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Hillel Slovak(1962-1988)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Hillel Slovak
Gritty, formative years of the Los Angeles band, and the influence of original guitarist Hillel Slovak, who died in 1988. It features interviews with bandmates Flea and Anthony Kiedis who discuss the band's early evolution.
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Hillel Slovak was born on 13 April 1962 in Acre, Israel. He was an actor and composer, known for Less Than Zero (1987), Tough Guys (1986) and Red Hot Chili Peppers: Phenomenon (2005). He died on 25 June 1988 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornApril 13, 1962
DiedJune 25, 1988(26)
BornApril 13, 1962
DiedJune 25, 1988(26)
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Known for

Robert Downey Jr., Jami Gertz, and Andrew McCarthy in Less Than Zero (1987)
Less Than Zero
6.4
  • Soundtrack
  • 1987
Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster in Tough Guys (1986)
Tough Guys
6.3
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers Member
  • 1986
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Phenomenon
  • Actor
  • 2005
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Fight Like a Brave (1987)
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Fight Like a Brave
7.4
Music Video
  • Hillel Slovak
  • 1987

Credits

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Actor

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers: Phenomenon
    • 2005
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers: What Hits?! (1992)
    Red Hot Chili Peppers: What Hits?!
    7.5
    Video
    • 1992
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers: Fight Like a Brave (1987)
    Red Hot Chili Peppers: Fight Like a Brave
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Hillel Slovak
    • 1987
  • Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster in Tough Guys (1986)
    Tough Guys
    6.3
    • Red Hot Chili Peppers Member
    • 1986
  • Josh Brolin and Pamela Gidley in Thrashin' (1986)
    Thrashin'
    6.4
    • Hillel Slovak (uncredited)
    • 1986
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers: Catholic School Girls Rule (1985)
    Red Hot Chili Peppers: Catholic School Girls Rule
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Hillel Slovak
    • 1985
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers: Jungle Man (1985)
    Red Hot Chili Peppers: Jungle Man
    5.9
    Music Video
    • Hillel Slovak
    • 1985
  • What Is This: Mind My Have Still I
    Music Video
    • Hillel Slovak
    • 1984
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers: True Men Don't Kill Coyotes (1984)
    Red Hot Chili Peppers: True Men Don't Kill Coyotes
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Hillel Slovak
    • 1984

Composer

  • Addie Brik: Haitian Bro
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1984

Soundtrack

  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (2001)
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
    7.8
    Video Game
    • writer: "Fight Like A Brave" (uncredited)
    • 2001
  • Robert Downey Jr., Jami Gertz, and Andrew McCarthy in Less Than Zero (1987)
    Less Than Zero
    6.4
    • lyrics: "Fight Like a Brave"
    • music: "Fight Like a Brave"
    • 1987

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • April 13, 1962
    • Acre, Israel
  • Died
    • June 25, 1988
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(heroin overdose)
  • Parents
    • Esther Slovak
  • Relatives
    • James Slovak(Sibling)
  • Other works
    He was the original guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a popular musical group.

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  • Trivia
    Taught bandmate Flea to play bass when they were both 17.

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