John Entwistle
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 9, 1944
- Died
- June 27, 2002
- Birthplace
- Chiswick, London, England, UK
John Alec Entwistle (9 October 1944 – 27 June 2002) was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, horn player, and film and record producer who was best known as the bass player for the rock band The Who. His aggressive lead sound influenced many rock bass players. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Who in 1990. Entwistle's lead instrument approach used pentatonic lead lines, and a then-unusual trebly sound ("full treble, full volume") created by roundwound RotoSound steel bass strings. He had a collection of over 200 instruments by the time of his death, reflecting the different brands he used over his career: Fender and Rickenbacker basses in the 1960s, Gibson and Alembic basses in the 1970s, Warwick in the 1980s, and Status all-Carbon fibre basses in the 1990s.
Filmography
- The Story of Quadrophenia
The Story of Quadrophenia TBA
as Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Message of Love TBA
as Self
THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979 TBA
as Himself
The Who - Live at the Silverdome 2026
as Himself
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition 2026
Actor
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition 2023
Actor
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story 2022
as Self - The Who Member
A Silent Voice: The Movie 2016
Theme Song Performance
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC 2015
as Self (archive footage)
- The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967 2015
Actor
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited 2014
as Self
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy 2014
as Himself
Lambert & Stamp 2014
as Himself
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy 2013
as Himself
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? 2013
as Himself
The Who: Live in Texas '75 2012
as Himself
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords 2011
Actor
Woodstock: Untold Stories 2009
Actor
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 2009
as Himselft
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969 2008
as Himself - bass, vocals
The Who: At Kilburn 1977 2008
as bass
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who 2007
as Self (archive footage)
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests 2006
as John Entwistle
The Who: In Their Own Words 2006
as Himself
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story 2006
as Himself (archive)
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests 2006
as Self
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live 2005
as Self - Bass
Live Aid 2004
Actor
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances 2002
as The Who
Rising Low 2002
as Self
The Concert for New York City 2001
as Self-The Who
The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2000
as Self - Bass / Vocals
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023 1999
as Self
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next 1999
as Self, Original Music Composer
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight 1998
as Himself
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus 1996
as Self - Bass
Queen: Champions of the World 1995
as Self
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who 1994
as Self
The Who: Maximum R&B Live 1994
as Himself
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin 1991
as Self - Guest
- The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows 1991
Actor
Guitar 1991
as Self
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy 1989
as Self - Bass Guitars, Vocals
Live Aid 1985
as Self
The Who at Live Aid 1985
Actor
The Who: Live from Toronto 1984
Actor
The Who Rocks America 1982 1983
as Himself
The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982 1982
as Self
- The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years 1982
as Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea 1981
as Self
Quadrophenia 1979
Music Producer, Executive Producer, Music Director
The Who: The Kids Are Alright 1979
as Self
Tommy 1975
as Himself, Original Story
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970 1970
as Himself
Woodstock 1970
as Self - The Who
Monterey Pop 1968
as Self - The Who
The Lost Paths 1967
as Himself
Carousella 1966
as himself
Credits from TMDB.