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.
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Filmography
all 100
Movies 95
self 43
TV Shows 5
Director 2
Narrator 1
Writer 1
Self
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song (2022)
Movie
8
Self
Patti Smith: Electric Poet (2022)
Movie
Self
The Velvet Underground (2021)
Movie
Composer
About Face: The Story of the Jewish Refugee Soldiers of World War II (2020)
Movie
Composer
Paul Sanchez Is Back! (2018)
Movie
Composer
Les Unwanted de Europa (2018)
Movie
Performer
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico (2017)
Movie
Self
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present (2016)
Movie
Lester
Love Twice (2016)
Movie
Composer
The Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun (2015)
Movie
Self
Danny Says (2015)
Movie
Composer
This Is Cosmos (2014)
Movie
The Bridge (2013)
TV
6
Music
Of Women and Horses (2012)
Movie
6
Composer
A Burning Hot Summer (2011)
Movie
9
John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast (2010)
Movie
Music
A Beautiful Mistake (2010)
Movie
Director
Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970 (2010)
Movie
Self
The Stone Roses 20th Anniversary (2009)
Movie
Composer
American Widow (2009)
Movie
New York Rock at the BBC (2008)
Movie
Dick Winter
Salamander (2008)
Movie
6
Self
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory (2007)
Movie
Self
Seven Ages of Rock (2007)
TV
Self
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007)
Movie
Velvet Underground: Under Review (2006)
Movie
Self
Porcupine Tree: Rockpalast (2005)
Movie
Self
Punk: Attitude (2005)
Movie
Self
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season (2004)
Movie
Composer
Rhinoceros Eyes (2004)
Movie
6
Composer
Process (2004)
Movie
Self
Still: Here/Now (2003)
Movie
Composer
Otherworld (2003)
Movie
Composer
Paris (2003)
Movie
Self - Musician
New Scenes from America (2003)
Movie
Narrator
n[eon] (2002)
Movie
Himself
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture (2001)
Movie
Self
Beautiful Mistake (2000)
Movie
Composer
The Virgin (2000)
Movie
Composer
The King's Daughters (2000)
Movie
Composer
The Farewell (2000)
Movie
Original Music Composer
American Psycho (2000)
Movie
8.58
Composer
Love Me (2000)
Movie
Composer
Wisconsin Death Trip (1999)
Movie
Composer
The Wind of the Night (1999)
Movie
Self
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music (1998)
Movie
Composer
Somewhere in the City (1998)
Movie
Self
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (1998)
Movie
Composer
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1997)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Basquiat (1996)
Movie
6
Music
I Shot Andy Warhol (1996)
Movie
6
Composer
Don't Forget You're Going to Die (1996)
Movie
Composer
Antártida (1995)
Movie
Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995)
Movie
Himself
Nico Icon (1995)
Movie
Self
Dancing Barefoot (1995)
Movie
Composer
Ah Pook Is Here. (1994)
Movie
Self
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe (1993)
Movie
Self
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII (1993)
Movie
Composer
The Birth of Love (1993)
Movie
Self
Words for the Dying (1993)
Movie
Self
Later... with Jools Holland (1992)
TV
Composer
Primary Motive (1992)
Movie
Composer
Paris Awakens (1991)
Movie
Self
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections (1990)
Movie
Self
Songs for Drella (1990)
Movie
Lonely writer
Wonderland USA (1989)
Movie
Composer
Dick: A Film by Jo Menell (1989)
Movie
Hubbley
The Houseguest (1989)
Movie
Actor
Put More Blood Into the Music (1988)
Movie
Composer
Something Wild (1986)
Movie
1
Self
Musik Convoy (1984)
TV
Composer
Who Am I This Time? (1982)
Movie
Self
The Blank Generation (1976)
Movie
6.57
Composer
Caged Heat (1974)
Movie
Composer
Heat (1972)
Movie
Composer
Women in Revolt (1971)
Movie
Composer
Straight and Narrow (1970)
Movie
Self
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968)
Movie
1
Man (uncredited)
Four Stars (1967)
Movie
The Velvet Underground in Boston (1967)
Movie
Self
Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1967)
Movie
Self
Screen Test #4 (1966)
Movie
Self
Screen Test #3 (1966)
Movie
Self
Moe Gets Tied Up (1966)
Movie
Self
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards (1966)
Movie
Himself
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance (1966)
Movie
Actor
Satisfaction (1966)
Movie
Self
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound (1966)
Movie
Actor
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 (1966)
Movie
Director
Police Car (1966)
Movie
Himself
Screen Test: John Cale (1966)
Movie
Self
Andy Warhol Screen Tests (1965)
Movie
Actor
Dirt (1965)
Movie
Self
Venus in Furs (1965)
Movie
Music
Kiss (1963)
Movie
Self
Brian Wilson - I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
TV
Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981
Movie
Self
The Invisible Father
Movie
Self
Whips
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.35
Based on 825 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1942-03-09 (82 years old)
Birth NameJohn Davies Cale
Birth PlaceGarnant, United Kingdom
Height
RelationshipsCynthia Wells (1971-01-01 - 1975-01-01), Risé Cale (1981-10-14 - 1997-01-01), Betsey Johnson (1968-04-01 - 1971-01-01), Claudia Gould (1997-01-01 - http://www), Jane Friedman (1970-01-01 - 1980-01-01)
ChildrenEden Cale
FatherWilliam Arthur George Cale
MotherMargaret Davies
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
ResidencesNew York City · Los Angeles, United States of America, London · Garnant, United Kingdom
Also Known AsJohn Davies Cale
AwardsHonorary degree, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, honorary degree, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem
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