Giuseppe Andrews

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.

• Birth Name — Joey Murcia Jr. • Born — 25 April 1979 • Birthplace — Key Largo, Florida, U.S. • Years Active — 1989–2015

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.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1989 — Getting It Right — Luke — Film debut; credited as Joey Andrews • 1993 — 12:01 — Kyle — Television film; credited as Joey Andrews • 1994 — Prehysteria! 2 — Roughneck Leader — Credited as Joey Andrews • 1995 — Sleepstalker — Young Sandman — Credited as Joey Andrews • White Dwarf — Never the Shifter / Doug — Television film; credited as Joey Andrews • Unstrung Heroes — Ash — Credited as Joey Andrews • 1996 — Invisible Mom — Johnny Thomas — Credited as Joey Andrews • Independence Day — Troy • 1998 — American History X — Jason • Pleasantville — Howard • David and Lisa — Joey — Television film • 1999 — The Other Sister — Tough Guy Trevor • Never Been Kissed — Denominator • Detroit Rock City — Lex • Student Affairs — Dave — Television film • Touch Me in the Morning — Coney Island • 2002 — Local Boys — Willy • Cabin Fever — Deputy Winston • 2005 — Neo Ned — Josh • Tweek City — Bill Jensen • 2001 Maniacs — Harper Alexander • 2007 — Homo Erectus — Zig • Look — Willie • Careless — Young Male Addict • 2009 — Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever — Deputy Winston • 2011 — From the Head — Ramone

• 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)

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1994 — Beverly Hills, 90210 — Cowboy — Episode: "Things That Go Bang in the Night"; credited as Joey Andrews • 1997–1998 — Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher — Miles Novack — Main role (season 2); 21 episodes • 1999–2001 — Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place — Germ — Recurring role (seasons 3–4); 13 episodes • 2002 — Boston Public — Bobby Mendoza — Episode: "Chapter Thirty-Nine" • 2006 — The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman — Mike Ackerman — 3 episodes • 2008 — CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Joe — Episode: "Let It Bleed" • 2010 — Look — Willie — Main role; 3 episodes