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OndineAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 16.06.1937
Country:  USA |
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Robert Olivo: The Warhol Superstar
Early Life and Introduction to the FactoryRobert Olivo was born on June 16, 1937, in Queens, New York City. He acquired his nickname, which became his professional pseudonym, after emerging from the water as a surreal aquatic figure in a film. In 1961, Olivo claimed to have first encountered Andy Warhol at an orgy, where he had him thrown out by a friend. Warhol was intrigued by Olivo's audacity and approached him, leading to their eventual connection through Billy Name, a photographer at the Factory.
Warhol's Factory Films
Olivo officially joined Warhol's Factory in 1963. He debuted in Warhol's underground films in 1964 with "Couch" and "Batman Dracula." He went on to star in seven more of Warhol's films, including the Factory's most successful 1960s release, "Chelsea Girls" (1966). His final collaboration with Warhol was "The Loves of Ondine" (1968).
Post-Warhol Career
Although banned from the Factory for his unpredictable behavior, Olivo and Warhol remained friends. In his later years, he toured, showing Warhol films and giving lectures on his days as a Warhol "superstar." He also appeared in films by his lover, Roger Jacoby, and made his last screen appearance in the 1974 thriller "Silent Night, Bloody Night."
Legacy
Robert Olivo passed away on April 28, 1989, in New York, at the age of 52, from liver disease. He was portrayed by Armin Amiri in the 2006 film "Factory Girl." Olivo's unique style and charismatic presence made him an unforgettable figure in the realm of Warhol's Factory, leaving a lasting mark on American pop art and underground cinema.
