John Waters is an American filmmaker, writer, and artist whose career spans more than six decades, beginning with his 1964 student short Hag in a Black Leather Jacket and continuing through cult features such as Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Desperate Living. Working primarily from his native Baltimore with his ensemble the Dreamlanders, he reached wider audiences with Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Serial Mom, Pecker, and Cecil B. Demented, and his films have been adapted into Tony-winning musicals. This news archive tag collects reporting on his ongoing projects, audiobook releases, gallery exhibitions, one-man shows, festival appearances, and industry honors including his 2023 Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
