Captain Sensible
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 24, 1954 in Balham, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1982–2024 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Captain Sensible (Acting).
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TMDB Bio: Captain Sensible (born Raymond Burns, 24 April 1954) is a singer, songwriter, guitarist (and sometimes bassist) who grew up in Croydon, England, and co-founded the punk rock band The Damned in 1976. After leaving the band, he reinvented himself as an alternative pop singer with a less punk image. His signature headwear is a red beret. He has since returned to the band (as guitarist) and appears in the 2013 line-up.
TMDB Info: Known for Acting. Known Credits: 22. Gender: Male. Birthday: April 24, 1954 (72 years old). Place of Birth: Balham, London, England, UK. Also Known As: Raymond Ian Burns, The Damned, Content Sca (cut off).
Name: Captain Sensible (also known as Raymond Ian Burns).
Birth Date: April 24, 1954.
Birth Place: Balham, London, England, UK.
Profession: Singer, songwriter, guitarist, sometimes bassist, and actor.
Musical History: Co-founded the punk rock band The Damned in 1976. After leaving the band, he became an alternative pop singer with a less punk image. He returned to The Damned as a guitarist and was part of the 2013 line-up.
Signature Item: Red beret.
Acting Credits: 22.
Upbringing: Grew up in Croydon, England.
Captain Sensible, also known as Raymond Ian Burns, is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and sometimes bassist. Born on April 24, 1954, in Balham, London, England, UK, he grew up in Croydon, England.
Career overview
Subject: Captain Sensible (Acting career overview).
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Name: Captain Sensible (born Raymond Burns).
Also known as: Raymond Ian Burns, The Damned, Content Sca (likely a typo in source, but I'll stick to the clear ones).
Birthday: April 24, 1954.
Place of Birth: Balham, London, England, UK (Note: Synopsis says he grew up in Croydon, England).
Profession: Singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist, and actor (Known For: Acting).
Music Career: Co-founded punk rock band The Damned in 1976. Left the band and reinvented himself as an alternative pop singer with a less punk image. Signature headwear is a red beret. Returned to The Damned as guitarist and appears in the 2013 line-up.
Acting Credits: 22 known credits.
Paragraph 1: Background and Music.
Captain Sensible, born Raymond Burns on April 24, 1954, is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and bassist. He grew up in Croydon, England, and was born in Balham, London, England, UK. He is also known as Raymond Ian Burns. In 1976, he co-founded the punk rock band The Damned. After leaving the band, he transitioned into a career as an alternative pop singer, adopting a less punk image and a signature red beret. He eventually returned to The Damned as a guitarist and is part of the 2013 line-up.
Paragraph 2: Acting.
In addition to his musical career, Captain Sensible is recognized for his work in acting. He has 22 known credits in this field.
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Captain Sensible, born Raymond Burns on April 24, 1954, is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and sometimes bassist. He was born in Balham, London, England, UK, and grew up in Croydon, England. He is also known as Raymond Ian Burns. His musical career includes co-founding the punk rock band The Damned in 1976. Following his departure from the group, he reinvented himself as an alternative pop singer, moving away from his punk image and adopting a signature red beret. He later returned to The Damned as a guitarist and is included in the 2013 line-up.
Beyond his contributions to music, Captain Sensible is known for his work in acting. He has 22 known credits associated with acting. This professional background encompasses his roles as a performer within the entertainment industry.
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"Captain Sensible, born Raymond Burns on April 24, 1954, is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and sometimes bassist. He was born in Balham, London, England, UK, and grew up in Croydon, England. He is also known as Raymond Ian Burns. His musical career includes co-founding the punk rock band The Damned in 1976. Following his departure from the group, he reinvented himself as an alternative pop singer, moving away from his punk image and adopting
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- The Damned - Live at Manchester Apollo (2024) as Bass
- Punk Rock Vegan Movie (2023) as Self
- The Damned - A Night Of A Thousand Vampires Live In London (2022) as Self
- Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017) as Self
- The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Basically, Johnny Moped (2013) as Self
- …Sings Musicals (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Punk Britannia at the BBC (2012) as Self
- Lemmy (2010) as Self
- Punk's Not Dead (2007) as Self
- If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story (2007) as Self
- Ministry of Truth (2007) as Self
- 1976: Summer of... Heat (2006) as Self
- The Damned - Machine Gun Etiquette - 25th Tour (2006) as Self
- Marc Bolan: Ride On (2005) as Self
- Skinned Deep (2004) Music
- The Damned: Tiki Nightmare (Live in London 2002) (2003) as Self - Guitar
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- The Damned: Final Damnation (1989) as Self
- The Hunting of the Snark (1987) as The Billiard Marker
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Captain Sensible best known for?
Captain Sensible is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), Basically, Johnny Moped (2013), Lemmy (2010), Punk's Not Dead (2007).
When and where was Captain Sensible born?
Captain Sensible was born on April 24, 1954 in Balham, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Captain Sensible have?
Captain Sensible has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2024.
What is Captain Sensible's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Captain Sensible (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material: TMDB Bio: Captain Sensible (born Raymond Burn...
Captain Sensible by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Lemmy (2010) as Self — aged about 56
- Basically, Johnny Moped (2013) as Self — aged about 59
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self — aged about 42
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 28
- Punk's Not Dead (2007) as Self — aged about 53
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 60
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