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John Cale

John Cale

1942-03-09 • 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.

Filmography

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney

2025 · TV Show

as Self - Musician / Musical Guest
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

2022 · Movie

as Self
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

2021 · Movie

as Self
The Invisible Father

The Invisible Father

2021 · Movie

as Self
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground

2018 · Movie
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico

John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico

2017 · Movie

as Performer
Love Twice

Love Twice

2016 · Movie

as Lester
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present

Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present

2016 · Movie

as Himself (archival footage)
Gimme Danger

Gimme Danger

2016 · Movie
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent

Andy Warhol, Fluorescent

2016 · Movie
Danny Says

Danny Says

2015 · Movie

as Self (archive footage)
Lou Reed - Remembered

Lou Reed - Remembered

2013 · Movie
The Bridge

The Bridge

2013 · TV Show
Salamander

Salamander

2008 · Movie

as Dick Winter
New York Rock at the BBC

New York Rock at the BBC

2008 · Movie
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

2007 · Movie

as Self
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Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk

2007 · Movie

as Self
Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

2007 · TV Show

as Self
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Velvet Underground: Under Review

2006 · Movie
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance

Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance

2006 · Movie

as Self
Punk: Attitude

Punk: Attitude

2005 · Movie

as Self
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol

Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol

2005 · Movie
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New Scenes from America

2003 · Movie

as Himself - Musician
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Still: Here/Now

2003 · Movie

as Self
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n[eon]

2002 · Movie

as Narrator
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Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture

2001 · Movie

as Self
Beautiful Mistake

Beautiful Mistake

2000 · Movie
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

1998 · Movie

as Self
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

1998 · Movie
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest

Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest

1997 · Movie

as Manager
The Banana

The Banana

1997 · Movie

as Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

1995 · Movie

as Self
Nico Icon

Nico Icon

1995 · Movie

as Self
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Dancing Barefoot

1995 · Movie

as Self
Antártida

Antártida

1995 · Movie

as Cale
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe

Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe

1993 · Movie

as Self
Words for the Dying

Words for the Dying

1993 · Movie

as Himself
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII

The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII

1993 · Movie

as bass, viola, keyboards, vocals
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season

John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season

1992 · Movie
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella

Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella

1990 · Movie

as Self
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections

1990 · Movie

as Self
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

1990 · Movie
Wonderland USA

Wonderland USA

1989 · Movie

as Lonely writer
The Houseguest

The Houseguest

1989 · Movie

as Hubbley
Put More Blood Into the Music

Put More Blood Into the Music

1988 · Movie

as Himself
The Equalizer

The Equalizer

1985 · TV Show

as Aryan Leader
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Musik Convoy

1984 · TV Show

as Self
The Blank Generation

The Blank Generation

1976 · Movie

as Self
Nico Live in Marseille

Nico Live in Marseille

1975 · Movie

as Self
Rockpalast

Rockpalast

1974 · TV Show

as Self (piano guitar vocal)
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72

The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72

1972 · Movie
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

1968 · Movie

as Self
The Velvet Underground in Boston

The Velvet Underground in Boston

1967 · Movie
Exploding Plastic Inevitable

Exploding Plastic Inevitable

1967 · Movie

as Himself
Four Stars

Four Stars

1967 · Movie

as Man (uncredited)
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

1966 · Movie

as Self
Venus in Furs

Venus in Furs

1966 · Movie

as Himself
The Velvet Underground Rehearses

The Velvet Underground Rehearses

1966 · Movie

as Self
Screen Test #3

Screen Test #3

1966 · Movie

as Self (uncredited)
Moe Gets Tied Up

Moe Gets Tied Up

1966 · Movie
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards

The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards

1966 · Movie

as Himself
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966

The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966

1966 · Movie
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Satisfaction

1966 · Movie
Screen Test: John Cale

Screen Test: John Cale

1966 · Movie

as Himself
Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale

Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale

1966 · Movie

as Self
Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein

Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein

1966 · Movie
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Dirt

1965 · Movie
Andy Warhol Screen Tests

Andy Warhol Screen Tests

1965 · Movie

as Self
Whips

Whips

1964 · Movie

as Self
Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981

Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981

· Movie

Crew Credits

"Wuthering Heights"

"Wuthering Heights"

2026 · Movie

Songs
Les Unwanted de Europa

Les Unwanted de Europa

2018 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Paul Sanchez Is Back!

Paul Sanchez Is Back!

2018 · Movie

Music
The Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun

The Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun

2015 · Movie

Music
This Is Cosmos

This Is Cosmos

2014 · Movie

Music
Of Women and Horses

Of Women and Horses

2012 · Movie

Music
A Burning Hot Summer

A Burning Hot Summer

2011 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970

Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970

2010 · Movie

Director
A Beautiful Mistake

A Beautiful Mistake

2010 · Movie

Music
American Widow

American Widow

2009 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Rhinoceros Eyes

Rhinoceros Eyes

2004 · Movie

Music
Process

Process

2004 · Movie

Music
Paris

Paris

2003 · Movie

Music
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New Scenes from America

2003 · Movie

Music
Otherworld

Otherworld

2003 · Movie

Original Music Composer
The King's Daughters

The King's Daughters

2000 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Beautiful Mistake

Beautiful Mistake

2000 · Movie

Music
The Farewell

The Farewell

2000 · Movie

Original Music Composer
The Virgin

The Virgin

2000 · Movie

Music
Love Me

Love Me

2000 · Movie

Music
American Psycho

American Psycho

2000 · Movie

Original Music Composer
The Wind of the Night

The Wind of the Night

1999 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Wisconsin Death Trip

Wisconsin Death Trip

1999 · Movie

Music
Somewhere in the City

Somewhere in the City

1998 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest

Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest

1997 · Movie

Music
Basquiat

Basquiat

1996 · Movie

Original Music Composer
I Shot Andy Warhol

I Shot Andy Warhol

1996 · Movie

Music
Don't Forget You're Going to Die

Don't Forget You're Going to Die

1996 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Antártida

Antártida

1995 · Movie

Music
Ah Pook Is Here.

Ah Pook Is Here.

1994 · Movie

Music
The Long Voyage

The Long Voyage

1994 · Movie

Music
The Birth of Love

The Birth of Love

1993 · Movie

Original Music Composer
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season

John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season

1992 · Movie

Producer
Primary Motive

Primary Motive

1992 · Movie

Music
Paris Awakens

Paris Awakens

1991 · Movie

Original Music Composer
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Healing Hurts

1991 · Movie

Music
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella

Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella

1990 · Movie

Original Music Composer
The Houseguest

The Houseguest

1989 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Something Wild

Something Wild

1986 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Who Am I This Time?

Who Am I This Time?

1982 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Nico Live in Marseille

Nico Live in Marseille

1975 · Movie

Director, Recording Supervision
Caged Heat

Caged Heat

1974 · Movie

Original Music Composer
Heat

Heat

1972 · Movie

Music
Women in Revolt

Women in Revolt

1971 · Movie

Original Music Composer
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Straight and Narrow

1970 · Movie

Music
Police Car

Police Car

1966 · Movie

Director, Director of Photography
Kiss

Kiss

1963 · Movie

Music