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American actor
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Male
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10 June 1964(Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A.)
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Biography
Introduction
Dick Rude (born 1964) is a director, actor and writer known for his appearances in and contributions to many Alex Cox films including a starring role in 1986's Straight to Hell, which he also served as a writer and contributed to the film's soundtrack. Rude has directed the music videos "Catholic School Girls Rule," "Fight Like a Brave," and "Universally Speaking" for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as their live concert DVD, Off the Map.
His most recent film is Let's Rock Again!, a 2004 documentary that documented the final tour of musician Joe Strummer shortly before his death in 2002.
Filmography
Actor
- Rock 'n' Roll Hotel (1984)
- Repo Man (1984) - Duke
- The Wild Life (1984) - Eddie
- Night of the Comet (1984) - Stock Boy
- Straight to Hell (1986) - Willy
- Sid and Nancy (1986) - Riker's Guard
- Walker (1987) - Washburn
- Tokyo no kyujitsu (1991) - Johnny Elvis Rotten
- Roadside Prophets (1992) - Two Free Stooges
- Lolamoviola: Dead Souls (1993) - Man
- The GoodTimesKid (2005) - Tough Guy
- Straight to Hell Returns (2010) - Willy
Director
- Catholic School Girls Rule (1985) (Red Hot Chili Peppers music video)
- Fight Like a Brave (1987) (Red Hot Chili Peppers music video)
- Off the Map (2001) (Red Hot Chili Peppers live DVD)
- Universally Speaking (2003) (Red Hot Chili Peppers music video)
- Let's Rock Again! (2004) (Joe Strummer documentary)