John Epperson
Acting
Biography
John Epperson (born April 24, 1955) is an American drag artist, actor, pianist, vocalist, and writer who is mainly known for creating his stage character Lypsinka. As Lypsinka, he lip-synchs to meticulously edited, show-length soundtracks culled from snippets of outrageous 20th-century female performances in movies and song.
Born: April 24, 1955
Place of Birth: Hazlehurst, Mississippi, USA
Known For
Black Swan
A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake".
Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"
Another Gay Movie
In the dirtiest, funniest, most scandalous gay-teen-sex-comedy-parody ever, four young gay friends make a pact to lose their virginity by the end of the summer. The boys soon face giant sex toys, naked celebrities, masochistic teachers and an uncontrollable romance with a quiche.
Vampire's Kiss
A publishing executive is visited and bitten by a vampire and starts exhibiting erratic behavior. He pushes his secretary to extremes as he tries to come to terms with his affliction.
Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!
Four university students head to Florida for spring break and enroll in a contest to see who can get the most sexual partners.
Wig
Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities and performances that inform the ways we understand queerness, art and identity today.
Wigstock: The Movie
The three-decade-old annual Manhattan gathering of drag queens and their fans is portrayed in this colorful documentary. The film concentrates on the spectacle of the event, providing abundant examples of the elaborate costumes, flamboyant wigs, and campy musical performances that characterize the event.
Witch Hunt
Magic and murder connect an actress, a private eye, a senator and a witch in 1950s Hollywood.
Wigstock: The Movie
The original documentary on the Wigstock festival, back in the day when it was a much smaller affair in Thompkins Square Park. A full day of peace, love, and wigs…
Red Ribbon Blues
After attending his 23rd funeral for a friend with AIDS, Troy and his friends hatch a plan to steal the HIV drugs that they need. One sucessful heist leads to another and another until they have so much inventory they decide to begin their own community distribution program.
Filmography
as Lypsinka
as Self
as Self
as Jaded Piano Player
as Andy's Mom
as Andy's Mom
as Lypsinka
as Harold
as Self
as Vivian Dart (as Lypsinka)
as Lypsinka
as Apache Dancer
as Lypsinka