John Cooper Clarke
Biography
John Cooper Clarke works in acting. Born January 25, 1949 in Salford, Manchester, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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24 titles- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Panellist
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self - Panellist
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Dictionary Corner
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- Control (2007) as Self
- Ill Manors (2012) as Himself/Poet
- The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 (1986) as Self
- Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) as Self
- The Harry Hill Show (2026) as Self
- Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (2021) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Punk: Attitude (2005) as Self - Punk Poet
- Urgh! A Music War (1981) as Self
- BP Fallon: Rock'n'Roll Wizard (2025) as Self
- Evidently... John Cooper Clarke (2012) as Himself
- Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) as Himself
- We Wish You a Mandy Christmas (2021) as Ghost Of Christmas Future
- It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline (2014) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Cooper Clarke best known for?
John Cooper Clarke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Persona (1966), Have I Got a Bit More News for You, The Long Goodbye (1973), Would I Lie to You? (2007).
When and where was John Cooper Clarke born?
John Cooper Clarke was born on January 25, 1949 in Salford, Manchester, England, UK.
How many credits does John Cooper Clarke have?
John Cooper Clarke has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is John Cooper Clarke's background in cinema and television?
John Cooper Clarke is a seminal post punk English performance poet from Salford, Greater Manchester. Along with The Fall, The Smiths, Joy Division and New Order, John Cooper Clarke remains one of the most distinguished voices of the region.