John Dimes
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John Dimes is an author, artist, singer, actor and award-winning comedian. He is best known as the Horror Host
Dr. Sarcofiguy, the first (and still only) African-American Horror Host.
In addition to this, Dimes has written several novels, such as the graphic novel Tales of Home, the surreal thriller Coincidissonance and the mockumentary guidebook The White Corpse Hustle: A Guide for the Fledgeling Vampire, which has been favorably compared to the writings of Douglas Adams
. This is the first of a planned trilogy. Outside of his illustrations for his novels, John's artwork has been showcased in Washington, D.C. galleries.
Mr. Dimes began performing as a popular stand-up comedian, working alongside David Chapelle, Patton Oswalt
and Wanda Sykes
. He has appeared in several independent films, including the satire "The Blair Bitch Project
," (1999) and the documentaries "The Wave" (1996) and "American Scary" (2006), which screened at the 2007 San Diego Comic Con. In 1995 John sang on the stage of the Apollo Theatre
, and later that same year, Halloween
1995, his program, "The Spooky Movie", debuted on Falls Church Community TV (formerly "Channel 38"), where it continues to run every Friday night. TSM can be seen around the country through the Horror Host Underground Network.
In 2006 and 2007 "Sarcofiguy" made appearances on the television program Monster Madhouse Live
and in October of both years co-hosted "The Spooky Movie Film Festival
" in Fairfax
, Virginia
with his friend, and childhood idol, "Count Gore de Vol
", Washington-Baltimore's popular 1970s and 1980s horror host. "Sarcofiguy" is a regular contributor to "The Count's" weekly webprogram.
Horror host
Horror hosts are a particular type of television presenter, often tasked with presenting low-grade films to television audiences. This tradition is primarily American, though there have been a few international hosts over the years.-Film Packages:...
Dr. Sarcofiguy, the first (and still only) African-American Horror Host.
In addition to this, Dimes has written several novels, such as the graphic novel Tales of Home, the surreal thriller Coincidissonance and the mockumentary guidebook The White Corpse Hustle: A Guide for the Fledgeling Vampire, which has been favorably compared to the writings of Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams
Douglas Noel Adams was an English writer and dramatist. He is best known as the author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which started life in 1978 as a BBC radio comedy before developing into a "trilogy" of five books that sold over 15 million copies in his lifetime, a television...
. This is the first of a planned trilogy. Outside of his illustrations for his novels, John's artwork has been showcased in Washington, D.C. galleries.
Mr. Dimes began performing as a popular stand-up comedian, working alongside David Chapelle, Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor and voice actor. He is best known for portraying Spencer Olchin in the popular sitcom The King of Queens, voicing Remy from the film Ratatouille and Thrasher from the Cartoon Network original series Robotomy.-Early life:Oswalt was born...
and Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes is an American writer, stand-up comedian, actress, and voice artist. She earned the 1999 Emmy Award for her writing on The Chris Rock Show. In 2004 Entertainment Weekly named Sykes as one of the 25 funniest people in America...
. He has appeared in several independent films, including the satire "The Blair Bitch Project
The Blair Bitch Project
The Blair Bitch Project is a 1999 film starring Linda Blair. It is a parody of The Blair Witch Project. Its full title is The Blair Bitch Project starring Linda Blair.- External links :*...
," (1999) and the documentaries "The Wave" (1996) and "American Scary" (2006), which screened at the 2007 San Diego Comic Con. In 1995 John sang on the stage of the Apollo Theatre
Apollo Theatre
The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster. Designed by architect Lewin Sharp for owner Henry Lowenfield, and the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street, its doors opened on 21 February 1901 with the American...
, and later that same year, Halloween
Halloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
1995, his program, "The Spooky Movie", debuted on Falls Church Community TV (formerly "Channel 38"), where it continues to run every Friday night. TSM can be seen around the country through the Horror Host Underground Network.
In 2006 and 2007 "Sarcofiguy" made appearances on the television program Monster Madhouse Live
Monster Madhouse Live
Monster Madhouse is an American public-access television cable TV and Internet horror movie program. The show is hosted by horror host Karlos Borloff, played by Washington DC native Jerry Moore.-History:...
and in October of both years co-hosted "The Spooky Movie Film Festival
The Spooky Movie Film Festival
Spooky Movie - The Washington, D.C. International Horror Film Festival is an internationally recognized showcase for independent and underground filmmakers of the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres.- History :...
" in Fairfax
Fairfax, Virginia
The City of Fairfax is an independent city forming an enclave within the confines of Fairfax County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Although politically independent of the surrounding county, the City is nevertheless the county seat....
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
with his friend, and childhood idol, "Count Gore de Vol
Count Gore de Vol
Count Gore De Vol is a television horror host who originally appeared on Washington, DC's WDCA from 1973 to 1987.Originally named M. T. Graves, the character was played by announcer Dick Dyszel, and originated on the WDCA's version of the Bozo the Clown program. When the character got a positive...
", Washington-Baltimore's popular 1970s and 1980s horror host. "Sarcofiguy" is a regular contributor to "The Count's" weekly webprogram.
External links
- "The White Corpse Hustle"
- HorrorHosts.com, official website for The Horror Host Underground.
- TheSpookyMovie.com, official website for The Spooky Movie t.v. show and Spooky Movie - The Washington, D.C. International Film Festivall.
- Creature Feature: The Weekly Web Program, Count Gore De Vol's website where Dr. Sarcofiguy is a contributor.
- MySpace Page
- JohnDimes.com, Official Home Page
- Spooky Movie Television,