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Joe Strummer

Acting Born Aug 21, 1952 Ankara, Turkey 24 credits

Biography

John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British musician. He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash's second studio album, Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978), reached No. 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they achieved success in the US, starting with London Calling (1979) and peaking with Combat Rock (1982), which reached No. 7 on the US charts and was certified 2× platinum there. The Clash's explosive political lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude greatly influenced rock music in general, especially alternative rock. Their music incorporated punk with reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap and rockabilly.

Strummer's other career highlights included stints with the 101ers, the Latino Rockabilly War, the Mescaleros and the Pogues, as well as solo music. His work as a musician allowed him to explore other interests such as acting, scoring television shows and films, and hosting the BBC Radio show London Calling. Strummer and the Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in January 2003. In his remembrance, Strummer's friends and family established the Joe Strummer Foundation (initially known as Strummerville), a non-profit organisation that gives opportunities to musicians and supports projects around the world that create empowerment through music.

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Known for

South Park

as Joe Strummer (voice)
Film

The King of Comedy

as Street Scum
Film

Mystery Train

as Johnny
Film

Walker

as Faucet
Film

Rude Boy

as The Group

Full filmography

  • South Park (1997) as Joe Strummer (voice)
  • The King of Comedy (1982) as Street Scum
  • Mystery Train (1989) as Johnny
  • Punk (2019) as Self
  • Walker (1987) as Faucet
  • 70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • The London Weekend Show as Self
  • The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 (1986) as Self
  • Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) as Self (Archive footage)
  • Straight to Hell (1987) as Simms
  • I Hired a Contract Killer (1990) as Guitarist
  • Rude Boy (1980) as The Group
  • Concerts for the People of Kampuchea (1981) as Self
  • 25 Years of Punk (2001) as Self
  • One World, One Voice (1990) as Self
  • Punk's Not Dead (2007) as Self
  • The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash (2012)
  • Candy Mountain (1988) as Security Cop
  • D.O.A. (1981) as Self
  • End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003) as Self
  • England 79 (2019)
  • Hootenanny (2006) as Artist
  • Hell W10 (1983) as Police Officer
  • The Clash On Broadway (1981)