Quick Facts
Born:
1955-05-30
Birthplace:
Bromley, Kent, England, UK
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Topper Headon
Acting
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Biography
Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955) is an English drummer, best known as the drummer of punk rock band the Clash. Known for his instrumental contributions to the drumming world, Headon was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of The Clash in 2003.
He joined the Clash in 1977 and became famed for his drumming skills. He received his nickname owing to his resemblance to Mickey the Monkey from the Topper comic.
He joined the Clash in 1977 and became famed for his drumming skills. He received his nickname owing to his resemblance to Mickey the Monkey from the Topper comic.
Known For
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Self
Rude Boy
The Group
White Riot
Self
D.O.A.
Self
The Clash: Westway To The World
Self
Count Me In
Self
The Punk Rock Movie
Self
Punk and Its Aftershocks
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Count Me In MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | White Riot MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | The Clash: New Year's Day '77 MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | The Clash The Ultimate Review MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock) MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling MOVIE | Himself |