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Billy Name
Acting

Billy Name

Born 1940-02-02
Poughkeepsie, New York
Department: Acting

Biography

William George Linich, known professionally as Billy Name, was an American photographer, filmmaker, and lighting designer. He was the archivist of The Factory from 1964 to 1970.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Billy Name

The Velvet Underground
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The Velvet Underground

2021
TMDB3.4
Chelsea Girls
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Chelsea Girls

1966
TMDB2.8
Batman Dracula
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Batman Dracula

1964
TMDB2.3
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
Movie
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Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

2007
TMDB3.4
Nico Icon
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Nico Icon

1995
TMDB4.0
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
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The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

1966
TMDB3.4
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
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A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

2007
TMDB3.1
Couch
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Couch

1964
TMDB3.2
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
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Andy Warhol Screen Tests

1965
TMDB4.0
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
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Andy Warhol, Fluorescent

2016
TMDB2.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (28 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Velvet UndergroundThe Velvet UndergroundSelf (voice)Movie2021
Andy Warhol, FluorescentAndy Warhol, Fluorescent(archive footage)Movie2016
13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen TestsSelfMovie2009
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol FactoryA Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol FactorySelfMovie2007
Jack Smith and the Destruction of AtlantisJack Smith and the Destruction of AtlantisSelfMovie2007
Notes on Marie MenkenSelfMovie2006
Vies et morts d'Andy WarholVies et morts d'Andy WarholSelf / AppearanceMovie2005
Andy Warhol: The Complete PictureSelfMovie2001
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & MusicJohn Cale: An Exploration of His Life & MusicSelfMovie1998
Nico IconNico IconSelfMovie1995
Warhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the SixtiesWarhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the SixtiesSelfMovie1989
Andy WarholAndy WarholSelfMovie1987
Four StarsFour StarsSelf / AppearanceMovie1967
SuperartistSuperartistSelfMovie1967
Chelsea GirlsChelsea GirlsselfMovie1966
LupeLupeSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of SoundThe Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of SoundSelfMovie1966
Andy Warhol Screen TestsAndy Warhol Screen TestsSelfMovie1965
HarlotHarlot(voice)Movie1965
The Thirteen Most Beautiful BoysThe Thirteen Most Beautiful BoysSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
CouchCouchSelfMovie1964
Batman DraculaBatman DraculaSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
Screen Test, Billy LinichScreen Test, Billy LinichHimselfMovie1964
Screen Test [ST194]: Billy LinichScreen Test [ST194]: Billy LinichHimselfMovie1964
HaircutSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
Screen Test: Billy NameScreen Test: Billy NameHimselfMovie1964
Mary Woronov: Cult QueenMary Woronov: Cult QueenSelfMovie—
Trips and PartiesSelf / AppearanceMovie—