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7 unusual facts about Across the Universe


Albert Wolsky

He won his second Academy Award for Bugsy in 1991 and has been nominated five other times, most recently for his work on Julie Taymor's Beatles-inspired musical Across the Universe (2007) and Sam Mendes's Revolutionary Road (2008).

Apple scruffs

In February 1968, during the recording of "Across the Universe", two Apple scruffs (Lizzie Bravo and Gayleen Pease) who were standing outside Abbey Road Studios were invited in on the spur of the moment by Paul McCartney to perform backing vocals on the track.

Carlos Alomar

In January 1975, Bowie and John Lennon recorded "Across the Universe" at Electric Lady Studios and from this session resulted the impromptu song "Fame"—which evolved from the guitar riff Alomar had originated for the song "Footstompin'" during the Philly Dogs shows.

Peter O'Connell

His works include Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Across the Universe, Stranger than Fiction, Just Like Heaven and Transporter 2.

Randy Blair

His film and TV work includes "Naked Brothers Band", "Viralcom", "Law & Order", "Strangers with Candy", Across the Universe, and the film Afterwards with John Malkovich.

Robert Clohessy

In cinema, Clohessy played a semi-minor role in Across the Universe, playing the part of Jude's long-lost father.

Wildwood, Florida

Dana Fuchs, singer, songwriter, actress and voice over talent most famous for her role as Sadie in the 2007 film Across the Universe


Timothy Mitchum

Mitchum performed the Beatles song "Let It Be" in the 2007 film Across the Universe, which he performed together with Carol Woods.


see also

Dani's House

Coordinators Zang and Zark (Harry Culverhouse and Dani Harmer) 2008–2012: These two are green aliens who are travelling together across the universe.

Dune prequel series

His Fremen armies are spread across the universe in attempt to bring rebel worlds to heel, and Paul avoids one assassination attempt only to nearly die in another.