John Cale
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 9, 1942
- Birthplace
- 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
Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981 TBA
Actor
Ready or Not 2026
Music
“Wuthering Heights” 2026
Songs
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song 2022
as Self
Andy Warhol's America 2022
Actor
The Velvet Underground 2021
as Self
The Invisible Father 2021
as Self
Paul Sanchez Is Back! 2018
Music
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground 2018
Actor
Les Unwanted de Europa 2018
Original Music Composer
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico 2017
as Performer
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent 2016
as (archive footage)
Gimme Danger 2016
Actor
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present 2016
as Himself (archival footage)
Love Twice 2016
as Lester
The Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun 2015
Music
Danny Says 2015
as Self (archive footage)
This Is Cosmos 2014
Music
Lou Reed - Remembered 2013
Actor
Of Women and Horses 2012
Music
A Burning Hot Summer 2011
Original Music Composer
A Beautiful Mistake 2010
Music
Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970 2010
Director
American Widow 2009
Original Music Composer
New York Rock at the BBC 2008
Actor
Salamander 2008
as Dick Winter
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory 2007
as Self
- Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk 2007
as Self
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance 2006
as Self
- Velvet Underground: Under Review
Velvet Underground: Under Review 2006
Actor
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol 2005
Actor
Punk: Attitude 2005
as Self
Rhinoceros Eyes 2004
Music
Process 2004
Music
- Still: Here/Now
Still: Here/Now 2003
as Self
Otherworld 2003
Original Music Composer
Paris 2003
Music
- New Scenes from America
New Scenes from America 2003
as Himself - Musician, Music
- n[eon]
n[eon] 2002
as Narrator
- Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture 2001
as Self
Beautiful Mistake 2000
Actor, Music
The Virgin 2000
Music
The King's Daughters 2000
Original Music Composer
The Farewell 2000
Original Music Composer
American Psycho 2000
Original Music Composer
Love Me 2000
Music
Wisconsin Death Trip 1999
Music
The Wind of the Night 1999
Original Music Composer
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music 1998
as Self
Somewhere in the City 1998
Original Music Composer
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart 1998
Actor
The Banana 1997
as Self
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest 1997
as Manager, Music
Basquiat 1996
Original Music Composer
I Shot Andy Warhol 1996
Music
Don't Forget You're Going to Die 1996
Original Music Composer
Antártida 1995
as Cale, Music
Nico Icon 1995
as Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times 1995
as Self
- Dancing Barefoot
Dancing Barefoot 1995
as Self
Ah Pook Is Here. 1994
Music
The Long Voyage 1994
Music
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe 1993
as Self
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII 1993
as bass, viola, keyboards, vocals
The Birth of Love 1993
Original Music Composer
Words for the Dying 1993
as Himself
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season 1992
Actor, Producer
Primary Motive 1992
Music
Paris Awakens 1991
Original Music Composer
- Healing Hurts
Healing Hurts 1991
Music
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol 1990
Actor
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections 1990
as Self
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella 1990
as Self, Original Music Composer
The Houseguest 1989
as Hubbley, Original Music Composer
Wonderland USA 1989
as Lonely writer
Put More Blood Into the Music 1988
as Himself
Something Wild 1986
Original Music Composer
Who Am I This Time? 1982
Original Music Composer
The Blank Generation 1976
as Self
Nico Live in Marseille 1975
as Self, Director, Recording Supervision
Caged Heat 1974
Original Music Composer
Heat 1972
Music
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72 1972
Actor
Women in Revolt 1971
Original Music Composer
- Straight and Narrow
Straight and Narrow 1970
Music
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches 1968
as Self
Four Stars 1967
as Man (uncredited)
The Velvet Underground in Boston 1967
Actor
Exploding Plastic Inevitable 1967
as Himself
Venus in Furs 1966
as Himself
Screen Test #3 1966
as Self (uncredited)
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards 1966
as Himself
Moe Gets Tied Up 1966
Actor
- Satisfaction
Satisfaction 1966
Actor
Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein 1966
Actor
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound 1966
as Self
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 1966
Actor
Police Car 1966
Director, Director of Photography
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Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale 1966
as Self
Screen Test: John Cale 1966
as Himself
The Velvet Underground Rehearses 1966
as Self
Andy Warhol Screen Tests 1965
as Self
- Dirt
Dirt 1965
Actor
The Making of an Underground Film 1965
Actor
Whips 1964
as Self
Kiss 1963
Music
Credits from TMDB.