John Cale
Acting
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.
Known for
2022Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Self
2021The Velvet Underground
Self
2021The Invisible Father
Self
2018Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground
2017John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
Performer
2016Love Twice
Lester
2016Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
Himself (archival footage)
2015Danny Says
Self (archive footage)
2013Lou Reed - Remembered
2010John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast
2008Salamander
Dick Winter
2008New York Rock at the BBC
2007A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
Self
2006Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
Self
2005Punk: Attitude
Self
2005Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
2000Beautiful Mistake
1998John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
Self
1998Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
1997Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
Manager
1997The Banana
Self
1995Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Self
1995Nico Icon
Self
1995Antártida
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