- Born
- Cody Jarrett is an American feature filmmaker. Initially a musician living in Tampa Bay, Florida, his Hollywood career started when cast by director Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger) and producer Joel Silver (The Matrix) in 1990's Andrew Dice Clay vehicle The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (20th Century-Fox). Following the film's release, Jarrett played music in Los Angeles and eventually transitioned into filmmaking.
Cody's first feature, Frog-g-g! (Japanese title: Frogman) was released in 2004 on Koch Entertainment. The film won Grand Jury Prize/Best Feature at the 2004 New York Film And Video Festival and was chosen a "Top 25 of 2005" DVD at Mr. Skin. However, the film is also known for the wild series of publicity stunts (crashing the Michael Jackson trial, an appearance on The Tonight Show) that accompanied its release. Following Frog-g-g!'s release, Jarrett directed television commercials, music videos, and a promotional documentary for female MMA star Miesha "Takedown" Tate.
Cody's follow-up feature was the modern women-in-prison classic Sugar Boxx, distributed by Showtime Networks, Lightning Entertainment and Entertainment One. The film features notable cameos by Foxy Brown writer/director Jack Hill, Russ Meyer star Tura Satana, as well as a moving performance by Hollywood legend/Steven Spielberg discovery Jacqueline Scott (Duel, Charley Varrick).
Cody is currently in post on TURA!, the authorized documentary chronicling the life of actor/burlesque dancer Tura Satana, best known for her role in 1965's Russ Meyer classic Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!. Featuring interviews with John Waters, Dita Von Teese, Kitten Natividad, Ted V. Mikels, Greg Proops, Dennis Busch, and narration by Margaret Cho, TURA! will be ready for release in 2022.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Tropico Corporation
- Spouse
- Cody is lead singer for Hollywood all-star band Teen Machine. Other notable band members are actress Amanda Foreman (vocals), Tikiyaki Orchestra founder Jim Bacchi (Guitar, Vocals), and former DIG guitarist Johnny "The Commander" Cornwell (bass, vocals). The band's debut, After School Special, was released during the "LA power-pop takeover" of the late 1990's-early 2000's and well received by critics and fans alike. Teen Machine played numerous shows and festivals with other pop icons including Jason Falkner (Jellyfish), Jason Schwartzman's Phantom Planet, and Poison's CC DeVille.
Teen Machine has not played live in several years, but a reunion show is on the horizon.
http://www.popmatters.com/review/teenmachine-after/.
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