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Lee "Scratch" Perry

Known For
Acting
Born
March 20, 1936 in Kendal, Jamaica
Died
August 29, 2021
Active Years
1977–2019 (43 Years)
Total Credits
19 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 20, 1936 Died Aug 29, 2021 Kendal, Jamaica 19 credits
19
Total Credits
1977–2019
43 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
9
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Lee "Scratch" Perry works in acting. Born March 20, 1936 in Kendal, Jamaica. Died August 29, 2021. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

▦ Film

RiseUp

as Self
Film

Lust, Caution

as Ben #1

Frequent co-stars

Ice Anastasia 1 shared title
Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar 1 shared title
Brushy One String 1 shared title
Kemoy Reid 1 shared title
Robbie Shakespeare 1 shared title
Turbulence 1 shared title
John Gourzong 1 shared title
Bunny Goodison 1 shared title
Baby G. 1 shared title

Career timeline

Studio 17: The Lost Reggae TapesThe Revelation of Lee Scratch Perry
Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Lee Scratch Perry's Vision of ParadiseLee Scratch Perry's Vision of Paradise · MusicLee Scratch Perry's Vision of Paradise · Sound Director
I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of ReggaeNegus - Lee "Scratch" Perry
RiseUp
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch PerryLee Scratch Perry at the Jazz Café
Lee Scratch Perry: The Unlimited Destruction
Rebel Music: The Bob Marley Story
Deep Into Dub
ER
Jools in Jamaica
Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene

Full Filmography

19 titles
  • Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes (2019) as Self
  • The Revelation of Lee Scratch Perry (2019)
  • Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records (2018)
  • Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017) as Self
  • Lee Scratch Perry's Vision of Paradise (2015)
  • Lee Scratch Perry's Vision of Paradise (2015) Music
  • Lee Scratch Perry's Vision of Paradise (2015) Sound Director
  • I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae (2013) as Self
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  • Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry (2013)
  • RiseUp (2011) as Self
  • The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry (2008) as Self
  • Lee Scratch Perry at the Jazz Café (2008)
  • Lee Scratch Perry: The Unlimited Destruction (2002) as Self
  • Rebel Music: The Bob Marley Story (2001) as Self (as Lee "Sratch" Perry
  • Deep Into Dub (1997)
  • ER (1994) as Ben #1
  • Jools in Jamaica (1984)
  • Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene (1977) as Self
  • Lee Scratch Perry: The Ultimate Alien

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lee "Scratch" Perry best known for?

Lee "Scratch" Perry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including RiseUp (2011), Lust, Caution (2007).

When and where was Lee "Scratch" Perry born?

Lee "Scratch" Perry was born on March 20, 1936 in Kendal, Jamaica. They passed away on August 29, 2021.

How many credits does Lee "Scratch" Perry have?

Lee "Scratch" Perry has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2019.

What is Lee "Scratch" Perry's background in cinema and television?

Lee "Scratch" Perry OD (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 2021) was a Jamaican record producer, songwriter, and singer regarded as one of the pioneers of dub music and a major influence on reggae. Known for his experimental production techniques, innovative use of remixing, echo, and studio effects, P...

Lee "Scratch" Perry by the numbers

19credits
18films
1TV series
1977–2019active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • ER (1994) as Ben #1 — aged about 58
  • RiseUp (2011) as Self — aged about 75

Full filmography (19) Born on March 20 In memoriam 2021

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