Jarvis Cocker
Biography
Jarvis Cocker is a male actor born on September 19, 1963, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with 77 acting credits to his name. Cocker is also a musician and radio presenter, and is the founder and frontman of the band Pulp. He has presented a BBC Radio 6 Music show, Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service, for seven years. As a figurehead of the Britpop genre, Cocker's work has been prominent in the music scene of the mid-1990s.
Career overview
Jarvis Cocker is a British actor with a career spanning multiple projects. As a member of the band Pulp, he became a prominent figure in the Britpop genre of the 1990s. Following Pulp's hiatus, Cocker pursued a solo career and also worked in television and film.
Cocker's acting credits include a significant number of roles, with a total of 77 known credits. While specific details about his acting work are not provided, it is evident that he has been involved in a substantial amount of film and television projects.
As a multifaceted artist, Cocker has demonstrated his versatility beyond music. His extensive experience in acting showcases his ability to adapt to various roles and genres, further solidifying his position as a talented and accomplished artist.
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Full Filmography
85 titles- Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore? (2026) as Self
- Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore? (2026) Executive Producer
- Simon Schama's Story of Us (2025) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Jane Birkin by Friends (2024) as Self
- Miniatyrmakaren – en film om Niki Lindroth von Bahr (2024) as Self
- Asteroid City (2023) as Other Cowboy
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) as Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man
- This Is Going to Hurt (2022) Original Music Composer
- The House (2022) as Developer (voice)
- Take 5 with Zan Rowe (2022) as Self - Guest
- The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021) as Tip-top
- The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021) Songs
- Glastonbury Festival Presents Live at Worthy Farm (2021) as Self
- 8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- JARV IS... Beyond the Pale - Live From The Centre of The Earth (2020) as Himself
- Chilly Gonzales Presents: A Very Chilly Christmas Special (2020) as himself
- Greg Davies: Looking for Kes (2019) as Self
- Shut Up and Play the Piano (2018) as Self
- Urban Myths (2017) Music
- Popular Voices at the BBC (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Wave (2017) as Narrator
- The 90s the Most Shocking Celebrity Moments (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories (2016) Original Music Composer
- Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book (2016) as Self
- Just a Movie: On the Set of 'Mia Madre' (2016) Music
- The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World (2015) as Self
- The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- The Viking of Sixth Avenue (2015) as Self
- 6 Desires (2014)
- Britpop at the BBC (2014) as Self [Pulp]
- Pulp: a Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets (2014) as Himself
- Six by Sondheim (2013) as Crooner
- The Big Melt (2013) Original Music Composer
- The Big Melt (2013) Director
- David Bowie Is Happening Now (2013) as Self
- David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust (2012) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Evidently... John Cooper Clarke (2012) as Himself
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self - Guest
- Pulp: Reading 2011 (2011) as Himself
- Lemmy (2010) as Self
- Burning Ice (2010) as Self
- Robin Ince: Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People (2010) as Self
- The Beat Is The Law – Fanfare For The Common People (2010) as Self
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) as Petey (voice)
- From the Basement (2009) as Self
- All Tomorrow's Parties (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- From The Basement (2009) as Self
- The Good Night (2007) as Self
- Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2007) as Self
- Why Birds Sing (2007) as Himself
- Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2006) as Self
- Pulp: The Story of Common People (2006) as Himself
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) as Band Lead Singer
- The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen' (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- WarpVision: The Videos 1989-2004 (2004) Director
- Ho Ho Ho Selecta! (2003) as Self
- Live Forever (2003) as Self
- Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die (2002) as Newlywed
- Pulp Hits (2002) as Self
- Pulp Hits (2002) Director
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Performer
- Top of the Pops: The True Story (2001) as Self
- Da Ali G Show (2000)
- Journeys into the Outside with Jarvis Cocker (1999) as Self
- Tripping (1999) as Self
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Pulp: The Park is Mine (1998) as Himself
- This Is Hardcore (1998) as Self
- This Is Hardcore (1998) Director
- TFI Friday (1996) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Tibetan Freedom Concert (1996) as Self
- No Sleep 'Til Sheffield: Pulp Go Public (1995) as Self
- Pulp: F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.I.V.E. (1995) as Himself
- Do You Remember the First Time? (1994)
- Do You Remember the First Time? (1994) Director
- Momus Man of Letters (1994) as Himself
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- The Word (1990)
- Smash Hits Poll Winners Party (1988) as Self
- Question Time (1979) as Himself - Panellist
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- aspekte (1965) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jarvis Cocker best known for?
Jarvis Cocker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Asteroid City (2023), The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023), The House (2022), The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021).
When and where was Jarvis Cocker born?
Jarvis Cocker was born on September 19, 1963 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Jarvis Cocker have?
Jarvis Cocker has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Jarvis Cocker's background in cinema and television?
Jarvis Cocker is a male actor born on September 19, 1963, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with 77 acting credits to his name. Cocker is also a musician and radio presenter, and is the founder and frontman of the band Pulp. He has presented a BBC Radio 6 Musi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- aspekte (1965) as Self — aged about 1
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) as Petey (voice) — aged about 45
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) as Band Lead Singer — aged about 41
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 29
- Lemmy (2010) as Self — aged about 46
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) as Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man — aged about 59
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