Tell me a bio of John Waters.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works. He is often referred to as the "Prince of Puke" or the "Godfather of Gore" due to the shocking and taboo themes in his films.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Waters began his filmmaking career in the late 1960s. He dropped out of the University of Maryland to pursue a career in film, and in 1964, he made his first short film, "Hag in a Black Leather Jacket." In the following years, he made several more short films, often with the help of his friends and regular collaborators, including Divine, Mink Stole, and Edith Massey.

Waters' first feature film was "Mondo Trasho" (1969), which was followed by "Multiple Mania" (1970) and "Eat Your Makeup" (1972). However, it was his fifth film, "Pink Flamingos" (1972), that brought him international fame. The film, which stars Divine as the "Filthiest Person Alive," is considered a cult classic and a defining work of the midnight movie genre.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Waters continued to make provocative and controversial films, including "Female Trouble" (1974), "Desperate Living" (1977), "Polyester" (1981), and "Hairspray" (1988). His films often featured themes of sex, drugs, and transgression, and he was known for his use of shocking and taboo imagery.

In the late 1980s and 1990s, Waters began to explore new mediums, including writing and art. He wrote several books, including "Shock Value" (1996) and "Role Models" (2004), and he also began to create art installations and performances.

Despite his controversial reputation, Waters has been recognized for his contributions to film and art. He has received several awards, including an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He continues to work as a filmmaker, writer, and artist, and he remains a cult figure and an influential figure in American independent cinema.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works. He is often referred to as the "Prince of Puke" or the "Godfather of Gore" due to the shocking and taboo themes present in his films.

Waters was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and grew up in a Catholic family. He developed an early interest in movies and began making short films with his friends while still in high school. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in English, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in film.

In the late 1960s, Waters returned to Baltimore and began making low-budget films with a group of local actors and crew members. His first feature film, "Hag in a Black Leather Jacket" (1964), was a 16mm short that he made for $20. His next film, "Mondo Trasho" (1969), was his first full-
John Waters was born on April 22, 1946.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works
John Waters is an American independent filmmaker.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works
John Waters is a writer.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works
John Waters is an actor.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works
John Waters is an artist.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works
John Waters is known for his transgressive works.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works
John Waters is known for his provocative works.
John Waters (born April 22, 1946) is an American independent filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist, known for his transgressive and provocative works
He is often referred to as the "Prince of Puke."
 He is often referred to as the "Prince of Puke" or the "Godfather of Gore" due to the shocking and taboo themes present in his films
He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gore."
 He is often referred to as the "Prince of Puke" or the "Godfather of Gore" due to the shocking and taboo themes present in his films
He is referred to as these titles due to the shocking themes present in his films.
 He is often referred to as the "Prince of Puke" or the "Godfather of Gore" due to the shocking and taboo themes present in his films
He is referred to as these titles due to the taboo themes present in his films.
 He is often referred to as the "Prince of Puke" or the "Godfather of Gore" due to the shocking and taboo themes present in his films
Waters was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Waters was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and grew up in a Catholic family
Waters grew up in a Catholic family.
Waters was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and grew up in a Catholic family
He developed an early interest in movies.
 He developed an early interest in movies and began making short films with his friends while still in high school
He began making short films with his friends.
 He developed an early interest in movies and began making short films with his friends while still in high school
He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in English.
 After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in English, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in film
He moved to New York City.
 After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in English, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in film
He moved to New York City to pursue a career in film.
 After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in English, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in film
In the late 1960s, Waters returned to Baltimore.
In the late 1960s, Waters returned to Baltimore and began making low-budget films with a group of local actors and crew members
Waters began making low-budget films.
In the late 1960s, Waters returned to Baltimore and began making low-budget films with a group of local actors and crew members
Waters made these low-budget films with a group of local actors.
In the late 1960s, Waters returned to Baltimore and began making low-budget films with a group of local actors and crew members
His first feature film is "Hag in a Black Leather Jacket."
 His first feature film, "Hag in a Black Leather Jacket" (1964), was a 16mm short that he made for $20
"Hag in a Black Leather Jacket" was released in 1964.
 His first feature film, "Hag in a Black Leather Jacket" (1964), was a 16mm short that he made for $20
"Hag in a Black Leather Jacket" is a 16mm short film.
 His first feature film, "Hag in a Black Leather Jacket" (1964), was a 16mm short that he made for $20