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John Cale

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1942-03-09 (Age: 84)

Place of Birth

Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

John Cale

Biography

John Davies Cale, OBE, is a Welsh musician, composer, singer, songwriter and record producer. At an early age Cale discovered a talent for the viola, and became a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales at the age of 13. He was later awarded a scholarship at Goldsmiths College, London, England. In 1963, he travelled to the United States to continue his musical training with the assistance and influence of Aaron Copland. He was a founding member of the American rock band The Velvet Underground. Over his five-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music.

Filmography (62)

⭐ 7.5 Role: Self

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

2022
⭐ 6.8 Role: Self

The Velvet Underground

2021
⭐ 0 Role: Self

The Invisible Father

2021
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground

2018
⭐ 8.0 Role: Performer

John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico

2017
⭐ 7.6 Role: Himself (archival footage)

Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present

2016
⭐ 5.0 Role: Lester

Love Twice

2016
⭐ 6.8 Role: Self (archive footage)

Danny Says

2015
⭐ 6.5 Role: Unknown

Lou Reed - Remembered

2013
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast

2010
⭐ 6.5 Role: Unknown

New York Rock at the BBC

2008
⭐ 5.5 Role: Dick Winter

Salamander

2008
⭐ 5.8 Role: Self

A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

2007
No Image
⭐ 8.0 Role: Self

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk

2007
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance

2006