Anthony Lucero

Anthony Luke Lucero (born November 1, 1967) is an American poet. He is also known for his work as a screenwriter, director, actor, producer. He is the founder and co-creator of the circus outreach organization, Circus Remedy.

Writing Chiron Review published one of Lucero's first poems, "The Living Party," in 1992, and included it in their 1981-1992 Anthology.

Lucero published a long poem, The Clown, which became the basis of his film, Halo of Stars. He also self-published dear little missy with photographer Massimo Leardini.

In 2009, Piante Gallery featured the broadsides of Lucero and fellow North Coast writers, Jim Dodge and Jerry Martien.

Directing In 2016, Lucero directed his first feature, Halo of Stars, based on his long poem, The Clown. The film stars Pål Sverre Hagen, Holliday Grainger, Lily Collins, Keti Mchedlishvili and Lukas Haas.

In 2012, he directed two music videos for Emily Wells: Passenger (acoustic) and the largely animated Darlin’ (acoustic).

Acting Lucero had a supporting role as a student who commits suicide in the film Pump Up the Volume He was also cast in Loved opposite Robin Wright and William Hurt.

Circus Remedy In 2006 Lucero co-founded the circus outreach organization, Circus Remedy.

Filmography Music Videos Year Artist Music Video Notes 2013 Emily Wells "Darlin (acoustic)" Animation

Film Year Film Role Notes 1990 "Coldfire" Johnny Dove Directed by Wings Hauser 1990 "Pump Up the Volume" Malcolm Kaiser Directed by Allan Moyle 1990 "Boy Wonders" Rick Directed by Randy Carter 1991 "Molder of Dreams" Kent Soderman Directed by Stephen Stiles 1993 "Silent Rain" Mick McCandless Directed by Martin Curland 1997 "Loved" Defendant Directed by Erin Dignam 2001 "Cowboy Up" Jed Directed by Xavier Koller

Television Year Film Role Notes 1989 Unsub Richard NBC Season 1, episode 8 1989 When He's Not a Stranger Student at Elevator CBS made-for-TV movie 1990 The Image Ken, Skinhead Nazi HBO 1991 The Less-Than-Perfect Daughter Lee ABC Afterschool Special 1993 Sirens Joseph Bendick ABC Season 1, episode 2 1993 And the Band Played On Mailroom Man HBO 1994 The Search made-for-TV movie