John Cale
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 9, 1942 in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
- Active Years
- 1963–2026 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 123 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 9, 1942 Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK 123 credits
Biography
John Cale works in acting. Born March 9, 1942 in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. Archytele tracks 123 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
“Wuthering Heights” · SongsReady or Not · Music
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongAndy Warhol's AmericaAndy Warhol's America
The Velvet UndergroundThe Invisible Father
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY UndergroundLes Unwanted de Europa · Original Music ComposerPaul Sanchez Is Back! · Music
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
Love TwiceGimme DangerAndy Warhol, FluorescentTony Conrad: Completely in the Present
Danny SaysThe Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun · Music
This Is Cosmos · Music
The BridgeLou Reed - Remembered
Of Women and Horses · Music
A Burning Hot Summer · Original Music Composer
A Beautiful Mistake · MusicFluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970 · Director
American Widow · Original Music Composer
SalamanderNew York Rock at the BBC
Seven Ages of RockOnce Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and PunkA Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
Velvet Underground's First Public AppearanceVelvet Underground: Under Review
Punk: AttitudeVies et morts d'Andy Warhol
Rhinoceros Eyes · MusicProcess · Music
Paris · MusicOtherworld · Original Music ComposerStill: Here/NowNew Scenes from AmericaNew Scenes from America · Music
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Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
American Psycho · Original Music ComposerThe Virgin · MusicLove Me · MusicThe King's Daughters · Original Music ComposerBeautiful Mistake
Wisconsin Death Trip · MusicThe Wind of the Night · Original Music Composer
Somewhere in the City · Original Music ComposerJohn Cale: An Exploration of His Life & MusicLou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
The BananaRhinoceros Hunting in BudapestRhinoceros Hunting in Budapest · Music
Basquiat · Original Music ComposerI Shot Andy Warhol · MusicDon't Forget You're Going to Die · Original Music Composer
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesAntártidaAntártida · MusicDancing BarefootNico Icon
Ah Pook Is Here. · MusicThe Long Voyage · Music
The Birth of Love · Original Music ComposerThe Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIIICurious: The Velvet Underground in EuropeWords for the Dying
Full Filmography
123 titles- “Wuthering Heights” (2026) Songs
- Ready or Not (2026) Music
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Musician / Musical Guest
- Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) as Self
- Andy Warhol's America (2022)
- Andy Warhol's America (2022)
- The Velvet Underground (2021) as Self
- The Invisible Father (2021) as Self
- Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground (2018)
- Les Unwanted de Europa (2018) Original Music Composer
- Paul Sanchez Is Back! (2018) Music
- John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico (2017) as Performer
- Love Twice (2016) as Lester
- Gimme Danger (2016)
- Andy Warhol, Fluorescent (2016) as (archive footage)
- Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present (2016) as Himself (archival footage)
- Danny Says (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- The Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun (2015) Music
- This Is Cosmos (2014) Music
- The Bridge (2013)
- Lou Reed - Remembered (2013)
- Of Women and Horses (2012) Music
- A Burning Hot Summer (2011) Original Music Composer
- A Beautiful Mistake (2010) Music
- Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970 (2010) Director
- American Widow (2009) Original Music Composer
- Salamander (2008) as Dick Winter
- New York Rock at the BBC (2008)
- Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
- Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007) as Self
- A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory (2007) as Self
- Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance (2006) as Self
- Velvet Underground: Under Review (2006)
- Punk: Attitude (2005) as Self
- Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol (2005)
- Rhinoceros Eyes (2004) Music
- Process (2004) Music
- Paris (2003) Music
- Otherworld (2003) Original Music Composer
- Still: Here/Now (2003) as Self
- New Scenes from America (2003) as Himself - Musician
- New Scenes from America (2003) Music
- n[eon] (2002) as Narrator
- Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture (2001) as Self
- American Psycho (2000) Original Music Composer
- The Virgin (2000) Music
- Love Me (2000) Music
- The King's Daughters (2000) Original Music Composer
- Beautiful Mistake (2000)
- Beautiful Mistake (2000) Music
- The Farewell (2000) Original Music Composer
- Wisconsin Death Trip (1999) Music
- The Wind of the Night (1999) Original Music Composer
- Somewhere in the City (1998) Original Music Composer
- John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music (1998) as Self
- Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (1998)
- The Banana (1997) as Self
- Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1997) as Manager
- Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1997) Music
- Basquiat (1996) Original Music Composer
- I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) Music
- Don't Forget You're Going to Die (1996) Original Music Composer
- Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995) as Self
- Antártida (1995) as Cale
- Antártida (1995) Music
- Dancing Barefoot (1995) as Self
- Nico Icon (1995) as Self
- Ah Pook Is Here. (1994) Music
- The Long Voyage (1994) Music
- The Birth of Love (1993) Original Music Composer
- The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII (1993) as bass, viola, keyboards, vocals
- Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe (1993) as Self
- Words for the Dying (1993) as Himself
- John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season (1992)
- John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season (1992) Producer
- Primary Motive (1992) Music
- Healing Hurts (1991) Music
- Paris Awakens (1991) Original Music Composer
- Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections (1990) as Self
- Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990)
- Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella (1990) as Self
- Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella (1990) Original Music Composer
- Wonderland USA (1989) as Lonely writer
- The Houseguest (1989) as Hubbley
- The Houseguest (1989) Original Music Composer
- Put More Blood Into the Music (1988) as Himself
- Something Wild (1986) Original Music Composer
- The Equalizer (1985) as Aryan Leader
- Musik Convoy (1984) as Self
- Who Am I This Time? (1982) Original Music Composer
- The Blank Generation (1976) as Self
- Nico Live in Marseille (1975) as Self
- Nico Live in Marseille (1975) Director
- Nico Live in Marseille (1975) Recording Supervision
- Rockpalast (1974) as Self (piano guitar vocal)
- Rockpalast (1974) as Self
- Caged Heat (1974) Original Music Composer
- Heat (1972) Music
- The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72 (1972)
- Women in Revolt (1971) Original Music Composer
- Straight and Narrow (1970) Music
- Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) as Self
- Four Stars (1967) as Man (uncredited)
- Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1967) as Himself
- The Velvet Underground in Boston (1967)
- Police Car (1966) Director
- Police Car (1966) Director of Photography
- The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards (1966) as Himself
- The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound (1966) as Self
- The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 (1966)
- Screen Test #3 (1966) as Self (uncredited)
- Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale (1966) as Self
- Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein (1966)
- Screen Test: John Cale (1966) as Himself
- The Velvet Underground Rehearses (1966) as Self
- Satisfaction (1966)
- Venus in Furs (1966) as Himself
- Moe Gets Tied Up (1966)
- Andy Warhol Screen Tests (1965) as Self
- Dirt (1965)
- Whips (1964) as Self
- Kiss (1963) Music
- Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Cale best known for?
John Cale is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including "Wuthering Heights" (2026), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground (2018), Gimme Danger (2016).
When and where was John Cale born?
John Cale was born on March 9, 1942 in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK.
How many credits does John Cale have?
John Cale has accumulated over 123 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2026.
What is John Cale's background in cinema and television?
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 tr...
John Cale by the numbers
123credits
115films
8TV series
1963–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rockpalast (1974) as Self (piano guitar vocal) — aged about 32
- Rockpalast (1974) as Self — aged about 32
- The Equalizer (1985) as Aryan Leader — aged about 43
- Gimme Danger (2016) — aged about 74
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Musician / Musical Guest — aged about 83
- The Bridge (2013) — aged about 71
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