Andrews was born Joey Murcia Jr. in Key Largo, Florida. His
cinéma vérité-meets-
exploitation filmmaking style has been compared to that of
John Waters and
Harmony Korine. He grew up in
trailer parks, which feature prominently, along with their inhabitants, in many of his films. He also spent time living in a van with his father before they were both cast in an infomercial, which led to more acting jobs for Giuseppe. Director
Adam Rifkin has said of Andrews "Giuseppe Andrews is the most ferociously original filmmaker working in cinema today. No matter what new things he tries, everything is always signature Giuseppe Andrews. He is a true
auteur." Rifkin also directed a documentary about Andrews, titled
Giuseppe Makes a Movie. Andrews reprised his role as a sheriff's deputy in the
Cabin Fever sequel
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009). He also appeared in the ninth season of
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, in the episode titled "Let It Bleed". Andrews disappeared from the public eye in 2015. ==Filmography==