Fred J. Lincoln
| Fred J. Lincoln | |
|---|---|
 Fred J. Lincoln, c. 2010 | |
| Born |
January 19, 1936[1] Manhattan, New York City |
| Died |
January 16, 2013 (aged 76)[1] Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Pornographic filmmaker |
| Years active | 1971–2011 |
Fred J. Lincoln (January 19, 1936 – January 16, 2013)[1] was an American director, producer, screenwriter, actor, editor, and cinematographer of pornographic films.
Biography
Born as Fred Piantadosi,[2] Lincoln grew up in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. His career in adult film and video was prolific; his filmography at the Internet Movie Database credits him as the director of 310 films, the producer of 42, and as an actor in 64 films. In 1984, Lincoln won the Critics' Adult Film Award as Best Director for his film, Go for It.[3]
His credits in mainstream cinema are limited, although he did play the role of Weasel Podowski in Wes Craven's 1972 horror film, The Last House on the Left.[4] He contributed to its DVD commentary track with costars David Hess and Marc Sheffler.
Lincoln is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame,[5] and the XRCO Hall of Fame.[6]
Lincoln succeeded Larry Levinson as the owner of the 1970s and 1980s New York City sex club Plato's Retreat.
Lincoln was married several times, most notably to pornographic director Patti Rhodes-Lincoln and former pornographic actress Tiffany Clark.[7]
At one point, Lincoln lived in Ventura, California, in an apartment adjacent to pornographic actress Erica Boyer.[8]
Death
Lincoln died on January 16, 2013 at his home in Los Angeles from complications of emphysema and heart disease at age 76.[9] He is survived by his daughter Angelica and his son, Charles.[9]
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Pay the Babysitter | Unknown role | actor only | |
| 1971 | SEX USA | First guy having sex | actor only | |
| 1972 | The Last House on the Left | Fred "Weasel" Podowski | actor only | only non-pornographic acting role |
| 1974 | Teenage Nurses | Fred | actor only | |
| 1976 | Souperman | Dick Larson | actor/writer/producer/director | directorial debut |
| 1978 | A Formal Faucett | Guy on Street | actor/director | |
| 1980 | A Place Beyond Shame | writer/producer/director | ||
| 1983 | Go For It | writer/producer/director | ||
| 1985 | Freedom of Choice | director only | ||
| 1986 | Rough Draft | director only | ||
| 1989 | Coming of Age | Granpappy | actor/producer/director | |
| 1991 | Strange Behavior | Hunter | actor/producer/director | |
| 1991 | Vegas 5: Blackjack | cinematographer only | ||
| 1992 | Sterling Silver | producer/editor | ||
| 1994 | Pleasure Dome: The Genesis Chamber | editor only | ||
| 1997 | Terror Night | writer/director | ||
| 1998 | 69 Hours | Unknown role | writer/director | |
| 1999 | The Shark | director only | ||
| 2000 | Up for Grabs | director only | ||
| 2000 | Sexual Healing | director only | ||
| 2003 | Looking for Love | editor/director | ||
| 2004 | Garden of Eatin' | director only | ||
| 2006 | Return to Insanity | director only | ||
| 2007 | Porn Valley | Poker Buddy | actor only | |
| 2008 | The Last Rose | Fred | actor only | |
| 2009 | Oriental Babysitters | editor only | ||
| 2010 | Girls Who Want Girls | editor only | ||
| 2011 | Foot Fuckers | editor only | ||
| 2011 | Evil Cuckold 2 | editor only |
References
- 1 2 3 "Fred J. Lincoln iafd page". Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- ↑ "Fred J. Lincoln interview at Leather Archives & Museum" (PDF). Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- ↑ van Aarle, Peter. "Historical "Best Porn Movie" Winners". Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ Fred Lincoln Dead at 75 – Played Weasel in LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT
- ↑ "AVN Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on April 15, 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ "XRCO Hall of Fame". Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ Kernes, Mark. "Patti Rhodes and Daughter to Celebrate Fred Lincoln's Life Feb. 10". Adult Video News. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ Kernes, Mark (January 12, 2010). "Erica Boyer Killed in Traffic Accident". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- 1 2 Sanford, John (January 17, 2013). "Director Fred Lincoln Passes Away". XBIZ.com. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
...his health has been declining rapidly during the past few months and today he passed.