Quick Facts
Born:
1942-03-09
Birthplace:
Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
Credits:
71 Total Roles
John Cale
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
The Bridge
Self
The Velvet Underground
Self
The Equalizer
Aryan Leader
Punk: Attitude
Self
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Self
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
Self
Danny Says
Self (archive footage)
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Everybody's Live with John Mulaney TV | Self - Musician / Musical Guest |
| 2022 | Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | The Velvet Underground MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | The Invisible Father MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico MOVIE | Performer |
| 2016 | Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present MOVIE | Himself (archival footage) |
| 2016 | Love Twice MOVIE | Lester |
| 2015 | Danny Says MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | Lou Reed - Remembered MOVIE | Self |