andrews
Independence DayTroy
1998American History XJason
PleasantvilleHoward
David and LisaJoeyTelevision film
1999The Other SisterTough Guy Trevor
Never Been KissedDenominator
Detroit Rock CityLex
Student AffairsDaveTelevision film
Touch Me in the MorningConey Island
2002Local BoysWilly
Cabin FeverDeputy Winston
2005Neo NedJosh
Tweek CityBill Jensen
2001 ManiacsHarper Alexander
2007Homo ErectusZig
LookWillie
CarelessYoung Male Addict
2009Cabin Fever 2: Spring FeverDeputy Winston
2011From the HeadRamone

As director

  • Touch Me in the Morning (1999)
  • In Our Garden (2002)
  • Trailer Town (2003)
  • Dad's Chicken (2003)
  • Air Conditioning (2003)
  • Wiggly Harris (2003)
  • After School Specials (2003)
  • Monkey (2004)
  • Actor (2004)
  • Babysitter (2004)
  • The Date Movie (2004)
  • Who Flung Poo? (2004)
  • Dribble (2004)
  • Tater Tots (2004)
  • Period Piece (2004)
  • 5th Wheel (2005)
  • Gwank (2005)
  • Grandpa (2005)
  • Jacuzzi Rooms (2006)
  • Ants (2006)
  • Doily's Summer of Freak Occurrences (2006)
  • Long Row to Hoe (2006)
  • Cross Breeze (2006)
  • Okie Dokie (2007)
  • Garbanzo Gas (2007)
  • Cat Piss (2007)
  • Golden Embers (2007)
  • Holiday Weekend (2007)
  • Everlasting Pine (2007)
  • Orzo (2008)
  • It's All Not So Tragic (2008)
  • Schoof (2008)
  • Airplane Pillows (2008)
  • The Check Out (2009)
  • Esoterica (2009)
  • Zoo Dung Zero (2009)
  • The Fast (2010)
  • Diary (2011)
  • Love-Seat: A Portrait of Self (2011)
  • Only the Music Tells Me Where to Go (2012)
  • Pure Artisti Dal (2013)
  • Sex Acid (2013)
  • The Fire Dancers (2013)
  • Closet Africa (2013)
  • Birth of the Pool (2013)
  • Tugboat (2013)
  • Doll Bottle (2014)
  • Homo Robot Paradise Slob (2014)
  • Pregnant with a Swastika (2014)
  • Japanese Confusion (2014)
  • Coffee Cake (2014)
  • Vagrant Womb (2014)
  • Ninos (2014)
  • Give Me Cinema or Give Me Death (2014)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994Beverly Hills, 90210CowboyEpisode: "Things That Go Bang in the Night"; credited as Joey Andrews
1997–1998Nick Freno: Licensed TeacherMiles NovackMain role (season 2); 21 episodes
1999–2001Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza PlaceGermRecurring role (seasons 3–4); 13 episodes
2002Boston PublicBobby MendozaEpisode: "Chapter Thirty-Nine"
2006The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie WoodmanMike Ackerman3 episodes
2008CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJoeEpisode: "Let It Bleed"
2010LookWillieMain role; 3 episodes

Discography

  • Giants – self-released
  • Night Owl Vol. 2 – self-released
  • Night Owl Vol. 1 – self-released
  • Race Cars – self-released
  • Hobo Jungle – self-released
  • Chow Mein Noodle CD (2003) – self-released
  • Night Owl (2005) – self-released
  • Me for All You (2006) – self-released
  • Laroo (2006) – self-released
  • Waiting Room (2007) – self-released
  • Open Mic (2008) – self-released
  • Reason (2009) – self-released
  • Umami (2010) – self-released
  • Stranger Than a Dream Vol 1 (2010) – self-released
  • Stranger Than a Dream Vol 2 (2010) – self-released
  • Sumami e.p. (2010) – self-released

Dates of some releases are unknown, albums are available to buy on his website and iTunes.

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