Vito Paulekas

Biography

Vitautus Alphonsus "Vito" Paulekas (20 May 1913 – 25 October 1992) was an American artist and bohemian, who was most notable for his leading role in the Southern California "freak scene" of the 1960s, and his influence on musicians including The Byrds, Love and Frank Zappa.

Known For

The Trip

as Freak Out Dancer (uncredited)

Mondo Bizarro

as Self (uncredited)

Classic Albums

as Self (archive footage)

Something's Happening

Mondo Hollywood

LSD-25

Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape

as Self (archive footage)

The White Horse Gang