7.5
Movie
Directing
Chris Burden
- Born
- Died
- (aged 69)
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Credits
- 19 titles
Biography
Christopher Lee Burden (April 11, 1946 – May 10, 2015) was an American artist working in performance, sculpture and installation art. Burden became known in the 1970s for his performance art works, including Shoot (1971), where he arranged for a friend to shoot him in the arm with a small-caliber rifle. A prolific artist, Burden created many well-known installations, public artworks and sculptures before his death in 2015.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 9
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Burden Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Metropolis II Film | |
| 2007 | Here Is Always Somewhere Else Film | Himself |
| 2000 | The TV Commercials 1973–1977 Film | Himself |
| 1988 | A Twenty-Year Survey, Newport Harbor Art Museum Film | Himself |
| 1980 | The Big Wheel Film | Self |
| 1975 | Documentation of Selected Works 1971-74 Film | Self |
| 1974 | Velvet Water Film | Himself |
| 1971 | Shoot Film |
Crew credits 14
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The TV Commercials 1973–1977 Film | Original Concept, Director |
| 1980 | Big Wrench Film | Director |
| 1975 | Documentation of Selected Works 1971-74 Film | Director |
| 1974 | Velvet Water Film | Director |
| 1974 | Back to You Film | Director |
| 1973 | Through the Night Softly Film | Director |
| 1973 | Fire Roll Film | Director |
| 1973 | Icarus Film | Director |
| 1973 | B.C. Mexico Film | Director |
| 1973 | TV Ad Film | Director |
| 1972 | Bed Piece Film | Director |
| 1972 | Deadman Film | Director |
| 1971 | Shoot Film | Director |
| 1971 | 220 Film | Director |