John Avila
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Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Oingo Boingo Band Member
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Himself, Prison Guard
A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day" from Dead Man's Party, "Gratitude" from So-Lo, "Little Girls" from Only a Lad, "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" from Good for Your Soul, and "Private Life" from Nothing to Fear.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self - Bass, Vocals
An MTV special featuring new wave band Oingo Boingo performing live at the Ritz rock club in New York City.
Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as Himself
Danny Elfman and Co.’s run of multi-night Halloween stands at Irivne Meadows from 1986 to 1991 were the stuff of legend. This film contains two full sets from October 30th and 31st, 1987.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • as Self
Oingo Boingo's Farewell Concert at the Universal Amphitheatre.