John Cale
Known for 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.
Filmography
The Velvet Underground
2021
as Self
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
1990
as Self
Still: Here/Now
2003
as Self
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
1968
as Self
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
1965
as Self
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
1997
as Manager
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
1990
as Self
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022
as Self
Punk: Attitude
2005
as Self
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
2001
as Self
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
1966
as Self
Dancing Barefoot
1995
as Self
Antártida
1995
as Cale
Dirt
1965
Danny Says
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Four Stars
1967
as Man (uncredited)
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
1966
as Himself
Nico Icon
1995
as Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
1995
as Self