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Vincent Gallo

ヴィンセント・ギャロ / ゔぃんせんと・ぎゃろ

American guitarist

April 11, 1961 (age 65) ・ Buffalo, New York, United States

  • New York
  • guitarist
  • singer
  • film director

My Take

Vincent Gallo is the rare polymath who refuses to be filed under any single label. Guitarist, singer, director, actor, painter, writer, and a collaborator of Jean-Michel Basquiat, he has built a career on uncompromising, sometimes confrontational artistry. His Volpi Cup win confirms the talent, yet what fascinates me most is his utter indifference to consensus. Gallo divides opinion fiercely, and I think that is precisely the point. He makes work that demands a reaction rather than approval. For me he stands as a reminder that true authorship often comes packaged in difficulty, prickliness, and a stubborn refusal to please.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Vincent Gallo
Name (Japanese)
ヴィンセント・ギャロ
Reading
ゔぃんせんと・ぎゃろ
Born
April 11, 1961 (age 65)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Aries / Ox
Origin
Buffalo, New York, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
Private
Agency
Private
Occupation
guitarist / singer / film director / actor / writer

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Sweet Home High School
University
Private

Awards & achievements

  • 2010 Volpi Cup for Best Actor

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Vincent Gallo born?

Born April 11, 1961 (age 65).

Where is Vincent Gallo from?

Vincent Gallo is from Buffalo, New York, United States.

What does Vincent Gallo do?

Vincent Gallo works as guitarist, singer, film director, actor, writer.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • New York
  • guitarist
  • singer
  • film director
Last updated
2026-06-16

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.