Writing
Hubert Selby Jr.
Born 1928-07-23
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Department: Writing
Biography
Hubert "Cubby" Selby Jr. (July 23, 1928 – April 26, 2004) was an American writer. Two of his novels, Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964) and Requiem for a Dream (1978), explore worlds in the New York area and were adapted as films, both of which he appeared in.
Known For
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Requiem for a Dream
2000
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Fear X
2003
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Last Exit to Brooklyn
1989
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Fortune Cookie
1991
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Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow
2006
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Sunset Motel
2003
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The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'
2006
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Hubert Selby Jr, a couple of things
2000
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Memories, Dreams & Addictions
2001
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The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
2013
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (16 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman | Thanks | Movie | 2013 |
 | The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2006 |
 | Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow | Self | Movie | 2006 |
| Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow | Writer | Movie | 2006 |
 | Sunset Motel | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2003 |
 | Fear X | Writer | Movie | 2003 |
| Hubert Selby Jr. - Last Exit to L.A. | Self | Movie | 2003 | |
 | Memories, Dreams & Addictions | Self | Movie | 2001 |
 | Requiem for a Dream | Laughing Guard | Movie | 2000 |
| Requiem for a Dream | Novel | Movie | 2000 |
| Requiem for a Dream | Screenplay | Movie | 2000 |
 | Hubert Selby Jr, a couple of things | Self | Movie | 2000 |
| Lost Angeles - Eine Stadt zwischen Traum und Trauma | Self | Movie | 2000 | |
 | Fortune Cookie | Writer | Movie | 1991 |
 | Last Exit to Brooklyn | Car Driver | Movie | 1989 |
| Last Exit to Brooklyn | Novel | Movie | 1989 |