Jon Buckland
Biography
Jonathan Mark Buckland was born on September 11, 1977, in Islington, London, England, and is an English-born Welsh musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay. Raised in Pantymwyn, he began playing guitar at an early age, drawing influences from acts such as U2, My Bloody Valentine, and the Stone Roses. Known for sparse and delicate arrangements, his style utilizes a slide bar and delay pedal with a chiming and ringing timbre. Buckland studied astronomy and mathematics at University College London, where he formed Coldplay alongside Chris Martin, Will Champion, and Guy Berryman. The group signed with Parlophone in 1999 and achieved global fame. Within professional databases, he is credited under acting with 66 known credits.
Career overview
Jonathan Mark Buckland is an English-born Welsh musician and songwriter born on September 11, 1977. He is best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay. Raised in Pantymwyn, he began playing the guitar from an early age and drew musical influences from acts such as the Stone Roses, My Bloody Valentine, and U2. His guitar playing is noted for sparse and delicate arrangements, utilizing the slide bar and delay pedal with a stylistic chiming and ringing timbre that has drawn comparisons to the Edge.
Buckland earned a degree in astronomy and mathematics at University College London. During his time there, he formed Coldplay alongside bandmates Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. The group later signed with Parlophone in 1999, eventually finding global fame. Within the scope of his recorded entries and database tracking, Buckland holds a total of 66 known credits in the acting category.
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Full Filmography
65 titles- Coldplay - Live In Ahmedabad (2025)
- Coldplay: A Film for the Future (2025) as Self
- Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour - Live at Narendra Modi Stadium/India (2025) as Self
- Camden (2024) as Self
- Coldplay: Moon Music - Global Theatrical Listening Event (2024) as Self
- Coldplay: The Moon Music Interview with Zane Lowe | Apple Music (2024) as Self
- Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live at River Plate (2023) as Self
- DOC Clara x Sofia - Tour Coldplay (2023)
- Coldplay Live at Expo 2020 Dubai (2022) as Self
- Coldplay: Music of the Spheres - Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires (2022) as Self
- Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2021) as Self
- Coldplay - Prosieben in Concert (2021)
- Coldplay - Live from Climate Pledge Arena (2021) as Self
- Coldplay: BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend • Whitby Abbey (2021) as Membro da banda
- Glastonbury Festival Presents Live at Worthy Farm (2021) as Self [Coldplay]
- Today with Jenna & Sheinelle (2019) as Self - Musical Guest
- Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered (2019) as Self
- Coldplay: Live in Jordan (Sunset Performance) (2019)
- Ocean Paradise (2019) Songs
- Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan (2019)
- Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan (2019) as Self
- Coldplay: Live in Jordan (Sunrise Performance) (2019)
- Late Night Berlin (2018) as Self
- Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018) as Self
- Coldplay: Live in São Paulo (2018) as himself
- One Love Manchester (2017) as Self
- Dave Matthews Band - Concert for Charlottesville (2017)
- Coldplay - Budweiser Made in America Festival (2016) as Himself
- Coldplay: Live at Pasadena Rose Bowl 2016 (2016) as Himself
- Global Citizen Festival 2015 (2015) as Self
- Coldplay: Ghost Stories (2014) as Self - Guitar
- Coldplay - Live at iTunes Festival - SXSW (2014)
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Songs
- The Earth Wins (2013) Music
- Ashes (2012) Executive Producer
- Coldplay: Live 2012 (2012) as Self
- A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney (2012) as Self
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- Dynamo: Magician Impossible (2011) as Self
- Hamish and Andy's Gap Year (2011) as Himself
- Coldplay: Unstaged Live From Madrid (2011)
- Coldplay: Pinkpop Festival (2011) as Self
- Coldplay - Live at iTunes Festival: London 2011 (2011)
- Coldplay - Live at La Cigale 2011 (2011)
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010) as Self
- MTV World Stage (2009) as Self
- Sound Relief - SCG (2009) as Self (Coldplay)
- Coldplay: MTV World Stage (2009)
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
- X Factor (2008) as Self - Guest
- Coldplay at the BBC (2008) as Guitar
- Street Coffee (2008) Music
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self - Musical Guest
- Coldplay: How We Saw The World – Live in Toronto (2006) as Himself
- Coldplay: VH1 Storytellers (2005) as Himself
- Shaun of the Dead (2004) as Jonny Buckland
- Coldplay Diary 2002-03 (2004)
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Coldplay: Live 2003 (2003) as Self
- Coldplay: Amsterdam Sessions 2000 (2000) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self [Coldplay]
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jon Buckland best known for?
Jon Buckland is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Today with Jenna & Sheinelle (2019), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Jonathan Ross Show (2011), NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008).
When and where was Jon Buckland born?
Jon Buckland was born on September 11, 1977 in Islington, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Jon Buckland have?
Jon Buckland has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2025.
What is Jon Buckland's background in cinema and television?
Jonathan Mark Buckland was born on September 11, 1977, in Islington, London, England, and is an English-born Welsh musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay. Raised in Pantymwyn, he began playing guitar at an early age, drawing influences from acts such as ...