John Lydon biography
John Lydon is an English-born British singer and songwriter, born on 31 January 1956 in Holloway.
John Lydon's screen career began in 1980 with The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle.
John Lydon has appeared in 10 films and 3 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Song to Song (2017), Lennon or McCartney (2014), Sons of Norway (2011).
- Also known as
- Johnny Rotten, John Joseph Lydon
- Born
- 31 January 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Holloway
- Work
- Singer-songwriter, Television presenter, Actor, Lyricist, Singer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1975 to present
John Lydon filmography
10 films and 3 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Song to Song | English | ||
| 2014 | Lennon or McCartney | English | ||
| 2011 | Sons of Norway | Norwegian | ||
| 2007 | Joy Division | English | ||
| 2002 | 24 Hour Party People | English | ||
| 2000 | The Filth and the Fury | English | ||
| 2000 | The Independent | Baruce | ||
| 1995 | Dancing Barefoot | |||
| 1983 | Copkiller | Leo Smith | ||
| 1980 | The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Masked Singer | Yak | Series 7 contestant; Eliminated in episode 3 | |
| 2021 | The Masked Singer | Jester | Season 6 contestant; Eliminated in episode 8 | |
| 2018 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Meat Sweats/Rupert Swaggart (voice) | Recurring role |