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John Cale
Welsh composer, singer-songwriter and record producer (born 1942)
John Cale biography
John Cale is a Welsh composer, singer-songwriter and record producer (born 1942), born on 9 March 1942 in Garnant.
John Cale's screen career began in 1966 with The Velvet Underground Eat Lunch.
John Cale has appeared in 79 films and 9 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are The Velvet Underground (2021), Paul Sanchez est revenu! (2018), Raising the Hare (2017).
John Cale is best known for Paris 1919, Music for a New Society.
Honours include Officer of the Order of the British Empire, honorary degree (2 times) and Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem.
- Born
- 9 March 1942 (age 84)
- Birthplace
- Garnant
- Work
- Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Actor, Lyricist, Autobiographer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1957 to present
- Known for
- Paris 1919, Music for a New Society
- Awards
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- honorary degree (2 times)
- Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp
John Cale filmography
79 films and 9 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Velvet Underground | |||
| 2018 | Paul Sanchez est revenu! | |||
| 2017 | Raising the Hare | Voice only | ||
| 2015 | Better than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version | |||
| 2014 | Lennon or McCartney | |||
| 2014 | LOOP>>60Hz: Transmissions from The Drone Orchestra | |||
| 2012 | Sport de filles | |||
| 2011 | A Burning Hot Summer | |||
| 2009 | Week In, Week Out | One episode: "Heroin, Wales and Me" | ||
| 2007 | Once Upon a Time in New York: The Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk | |||
| 2007 | A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory | |||
| 2007 | Seven Ages of Rock | |||
| 2007 | Once Upon a Time in New York: The Birth of Hip Hop, Disco & Punk | |||
| 2005 | Punk: Attitude | |||
| 2005 | Process | |||
| 2005 | About Face: The Story of the Jewish Refugee Soldiers of World War II | |||
| 2003 | Dal: Yma/Nawr | |||
| 2003 | Y Mabinogi | |||
| 2003 | Rhinoceros Eyes | |||
| 2003 | Paris | |||
| 2003 | JC-03 | |||
| 2003 | Con Man | |||
| 2002 | New Scenes from America | |||
| 2002 | N[eon] | |||
| 2002 | Nye scener fra Amerika |
Show all 79 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture | |||
| 2001 | Intimate Portrait | One episode: "Betsey Johnson" | ||
| 2000 | Beautiful Mistake | |||
| 2000 | Wisconsin Death Trip | |||
| 2000 | The Making of Camgymeriad Gwych | Documentary film about Beautiful Mistake. | ||
| 2000 | The King's Daughters | |||
| 2000 | The Farewell | |||
| 2000 | Love Me | |||
| 2000 | American Psycho | |||
| 1999 | The Virgin | |||
| 1999 | Le vent de la nuit | |||
| 1998 | John Cale | |||
| 1998 | Somewhere in the City | |||
| 1998 | American Masters | One episode: "Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart" | ||
| 1997 | Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest | |||
| 1997 | Synesthesia | One episode: "John Cale" | ||
| 1997 | House of America | |||
| 1997 | Arena: The Banana | |||
| 1996 | I Shot Andy Warhol | |||
| 1996 | Basquiat | |||
| 1995 | Antártida | |||
| 1995 | Nico Icon | |||
| 1995 | Dancing Barefoot | |||
| 1995 | Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times | |||
| 1995 | Rock & Roll | |||
| 1995 | Mata Hari | |||
| 1995 | Don't Forget You're Going to Die | |||
| 1994 | The Unknown | |||
| 1994 | Life Underwater | |||
| 1994 | Ah Pook Is Here | |||
| 1993 | Velvet Underground: Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII | |||
| 1993 | La Naissance de l'amour | |||
| 1993 | Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe | |||
| 1992 | Primary Motive | |||
| 1991 | Paris s'éveille | |||
| 1990 | Songs for Drella | |||
| 1989 | Words for the Dying | |||
| 1989 | Dick | |||
| 1987 | Put More Blood Into the Music | |||
| 1986 | The South Bank Show | One episode: "The Velvet Underground" | ||
| 1986 | Something Wild | |||
| 1981 | Who Am I This Time? | |||
| 1974 | Caged Heat | |||
| 1972 | Heat | |||
| 1971 | Women in Revolt | |||
| 1969 | Walden (Diaries, Notes and Sketches) | |||
| 1968 | Walden | English | ||
| 1967 | Exploding Plastic Inevitable | |||
| 1966 | The Velvet Underground | Also known as Moe in Bondage. | ||
| 1966 | The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound | |||
| 1966 | The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards | |||
| 1966 | Moe Gets Tied Up | |||
| 1966 | The Velvet Underground Eat Lunch | |||
| 1966 | Sunday Morning | short film |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Love Twice | Lester | Film | |
| 2014 | The Bridge | Caravan Seller | Episode: "Sorrowsworn" | |
| 2008 | Salamandra | Dick Winter | Spanish film | |
| 2002 | N | Narrator | Short film | |
| 1989 | Wonderland USA | Lonely Writer | Short film | |
| 1989 | The Houseguest | Hubbley | Short film | |
| 1989 | The Equalizer | Aryan Leader | Episode: "Race Traitors" | |
| 1966 | The Bob Dylan Story | |||
| 1966 | Four Stars () | Man (uncredited) |