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Joey Arias

Bio: A fixture of New York City’s vibrant downtown performance scene for 30-plus years, Joey Arias is a bona fide NYC icon. Arias lived and worked with legendary musician Klaus Nomi until Nomi’s death in 1983
Born: Mon, Oct 03 1949
Birthplace: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
Joey Arias is 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Wig
Wig
Joey Arias was
69 in Wig
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 04 2019
Poster of After Louie
After Louie
Joey Arias was
67 in After Louie
as 'Jai the Chanteuse'.
Fri, Mar 17 2017
Poster of The Zanctuary
The Zanctuary
Joey Arias was
66 in The Zanctuary
as 'Dora Ramona del Pilar'.
Wed, Jul 06 2016
Poster of Jobriath A.D.
Jobriath A.D.
Joey Arias was
62 in Jobriath A.D.
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jun 15 2012
Poster of Arias With a Twist
Arias With a Twist
Joey Arias was
60 in Arias With a Twist
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Feb 14 2010
Poster of Cirque du Soleil: LoveSick
Cirque du Soleil: LoveSick
Joey Arias was
58 in Cirque du Soleil: LoveSick
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jun 06 2008
Poster of The Nomi Song
The Nomi Song
Joey Arias was
54 in The Nomi Song
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Mar 23 2004
Poster of Flawless
Flawless
Joey Arias was
50 in Flawless
as 'Stormy'.
Fri, Nov 26 1999
Poster of Dragtime
Dragtime
Joey Arias was
48 in Dragtime
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 11 1997
Poster of Drunks
Drunks
Joey Arias was
47 in Drunks
as 'Ruby'.
Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Joey Arias was
45 in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
as 'Justine'.
Thu, Sep 07 1995
Poster of God Save the Queens
God Save the Queens
Joey Arias was
45 in God Save the Queens
as ''.
Fri, Jun 23 1995
Poster of Wigstock: The Movie
Wigstock: The Movie
Joey Arias was
45 in Wigstock: The Movie
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 09 1995
Poster of Naked in New York
Naked in New York
Joey Arias was
44 in Naked in New York
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 10 1993
Poster of Deadly Game
Deadly Game
Joey Arias was
41 in Deadly Game
as 'Ramirez'.
Wed, Jul 10 1991
Poster of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Joey Arias was
38 in Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
as 'Hitchhiker'.
Fri, Sep 30 1988
Poster of Big Top Pee-wee
Big Top Pee-wee
Joey Arias was
38 in Big Top Pee-wee
as 'Shim'.
Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of Mondo New York
Mondo New York
Joey Arias was
38 in Mondo New York
as 'Fish Out Of Water / A Hard Days Night'.
Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Vandemonium Plus
Vandemonium Plus
Joey Arias was
38 in Vandemonium Plus
as ''.
Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of Mermaids on Heroin
Mermaids on Heroin
Joey Arias was
35 in Mermaids on Heroin
as 'Meridian'.
Mon, Jul 01 1985
Poster of The Long Island Four
The Long Island Four
Joey Arias was
31 in The Long Island Four
as ''.
Tue, Dec 23 1980

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of She's Living for This
She's Living for This
Joey Arias was
62+ in She's Living for This
as 'Joey Arias / Various Characters'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 2012
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Joey Arias was
26+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - David Bowie Backup Singer (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975