Bobby Beausoleil

Born:November 6, 1947

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Robert Kenneth Beausoleil, known professionally as Bobby Beausoleil, is a multi-talented American artist whose life took a tragic turn due to his involvement in one of the most notorious crimes in American history. Born on November 6, 1947, Beausoleil's artistic pursuits initially led him to the world of music, where he showcased his talents as a musician.

Beausoleil's foray into acting added another dimension to his artistic career. His involvement in the underground film scene of the 1960s and 1970s earned him recognition for his unique approach to storytelling and character portrayal. Despite his promising talent, Beausoleil's artistic endeavors would forever be overshadowed by the dark events that unfolded in 1969.

The fateful incident involving the murder of his friend Gary Hinman, a tragic chapter in Beausoleil's life, altered the course of his career and personal journey. The connection to Charles Manson and his "Family" further entrenched Beausoleil in a narrative that would define his legacy in the public eye.

Following his conviction and subsequent death sentence for his role in the Hinman murder, Beausoleil's life took a stark turn as he navigated the complexities of the legal system and the repercussions of his actions. Despite the circumstances surrounding his incarceration, Beausoleil's artistic spirit remained a constant thread in his life.

Throughout his time in prison, Beausoleil continued to express himself through various artistic mediums, showcasing a resilience and determination to create despite the challenges he faced. His music and artwork served as a testament to his enduring creativity and passion for the arts, offering a glimpse into the inner world of a complex and enigmatic artist.

While Beausoleil's name may forever be linked to the tragic events of his past, his artistic legacy endures as a reminder of the complexities of the human experience. His story serves as a cautionary tale of the consequences of choices made in the heat of the moment, leaving behind a legacy that is as haunting as it is compelling.

Despite the darkness that shrouds his past, Beausoleil's artistic contributions cannot be denied. His music, acting, and artwork continue to resonate with audiences, offering a glimpse into the turbulent journey of a man whose life took a tragic turn. As his story continues to captivate and intrigue, Bobby Beausoleil remains a complex figure in the annals of American art and culture.

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Filmography

Acting

Chaos: The Manson Murders

Self (voice)

2025

In August 1969, Charles Manson's followers killed seven people on his orders. Why? Explore a conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments, and murder.

Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold

Self

2017

Griffin Dunne’s years-in-the-making documentary portrait of his aunt Joan Didion moves with the spirit of her uncannily lucid writing: the film simultaneously expands and zeroes in, covering a vast stretch of turbulent cultural history with elegance and candor.

Lucifer Rising

Self (uncredited)

1974

Egyptian gods summon the angel Lucifer, in order to usher in a new occult age.

Mondo Hollywood

Himself - Cupid

1967

Long considered a cult classic, "Mondo Hollywood" captures the underside of Hollywood by documenting a moment in time (1965-67), when an inquisitive trust in the unknown was paramount, hope for the future was tangible and life was worth living on the fringe. An interior monologue narrative approach is used throughout the film, where each principal person shown not only decided on what they wanted to be filmed doing, but also narrated their own scenes. The film opens with Gypsy Boots (the original hippie vegan - desert hopping blender salesman), and stripper Jennie Lee, working out 'Watusi-style' beneath the 'Hollywood' sign -- leading into the 'sustainable community' insight of Lewis Beach Marvin III, the S&H Green Stamp heir, who lived in a $10 a month garage while owning a mountain retreat in Malibu.

Invocation of My Demon Brother

Lucifer (uncredited)

1969

The shadowing forth of Our Lord Lucifer, as the Power of Darkness gather at a midnight mass. The dance of the Magus widdershins around the Swirling Spiral Force, the solar swastika, until the Bringer of Light—Lucifer—breaks through.

Charles Manson: The Final Words

Self

2017

An explosive documentary that changes the conversation about Charles Manson and the notorious "Manson Family" murders.

The Ramrodder

Saddle-tramp Bandit

1969

Cowboy Rick, on his way to visit his sweetheart, encounters a bevy of beautiful Indian maidens and dallies with one of them. Later, when one of the girls is murdered by a passing no-good, the tribe falsely blames Rick and sentences him to die. But Tuwanna, the chief's daughter with whom Rick, um, dallied, has other ideas.

Magick Lantern Cycle

Lucifer / Self

2019

Cinematic magician, legendary provocateur, and author of Hollywood Babylon, Kenneth Anger was a unique figure in post-war American culture. His iconic short films are characterised by a mystical-symbolic visual language and phantasmagorical-sensual opulence that underscores the medium’s transgressive potential. Anger’s work fundamentally shaped the aesthetics of 1960s and 1970s subcultures, the visual lexicon of pop and music videos and queer iconography. These nine films form the basis of Anger’s reputation as one of the most influential pioneers of avant-garde film and video art. Fireworks, 1947, 14 min Puce Moment, 1949, 6 min Rabbit's Moon, 1950/1971, 16 min Eaux d'Artifice, 1953, 13 min Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome, 1954, 37 min Scorpio Rising, 1964, 28 min Kustom Kar Kommandos, 1965, 3 min Invocation of My Demon Brother, 1969, 11 min Lucifer Rising, 1981, 27 min

The Beach Boys and The Satan

Self / Lucifer (archive footage) (uncredited)

1997

A German documentary that explores the darker side of the Beach Boys, primarily focusing on Brian Wilson and the Pet Sounds album, with detours to the Manson Family.

The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume Two

2007

Covering the second half of Anger's career, from his legendary SCORPIO RISING to his breathtaking phantasmagoria LUCIFER RISING, Fantoma is very proud to complete the cycle with this long-awaited final volume of films by this revolutionary and groundbreaking maverick, painstakingly restored and presented on DVD for the first time anywhere in the world. Contains the films: Scorpio Rising (1964) Kustom Kar Kommandos (1965) Invocation of My Demon Brother (1969) Rabbit's Moon (1979 version) Lucifer Rising (1981)

Ask Professor Proponderus: Jeeter's Hard Question

2013

Jeeter asks Professor Proponderus one of the toughest questions kids with incarcerated parents wonder about: Is my parent a bad person?

Crew

Gaga: Five Foot Two

Music

2017

Follow pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, preps for her Super Bowl halftime show, and confronts physical and emotional struggles.

Lucifer Rising

Original Music Composer

1974

Egyptian gods summon the angel Lucifer, in order to usher in a new occult age.

Magick Lantern Cycle

Original Music Composer

2019

Ask Professor Proponderus: Jeeter's Hard Question

Writer

2013

Jeeter asks Professor Proponderus one of the toughest questions kids with incarcerated parents wonder about: Is my parent a bad person?