Actor

John Cale

Birthday: March 9, 1942

Born in: Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

John Davies Cale, OBE, is a Welsh musician, composer, singer, songwriter and record producer. At an early age Cale discovered a talent for the viola, and became a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales at the age of 13. He was later awarded a scholarship at Goldsmiths College, London, England. In 1963, he travelled to the United States to continue his musical training with the assistance and influence of Aaron Copland. He was a founding member of the American rock band The Velvet Underground. Over his five-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music.

Movie Credits

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) as Self
Age: 80
The Velvet Underground (2021) as Self
Age: 79
The Invisible Father (2021) as Self
Age: 79
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico (2017) as Performer
Age: 75
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present (2016) as Himself (archival footage)
Age: 74
Love Twice (2016) as Lester
Age: 73
Danny Says (2015) as Self (archive footage)
Age: 73
John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast (2010)
Age: 68
New York Rock at the BBC (2008)
Age: 66
Salamander (2008) as Dick Winter
Age: 66
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory (2007) as Self
Age: 65
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007) as Self
Age: 64
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance (2006) as Self
Age: 64
Velvet Underground: Under Review (2006)
Age: 64
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol (2005)
Age: 63
Punk: Attitude (2005) as Self
Age: 63
Still: Here/Now (2003) as Self
Age: 61
New Scenes from America (2003) as Himself - Musician
Age: 61
n[eon] (2002) as Narrator
Age: 59
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture (2001) as Self
Age: 58
Beautiful Mistake (2000)
Age: 58
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music (1998) as Self
Age: 56
The Banana (1997) as Self
Age: 55
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1997) as Manager
Age: 54
Nico Icon (1995) as Self
Age: 53
Antártida (1995) as Cale
Age: 53
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995) as Self
Age: 53
Dancing Barefoot (1995) as Self
Age: 52
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe (1993) as Self
Age: 51
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII (1993) as bass, viola, keyboards, vocals
Age: 51
Words for the Dying (1993) as Himself
Age: 50
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season (1992)
Age: 50
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990)
Age: 48
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections (1990) as Self
Age: 48
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella (1990) as Self
Age: 47
Wonderland USA (1989) as Lonely writer
Age: 46
The Houseguest (1989) as Hubbley
Age: 46
Put More Blood Into the Music (1988) as Himself
Age: 46
The Blank Generation (1976) as Self
Age: 34
Nico Live in Marseille (1975) as Self
Age: 33
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72 (1972)
Age: 29
Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981 (Unknown)
Age: Unknown
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) as Self
Age: 25
Four Stars (1967) as Man (uncredited)
Age: 25
The Velvet Underground in Boston (1967)
Age: 24
Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1967) as Himself
Age: 24
Venus in Furs (1966) as Himself
Age: 24
Screen Test #3 (1966) as Self (uncredited)
Age: 24
Moe Gets Tied Up (1966)
Age: 24
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards (1966) as Himself
Age: 24
Satisfaction (1966)
Age: 24
Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein (1966)
Age: 23
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound (1966) as Self
Age: 23
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 (1966)
Age: 23
The Velvet Underground Rehearses (1966)
Age: 23
Screen Test: John Cale (1966) as Himself
Age: 23
Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale (1966) as Self
Age: 23
Andy Warhol Screen Tests (1965) as Self
Age: 23
Dirt (1965)
Age: 23
Whips (1964) as Self
Age: 22