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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
6. Links
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
- 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.