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Paradise almost
killed Win. After Star Trek, Mission: Impossible and Dragnet,
he left L.A. in '69 to shoot his own movie in the Virgin Islands. He
lost his financing, one home burned down and hurricane Hugo
destroyed 2 more before he landed parts in Weekend at Bernie's II,
Bare Essentials, and "Caribe" (thanks to Star Trek), a short lived
Stacy Keach/Carl Franklin TV series, which enabled his 1993 return
to Hollywood. |
Hurricane "Hugo" arrives on Win's
birthday. September, 1989
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In the
'60's, Win (a former painter of hotel murals)
studied acting with Stella Adler in NYC. He was
singled out for praise in the NY Times (11/23/64) by
members of the Moscow Art Theatre, visiting NY to
assess US understanding of Stanislavski's system.
"This minor scene was genuine, realistic art that
produced a great impression" (Torporkov). |
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As assistant
mgr. at NYC’s Rugoff Theater Chain, Win gained a
love for foreign films, while also appearing as
gigolo Dirk on 1960's TV soap "Love of Life".
In 1965 he
auditioned with 100+ guys for 2 days, finally
Alan Shayne cast him as a lead in ROYAL HUNT OF
THE SUN. Alan said “Buy a bottle of wine & a
steak and you and your wife celebrate, you’ll be
co-staring on Broadway with Christopher
Plummer!! |
| Next morning
Win learned that John Carradine’s son David
Carradine was given his role! How? Who knows?
Alan Shayne was furious, said he was as shocked
as Win was… Win never found out how it was done
but David’s father was a very well known,
powerfully connected actor. (Years later,
chatting at the Carleton bar in Cannes, David
said to Win, “Oh, you’re the
guy!!!). Winston then landed a recurring TV role
as D.A. battling with Peter Falk in a new
series, “The Trials of O’Brien” but he missed
the first day’s call when someone forgot to wake
him. And that was it… |
Burt Lancaster shares stories with the F.C. (Film Commissioner, Win) on set of Island of Dr. Moreau, 1976 St. Croix
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So Winston
moved west. He appeared at the Holmes Theater in
Los Angeles, including "The Adding Machine"
(with Leslie Parrish) and "Period of Adjustment"
( Ahna Capri), while appearing in "Star Trek"
TOS, "Mission: Impossible",
"Dragnet" etc. He then decided to shoot his own
movie in the Virgin Islands (his home).
Unfortunately, a backer defaulted after start of
filming, an it went belly-up. Later, Hurricane
Hugo destroyed his two homes. However, Win went
on to found the U.S. Virgin Islands Film
Commission (5th in USA). |
| Bringing
millions of dollar$ into the Virgin Islands by
luring films, including "The Island of Dr.
Moreau" (with Burt Lancaster), "Four Seasons"
(Alan Alda), "Christopher Columbus" (Marlon
Brando), TV’s Miami Vice, several Charlie’s
Angels and Love Boats plus hundreds of
commercials. |
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While hosting
the 1979 (Film Commissioner's) Cineposium, he
and Carol Smith (C.O.) became the first
recipients of the "Dutch Horton Award".
It was then that he proposed creating a
National Association of Film Commissioners
(today it's International! The A.F.C.I.)
He also turned the Atlanta Film Fest into the Virgin Islands' International Film Fest with such guests as Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Adjani and Roy Scheider. |
Win initiated Atlanta Film Festival morph to the V.I.Film Fest. 1975-6-7
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Win is back in Hollywood trying his luck, he’s appeared
in 15 independent films.
Currently preparing Caribbean-based features of his own,
while shooting shorts. Win uploads scenes from his
current film “Pussywhipped” (a love story) to the Home
Page of his website <winstondelugo.com>
(in upper right) click “Pussywhipped” to play.
Scenes are added in RANDOM fashion,
each week.
For the full story
--> winstondelugo.com
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Shipwreck
moved 3 miles (while still)
underwater, with world's largest sea crane.
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Win, as the Lt. Governor, fires Lt. Logan (Stacy Keach) and Sgt. Walters (Carl Franklin) off the case, in an episode of Caribe (1975).
Win (rear ctr., moustache) and his brother (R- bottle) as extras in his first movie.
The Proud and Profane '56 (W. Holden & D. Kerr).
Oval Office; Pres. names USVI Post Office for De Lugo's cousin.
Win; R rear, behind Wash. Rep. bro. ctr. (blue shirt) & his wife.
While watching Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto" recently, I was shocked, pleased, and suprised to see the Mayans run right into the center of my 1954 painting (below).
© Win de Lugo 1954
Oil on
canvas
Virgin Islanders "discover" Columbus, 1493 (11ft. L-R)
© Win de Lugo 1955
Oil on
wall
Politics: Caribbean style.....any year. (9ft. L-R)
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©
Win de Lugo 1969
Win's photography |
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