Shane MacGowan
Acting Born Dec 25, 1957 Died Nov 30, 2023 Pembury, Kent, England, UK 34 credits
Biography
Shane MacGowan works in acting. Born December 25, 1957 in Pembury, Kent, England, UK. Died November 30, 2023. Archytele tracks 34 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Saipan
Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
The Ulysses Project
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Irish Rock at the BBC
Basically, Johnny Moped
The Pogues in Paris: 30th Anniversary Concert
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
The Henry Rollins ShowThe Pogues: Poguevision
The Story of 'Fairytale of New York'
The Pogues Live at the Town and CountryShane MacGowan & The Popes: Live at Montreux 1995
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacCollIf I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story
The Filth and the Fury
The Clash: Westway To The World
A Song for EurotrashNick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos
The Informant · Original Music ComposerThe Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowanOscar
The Frank Skinner Show
A Man You Don't Meet Every DayA Man You Don't Meet Every Day · Music
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
Completely PoguedThe Pogues Live in Tokyo
Eat the RichStraight to Hell
The Punk Rock Movie
The BRIT Awards
Full Filmography
34 titles- Saipan (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Kirsty MacColl at the BBC (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Ulysses Project (2022) as Self
- Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan (2020) as Self
- Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017) as Self
- Irish Rock at the BBC (2015) as Self
- Basically, Johnny Moped (2013) as Self
- The Pogues in Paris: 30th Anniversary Concert (2012)
- If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story (2007) as Self
- The Henry Rollins Show (2006)
- The Pogues: Poguevision (2006)
- The Story of 'Fairytale of New York' (2005) as Self
- The Pogues Live at the Town and Country (2004) as Self
- Shane MacGowan & The Popes: Live at Montreux 1995 (2004) as Shane MacGowan
- Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl (2001) as Self
- If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story (2001) as Self
- The Filth and the Fury (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- The Clash: Westway To The World (1999)
- A Song for Eurotrash (1998) as Self - Special Guest
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos (1998) as Self
- The Informant (1997) Original Music Composer
- The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan (1997) as Self
- Oscar (1997) as Self
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- A Man You Don't Meet Every Day (1994) as Self (the Pogues)
- A Man You Don't Meet Every Day (1994) Music
- The Ghosts of Oxford Street (1991) as Duke of York
- Completely Pogued (1988)
- The Pogues Live in Tokyo (1988)
- Eat the Rich (1987) as Terrorist
- Straight to Hell (1987) as Bruno McMahon
- The Punk Rock Movie (1978) as Self
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- The Pogues Live in Munich, 1985 as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shane MacGowan best known for?
Shane MacGowan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Saipan (2025), Basically, Johnny Moped (2013), Bajo un Mismo Rostro (1995), Partition (2007).
When and where was Shane MacGowan born?
Shane MacGowan was born on December 25, 1957 in Pembury, Kent, England, UK. They passed away on November 30, 2023.
How many credits does Shane MacGowan have?
Shane MacGowan has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2025.
What is Shane MacGowan's background in cinema and television?
Shane MacGowan was an Irish singer and songwriter.
Shane MacGowan by the numbers
34credits
31films
3TV series
1977–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self — aged about 37
- Basically, Johnny Moped (2013) as Self — aged about 55
- Saipan (2025) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 67
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