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Johnny Marr

Acting Born Oct 31, 1963 Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK 58 credits
58
Total Credits
2025
63 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Johnny Marr works in acting. Born October 31, 1963 in Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Freeheld

2015

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self
Film

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014

Portlandia

as Johnny Marr
Film

Inception

2010

Would I Lie to You?

as Self
Film

Another Time, Another Place

1958

Rockpalast

1974

World in Action

1963

Career timeline

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
The Rory Gallagher StoryRory Gallagher: Calling Card
When Blondie Came to Britain
The Sound of 007
Johnny Marr - Rock en Seine 2019
Hans Zimmer: Live in PragueThe Priest · DirectorThe Priest · WriterThe Priest · Music
Freeheld · Original Music ComposerBiggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 · Original Music ComposerThe Joy of the Guitar Riff
The Smiths: Not Like Any Other Love
Last Shop StandingThe Smiths: Glorious Noise
PortlandiaAcoustic at the BBC
Inception · MusicianGhost Blues: The Story of Rory GallagherSearch and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power
Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough TradeThe Cribs - Secrets Saved (A Visual Record)
Would I Lie to You?Seven Ages of RockScott Walker: 30 Century ManInside The SmithsThe Smiths: Still Ill
Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana · MusicThe Smiths: Under Review
Girls and Boys - Sex and British PopThe World Won’t Listen · Music
The Importance of Being Morrissey
The Smiths: These Things Take Time
Oasis: 10 Years of Noise and ConfusionKirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacCollSeven Worlds Collide: Neil Finn & Friends Live at the St. James
The Smiths: The Complete Picture
Big World Cafe
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Days Like TheseThe Smiths: RankThe Smiths: For The Last time - Live at the Brixton Academy
The Smiths: Studio 54 In BarcelonaThe Smiths: Live at Paseo De Camoens
The Smiths -Markthalle HamburgReel Around The Fountain: The Smiths on Tour 1984
The Smiths: Live at The Haçienda, ManchesterThe Smiths: Live at the Assembly Rooms
Rockpalast
World in Action

Full Filmography

58 titles
  • Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025) as Self
  • The Rory Gallagher Story (2024) as Self
  • Rory Gallagher: Calling Card (2024) as Self
  • When Blondie Came to Britain (2023) as Self
  • The Sound of 007 (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Marr - Rock en Seine 2019 (2020) as Self
  • Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague (2017) as Self - Guitar
  • The Priest (2017) Director
  • The Priest (2017) Writer
  • The Priest (2017) Music
  • Freeheld (2015) Original Music Composer
  • Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups (2015) as Self
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
  • The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Original Music Composer
  • The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014) as Self
  • The Smiths: Not Like Any Other Love (2013) as Self
  • Last Shop Standing (2012) as Self
  • The Smiths: Glorious Noise (2012)
  • Portlandia (2011) as Johnny Marr
  • Acoustic at the BBC (2011) as Self (archive footage)
  • Inception (2010) Musician
  • Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher (2010) as Self
  • Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power (2010) as Self
  • Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade (2009) as Self
  • The Cribs - Secrets Saved (A Visual Record) (2009) as Self
  • Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
  • Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
  • Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2007) as Self
  • Inside The Smiths (2007)
  • The Smiths: Still Ill (2007)
  • Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana (2006) Music
  • The Smiths: Under Review (2006)
  • Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop (2005) as Self
  • The World Won’t Listen (2005) Music
  • The Importance of Being Morrissey (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Smiths: These Things Take Time (2002) as Self
  • Oasis: 10 Years of Noise and Confusion (2001) as Self
  • Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl (2001) as Self
  • Seven Worlds Collide: Neil Finn & Friends Live at the St. James (2001)
  • The Smiths: The Complete Picture (1992) as himself
  • Big World Cafe (1989)
  • Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
  • Days Like These (1986) as Self
  • The Smiths: Rank (1986)
  • The Smiths: For The Last time - Live at the Brixton Academy (1986)
  • The Smiths: Studio 54 In Barcelona (1985) as Self
  • The Smiths: Live at Paseo De Camoens (1985)
  • The Smiths -Markthalle Hamburg (1984) as Guitar
  • Reel Around The Fountain: The Smiths on Tour 1984 (1984)
  • The Smiths: Live at The Haçienda, Manchester (1983)
  • The Smiths: Live at the Assembly Rooms (1983)
  • Rockpalast (1974)
  • World in Action (1963)
  • BBC Radio 2 Piano Room
  • Gorillaz Tottenham Hotspur Stadium documentary as Self
  • The Making of Council Skies as Self
  • The Smiths: Live In Wolverhampton
  • The Smiths: Salford University

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Johnny Marr best known for?

Johnny Marr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Freeheld (2015), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), Portlandia (2011).

When and where was Johnny Marr born?

Johnny Marr was born on October 31, 1963 in Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK.

How many credits does Johnny Marr have?

Johnny Marr has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2025.

What is Johnny Marr's background in cinema and television?

Johnny Marr is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous other bands and embarked on a solo career.