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International Chrysis(1951-1990)

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International Chrysis was a transsexual actor and singer who won plaudits for a role in the feature film "Q&A". Born Billy Schumacher, as a young teen they had a featured part in Jack Donoshow's documentary "The Queen", released by Grove Press in 1968. This was followed by work in revues at the Blue Angel, Hot Peaches and 82 Club, as well as off-off Broadway productions. Chrysis was cast as a transsexual in Sidney Lumet's "Q&A", filmed in 1989 and released April 27, 1990. A benefit in the performer's honor was held on Feb. 20, 1990 at Cafe LaMama, and Chrysis is the subject of a 1993 documentary directed by Ellen Turk, titled "Split". They died of cancer on March 26, 1990 in New York City, survived by a brother.
Born1951
DiedMarch 26, 1990
Born1951
DiedMarch 26, 1990
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Timothy Hutton, Nick Nolte, and Armand Assante in Q&A (1990)
Q&A
6.6
  • Jose Malpica
  • 1990
Van Halen: (Oh) Pretty Woman (1981)
Van Halen: (Oh) Pretty Woman
7.3
Music Video
  • Woman
  • 1981
How to Pick Up Girls! (1978)
How to Pick Up Girls!
5.7
TV Movie
  • Donnie(as Chrysis)
  • 1978
Jack Doroshow in The Queen (1968)
The Queen
7.2
  • Self - Dancer
  • 1968

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  • Timothy Hutton, Nick Nolte, and Armand Assante in Q&A (1990)
    Q&A
    6.6
    • Jose Malpica
    • 1990
  • Van Halen: (Oh) Pretty Woman (1981)
    Van Halen: (Oh) Pretty Woman
    7.3
    Music Video
    • Woman
    • 1981
  • How to Pick Up Girls! (1978)
    How to Pick Up Girls!
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • Donnie (as Chrysis)
    • 1978

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    • Chrysis
  • Born
    • 1951
  • Died
    • March 26, 1990
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    • 1 Biographical Movie

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    Transsexual actor. Died of cancer.

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