Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde

🎂 7th September 1951 (74 yrs) 📍 Akron, Ohio, USA

Known For

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

Biography

Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio) is an American rock musician, best known as the leader of the band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and the only continuous member of the Pretenders, having appeared on every studio album released by the band.

Chrissie Hynde

Movies Featuring Chrissie Hynde

Man on the Run

Man on the Run (2026)

as Self
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025)

as Self
The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park

The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park (2023)

The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life

The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life (2023)

as Herself
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (2022)

as Self
McEnroe

McEnroe (2022)

as Self
Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan

Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan (2021)

as Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits (2018)

as Self (archive footage)
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017)

as Self
The Pretenders at Austin City Limits

The Pretenders at Austin City Limits (2017)

as Self
Alone With Chrissie Hynde

Alone With Chrissie Hynde (2017)

as Herself
Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40

Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40 (2016)

Kylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Kylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2015)

as Self
Girls in Bands at the BBC

Girls in Bands at the BBC (2015)

as Self (archive footage)
The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (2015)

as Self
Basically, Johnny Moped

Basically, Johnny Moped (2013)

as Self
Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6

Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6 (2013)

The Pretenders - Live in London

The Pretenders - Live in London (2010)

as Herself - vocals, guitar
Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4 (2010)

as self
Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power

Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power (2010)

as Self
Happy Feet

Happy Feet (2006)

as Michelle (voice)
The Pretenders - With Friends

The Pretenders - With Friends (2006)

as Self
The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)

The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005) (2006)

No Image

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned (2005)

as Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005)

as Self
Punk: Attitude

Punk: Attitude (2005)

as Self
New York Doll

New York Doll (2005)

as Self
Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1 (2005)

as Self
Rod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

Rod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall) (2004)

as Self - Guest Star
Pretenders - Loose in L.A.

Pretenders - Loose in L.A. (2003)

as Herself - Vocals & Guitar
Rugrats Go Wild

Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

as Siri (voice)
Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You

Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You (2002)

as Self
The Pretenders - Greatest Hits

The Pretenders - Greatest Hits (2000)

One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute

One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute (1999)

as Self - Perfomer
No Image

Lilith on Top (1999)

The Righteous Babes

The Righteous Babes (1998)

as Self
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night (1998)

as Self
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993)

as Self
One World, One Voice

One World, One Voice (1990)

as Self
The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home (1989)

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988)

as Self
A Reggae Session

A Reggae Session (1988)

as Self
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988)

as Self
Women in Rock

Women in Rock (1986)

as Self
Live Aid

Live Aid (1985)

as Self
Pretenders Live in Dortmund

Pretenders Live in Dortmund (1984)

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea (1981)

as Self
No Image

The Pretenders: Live at Köln (1981)

Punk and Its Aftershocks

Punk and Its Aftershocks (1980)

as Self
Are We Not Men?

Are We Not Men? (N/A)

as Self