Born and raised in Buffalo, New York

Left high school at 16 and worked as a musician and painter in New York City

Directed first short film, "If You Feel Froggy, Jump"

Worked as an international messenger; reportedly suffered a breakdown during one trip

Played with the bands, The Plastics and Gray; the latter included Jean-Michel Basquiat

While living in Rome, acted in the Italian-language production of "Buffala"

Ran a movie theater headquartered at the Squat Theatre in New York City

Appeared in the film "New York Beat Movie" with painter Jean Michel Basquiat

Played in a band called Bohack, which recorded the album It Took Several Wives

Feature acting debut, "The Way It Is"; also composed the score

Played a small role in Martin Scorsese's "GoodFellas"

Hired by french director Claire Denis to star in "Keep It for Yourself"

Co-starred with Jerry Lewis and Johnny Depp in Emil Kustirica's "Arizona Dream"

Re-teamed with Claire Denis for "U.S. Go Home"

Had featured role in Alan Taylor's "Palookaville"

Co-starred with Christopher Walken and Chris Penn in Abel Ferrara's "The Funeral"

Modeled for Calvin Klein; was featured in the controversial advertising campaign for CK One

Re-teamed with Claire Denis for "Nénette et Boni"

Played in the rock band Bunny with Lukas Haas; recorded songs for an album, which was later abandoned

Played the lead role in the film "Truth or Consequences, N.M."

Feature screenwriting and directorial debut, "Buffalo 66"; also acted

Acted in "Goodbye Lover"

Published book of photographs

Released first solo album, When

Fourth film with French film director Claire Denis, "Trouble Every Day"

Acted in the Spanish film, "Stranded: Náufragos"

Premiered the controversial "The Brown Bunny" at the Cannes Film Festival

Played the lead role in Francis Ford Coppola's "Tetro"