Person in history
Paul Morrissey
Paul Morrissey, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1938)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · October 28
Their story
Who they were
Paul Joseph Morrissey was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was best known for his long association with Andy Warhol and the Factory scene during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Early life
Early life and career Born in Manhattan , New York, on February 23, 1938, to Irish Catholic parents Joseph and Eleanor Morrissey, Paul Joseph Morrissey grew up in Yonkers, New York . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The fourth of five children, Morrissey attended Fordham Prep and Fordham University , both Catholic schools. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army , [ 1 ] going through basic training at Fort Benning and Fort Dix , achieving the rank of First Lieutenant .
Why this date
Paul Morrissey appears on our October 28 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
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Questions about Paul Morrissey
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October 28 2024.
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