John Cale

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 Underground. Over his five-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Bridge (2013)
2. Gimme Danger (2016)
3. The Velvet Underground (2021) — Self
4. The Equalizer (1985) — Aryan Leader
5. Punk: Attitude (2005) — Self
6. Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) — Self
7. Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) — Self
8. Danny Says (2015) — Self (archive footage)
9. Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections (1990) — Self
10. The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound (1966) — Self
11. The Blank Generation (1976) — Self
12. Nico Icon (1995) — Self
13. Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella (1990) — Self
14. n[eon] (2002) — Narrator
15. Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present (2016) — Himself (archival footage)
16. Seven Ages of Rock (2007) — Self
17. New Scenes from America (2003) — Himself - Musician
18. Salamander (2008) — Dick Winter
19. Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1967) — Himself
20. Antártida (1995) — Cale
21. A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory (2007) — Self
22. Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995) — Self
23. John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season (1992)
24. Put More Blood Into the Music (1988) — Himself
25. Dancing Barefoot (1995) — Self
26. Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990)
27. Dirt (1965)
28. Four Stars (1967) — Man (uncredited)
29. Andy Warhol Screen Tests (1965) — Self
30. Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (1998)
31. Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) — Self - Musician / Musical Guest
32. Love Twice (2016) — Lester
33. Screen Test #3 (1966) — Self (uncredited)
34. The Houseguest (1989) — Hubbley
35. New York Rock at the BBC (2008)
36. Lou Reed - Remembered (2013)
37. John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico (2017) — Performer
38. Venus in Furs (1966) — Himself
39. Moe Gets Tied Up (1966)
40. Wonderland USA (1989) — Lonely writer

Directed

1. Police Car (1966) — Director
2. Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970 (2010) — Director
3. Nico Live in Marseille (1975) — Director