Jayne County
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 12, 1947
- Active Years
- 1975–2025 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Jayne County is an American performer, musician, actress, record producer, and visual artist whose career has spanned six decades. Born in 1947, she was formerly known as Wayne County and is recognized as rock's first transgender singer. County was previously an actress at Andy Warhol's The Factory. Throughout her career, she has been noted for her outrageous stage antics and songs including Are You Man Enough To Be A Woman, Fuck Off, Stuck On You, and Night Time. Her work has influenced musicians such as David Bowie, The Ramones, Patti Smith, and Lou Reed. Additionally, pianist Jools Holland recorded his first studio outing on County's single Fuck Off. She currently holds 23 known acting credits.
Career overview
Jayne County is an American performer, musician, actress, record producer, and visual artist whose career has spanned six decades. Born in 1947, she was formerly known as Wayne County and is recognized as rock's first transgender singer. Throughout her career, she has been an influence on various musicians, including David Bowie, The Ramones, Patti Smith, and Lou Reed. Her professional background includes time as an actress at Andy Warhol's The Factory.
County is known for her outrageous stage antics and a musical repertoire that includes the songs Are You Man Enough To Be A Woman, Fuck Off, Stuck On You, and Night Time. Notably, pianist Jools Holland made his first studio appearance on County's single Fuck Off. While she has not achieved commercial success, she maintains a long-standing presence in the entertainment industry with 23 known acting credits. She is also referred to by the name Jayne Rogers.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- The Fuzztones vs the World (2025)
- Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC (2023) as Self
- Beyond Queer: Voices from Bohemia (2023)
- Women Who Rock (2022) as Self
- Jayne County and the Electrick Queers: Imma Gonna Go to Hell When I Die (2021)
- Punk (2019) as Self
- Wig (2019) as Self
- Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution (2017) as Self
- Punk Revolution NYC (2012) as Herself
- Jobriath A.D. (2012) as Herself
- Beautiful Darling (2010) as Self
- Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB (2009) as Self
- Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007) as Self
- Jayne County: Man Enough to Be a Woman (2005) as Herself
- Queer Realities and Cultural Amnesia (2005)
- Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie (2001) as Self
- Wigstock: The Movie (1995) as Self
- Nelson Sullivan's Video Diaries (1989) as Herself
- City of Lost Souls (1983) as Lila
- Jubilee (1978) as Lounge Lizard
- The Punk Rock Movie (1978) as Self
- The Blank Generation (1976) as Self
- Night Lunch (1975) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jayne County best known for?
Jayne County is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wig (2019), Шеф (2012).
When and where was Jayne County born?
Jayne County was born on February 12, 1947.
How many credits does Jayne County have?
Jayne County has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Jayne County's background in cinema and television?
Jayne County is an American performer, musician, actress, record producer, and visual artist whose career has spanned six decades. Born in 1947, she was formerly known as Wayne County and is recognized as rock's first transgender singer. County was previously an actress at Andy Warhol's The Factory. Throughout her care...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Wig (2019) as Self — aged about 72
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