Jesus Lizard Screamer David Yow’s Acting Demo Reel Is Pure Gold
David Yow’s penchant for physical prowess is not only evident in his four decades as noise-rock’s ultimate madman; the Jesus Lizard frontman also taps into his mesmerizing contortions and transformations as an actor. Fans of Yow and his bands – which have also included Scratch Acid, Qui and Flipper – may be aware of his various forays in film, but only a select few have seen this wacky demo reel he used to clinch acting roles.
A short list of movies on Yow’s resumé include 2017’s I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore with Elijah Wood; 2023’s The Toxic Avenger with Peter Dinklage; 2018’s Under the Silver Lake with Andrew Garfield; and the 2015 cult-favorite horror anthology Southbound.
Yow relocated to Portugal following the re-election of fascist president Donald Trump in 2024. Jesus Lizard’s publicist told The Bad Penny last year that Yow’s move “I was planned long before the elect[ion,] so no story here.”
For more Jesus Lizard and David Yow stories, check out:
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• Jesus Lizard Interview and Exclusive News: The Naked Truth, Pt. 1
• Jesus Lizard’s Duane Denison: ‘I Can’t Imagine Ever Doing A Reunion Tour’
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