Acting
John Cale
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
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Series · 2025
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Film · 2022
Andy Warhol's America
Film · 2022
Andy Warhol's America
Series · 2022
The Velvet Underground
Film · 2021
The Invisible Father
Film · 2021
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground
Film · 2018
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
Film · 2017
Love Twice
Film · 2016
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
Film · 2016
Gimme Danger
Film · 2016
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
Film · 2016
Danny Says
Film · 2015
Lou Reed - Remembered
Film · 2013
The Bridge
Series · 2013
Salamander
Film · 2008
New York Rock at the BBC
Film · 2008
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
Film · 2007
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk
Film · 2007
Seven Ages of Rock
Series · 2007
Velvet Underground: Under Review
Film · 2006
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
Film · 2006
Punk: Attitude
Film · 2005
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
Film · 2005
New Scenes from America
Film · 2003
Still: Here/Now
Film · 2003
n[eon]
Film · 2002
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
Film · 2001
Beautiful Mistake
Film · 2000
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
Film · 1998
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Film · 1998
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
Film · 1997
The Banana
Film · 1997
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Film · 1995
Nico Icon
Film · 1995
Dancing Barefoot
Film · 1995
Antártida
Film · 1995
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe
Film · 1993
Words for the Dying
Film · 1993
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
Film · 1993
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season
Film · 1992
Later... with Jools Holland
Series · 1992
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
Film · 1990
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections
Film · 1990
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Film · 1990
Wonderland USA
Film · 1989
The Houseguest
Film · 1989
Put More Blood Into the Music
Film · 1988
The Equalizer
Series · 1985
Musik Convoy
Series · 1984
The Blank Generation
Film · 1976
Nico Live in Marseille
Film · 1975
Rockpalast
Series · 1974
Rockpalast
Series · 1974
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72
Film · 1972
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
Film · 1968
The Velvet Underground in Boston
Film · 1967
Exploding Plastic Inevitable
Film · 1967
Four Stars
Film · 1967
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
Film · 1966
Venus in Furs
Film · 1966
The Velvet Underground Rehearses
Film · 1966
Screen Test #3
Film · 1966
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
Film · 1966
Moe Gets Tied Up
Film · 1966
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966
Film · 1966
Satisfaction
Film · 1966
Screen Test: John Cale
Film · 1966
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Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale
Film · 1966
Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein
Film · 1966
Dirt
Film · 1965
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
Film · 1965
Whips
Film · 1964
Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981
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