Acting
Sam 'Sluggo' Phipps
Born
1953-10-01 (73)
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, United States
Known for
Acting
Credits
6 titles
Sam "Sluggo" Phipps is an American saxophone player, best known for being a member of the new wave band Oingo Boingo. Sam Phipps was born in Los Angeles, California. He played piano and trombone from an early age, but an interest in surf rock lead him to begin playing saxophone at age 15. Between 1971 and 1972, Phipps attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. Prior to the formation of Oingo Boingo, Phipps met future members Danny Elfman and Leon Schneiderman while they were friends of his sister. While performing in Europe with singer and pianist Annette Peacock, Phipps was contacted by Richard Elfman and asked to return to the United States to play with the then theater group The Myst…
Known for
6.4Self-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.
Back to School
1986
8.0An MTV special featuring new wave band Oingo Boingo performing live at the Ritz rock club in New York City.
Oingo Boingo: Live at the Ritz
1985
NRFilmed at Glen Helen Park in Devore, CA on May 18, 1983 between 2:40 and 3:40 PM.
Oingo Boingo: 1983 US Festival
2011
9.0A 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.
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
1989
10.0Danny 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.
Oingo Boingo: Halloween '87
1987
9.0Oingo Boingo's Farewell Concert at the Universal Amphitheatre.
Oingo Boingo: Farewell (Live from the Universal Amphitheatre)
1996
Film credits
2010s · 1 titles
1990s · 1 titles
1980s · 4 titles
6.4Self-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.
Back to School
1986
8.0An MTV special featuring new wave band Oingo Boingo performing live at the Ritz rock club in New York City.
Oingo Boingo: Live at the Ritz
1985
9.0A 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.
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
1989
10.0Danny 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.
Oingo Boingo: Halloween '87
1987