John Cale
Acting
72
Acting Credits
3
Directed
Biography
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 Unde...
Known For
Filmography
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
as Self - Musician / Musical Guest
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022
as Self
Andy Warhol's America
2022
Andy Warhol's America
2022
The Velvet Underground
2021
as Self
The Invisible Father
2021
as Self
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground
2018
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
2017
as Performer
Love Twice
2016
as Lester
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
2016
as Himself (archival footage)
Gimme Danger
2016
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
2016
as (archive footage)
Danny Says
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Lou Reed - Remembered
2013
The Bridge
2013
Salamander
2008
as Dick Winter
New York Rock at the BBC
2008
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
2007
as Self
Seven Ages of Rock
2007
as Self
Velvet Underground: Under Review
2006
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
2006
as Self
Punk: Attitude
2005
as Self
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
2005
New Scenes from America
2003
as Himself - Musician
Still: Here/Now
2003
as Self
n[eon]
2002
as Narrator
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
2001
as Self
Beautiful Mistake
2000
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
1998
as Self
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
1998
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
1997
as Manager
The Banana
1997
as Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
1995
as Self
Nico Icon
1995
as Self
Dancing Barefoot
1995
as Self
Antártida
1995
as Cale
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe
1993
as Self
Words for the Dying
1993
as Himself
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
1993
as bass, viola, keyboards, vocals
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season
1992
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
1990
as Self
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections
1990
as Self
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990
Wonderland USA
1989
as Lonely writer
The Houseguest
1989
as Hubbley
Put More Blood Into the Music
1988
as Himself
The Equalizer
1985
as Aryan Leader
Musik Convoy
1984
as Self
The Blank Generation
1976
as Self
Nico Live in Marseille
1975
as Self
Rockpalast
1974
as Self (piano guitar vocal)
Rockpalast
1974
as Self
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72
1972
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
1968
as Self
The Velvet Underground in Boston
1967
Exploding Plastic Inevitable
1967
as Himself
Four Stars
1967
as Man (uncredited)
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
1966
as Self
Venus in Furs
1966
as Himself
The Velvet Underground Rehearses
1966
as Self
Screen Test #3
1966
as Self (uncredited)
Moe Gets Tied Up
1966
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
1966
as Himself
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966
1966
Satisfaction
1966
Screen Test: John Cale
1966
as Himself
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Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale
1966
as Self
Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein
1966
Dirt
1965
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
1965
as Self
Whips
1964
as Self