Joan Jett

Joan Jett

🎂 22nd September 1958 (67 yrs) 📍 Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Light of Day

Biography

Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American singer, guitarist, record producer, and actress. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". She has three albums that have been certified platinum or gold and in 2015, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jett has been described as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".

Joan Jett

Movies Featuring Joan Jett

FireAid Benefit Concert

FireAid Benefit Concert (2025)

as Self
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (2024)

as Self
Chuck Zito: An American Story

Chuck Zito: An American Story (2024)

as Self
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two

One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex

AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2023)

as Self
No Image

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Live at The Summit (2020)

as Self
The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom

The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom (2019)

as Self
Undateable John

Undateable John (2019)

as Roxy
Suzi Q

Suzi Q (2019)

as Self
WWE WrestleMania 35

WWE WrestleMania 35 (2019)

as Self (Live Performance)
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine (2019)

as Self - Musician
Bad Reputation

Bad Reputation (2018)

as Self
Honor Amongst Men

Honor Amongst Men (2018)

as Stephanie
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 (2018)

as Self
L7: Pretend We're Dead

L7: Pretend We're Dead (2017)

as Self
New Wave: Dare to be Different

New Wave: Dare to be Different (2017)

as Self - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter
Ordinary World

Ordinary World (2016)

as Self
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Live at Jones Beach Long Island, NY 2016

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Live at Jones Beach Long Island, NY 2016 (2016)

as Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Girls in Bands at the BBC

Girls in Bands at the BBC (2015)

as Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2015)

as Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015 (2015)

as Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center Sessions

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center Sessions (2015)

as Self
Big Driver

Big Driver (2014)

as Betsy Neal
The Joy of the Guitar Riff

The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014)

as Self
The Punk Singer

The Punk Singer (2013)

as Self
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro

Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro (2013)

as Self
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Lollapalooza 2012

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Lollapalooza 2012 (2012)

as Self
Multiple Sarcasms

Multiple Sarcasms (2010)

as Lead Singer
National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer

National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer (2009)

as Del
Lock and Roll Forever

Lock and Roll Forever (2009)

as Charlotte Superstar
Repo! The Genetic Opera

Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)

as Guitar Player (uncredited)
The Gits

The Gits (2008)

as Self
Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone

Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone (2006)

as Self
Faustbook

Faustbook (2006)

as self
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave

The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave (2006)

as Self
Godly Boyish

Godly Boyish (2004)

as Narrator (voice)
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways

Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways (2004)

as Self (archive footage)
Let it Rock: Volume 1

Let it Rock: Volume 1 (2003)

as Self
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Real Wild Child - Video Anthology

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Real Wild Child - Video Anthology (2003)

as Self
Mayor of the Sunset Strip

Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)

as Self
The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life (2003)

as Sherry
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Live!

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Live! (2001)

as Self - Vocals
No Image

Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock (2001)

as Self
By Hook or by Crook

By Hook or by Crook (2001)

as News Interviewee
Boogie Boy

Boogie Boy (1998)

as Jerk
Not Bad for a Girl

Not Bad for a Girl (1995)

as Self
Light of Day

Light of Day (1987)

as Patti Rasnick
Du-beat-e-o

Du-beat-e-o (1984)

as Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in Dortmund

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in Dortmund (1982)

as Self - Performer
Urgh! A Music War

Urgh! A Music War (1981)

as Self
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic (1978)

as Self
The Runaways Live in Japan

The Runaways Live in Japan (1977)

as Self