John Cale

John Cale

🎂 9th March 1942 (83 yrs) 📍 Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

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.

John Cale

🎬 Movies Featuring John Cale

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022)

as Self
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground (2021)

as Self
The Invisible Father

The Invisible Father (2021)

as Self
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico

John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico (2017)

as Performer
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present

Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present (2016)

as Himself (archival footage)
Love Twice

Love Twice (2016)

as Lester
Danny Says

Danny Says (2015)

as Self (archive footage)
John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast

John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast (2010)

New York Rock at the BBC

New York Rock at the BBC (2008)

Salamander

Salamander (2008)

as Dick Winter
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory (2007)

as Self
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Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007)

as Self
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance

Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance (2006)

as Self
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Velvet Underground: Under Review (2006)

Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol

Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol (2005)

Punk: Attitude

Punk: Attitude (2005)

as Self
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Still: Here/Now (2003)

as Self
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New Scenes from America (2003)

as Himself - Musician
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n[eon] (2002)

as Narrator
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Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture (2001)

as Self
Beautiful Mistake

Beautiful Mistake (2000)

John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music

John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music (1998)

as Self
The Banana

The Banana (1997)

as Self
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest

Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1997)

as Manager
Nico Icon

Nico Icon (1995)

as Self
Antártida

Antártida (1995)

as Cale
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995)

as Self
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Dancing Barefoot (1995)

as Self
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe

Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe (1993)

as Self
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII

The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII (1993)

as bass, viola, keyboards, vocals
Words for the Dying

Words for the Dying (1993)

as Himself
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season

John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season (1992)

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990)

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections (1990)

as Self
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella

Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella (1990)

as Self
Wonderland USA

Wonderland USA (1989)

as Lonely writer
The Houseguest

The Houseguest (1989)

as Hubbley
Put More Blood Into the Music

Put More Blood Into the Music (1988)

as Himself
The Blank Generation

The Blank Generation (1976)

as Self
Nico Live in Marseille

Nico Live in Marseille (1975)

as Self
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72

The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72 (1972)

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968)

as Self
Four Stars

Four Stars (1967)

as Man (uncredited)
The Velvet Underground in Boston

The Velvet Underground in Boston (1967)

Exploding Plastic Inevitable

Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1967)

as Himself
Venus in Furs

Venus in Furs (1966)

as Himself
Screen Test #3

Screen Test #3 (1966)

as Self (uncredited)
Moe Gets Tied Up

Moe Gets Tied Up (1966)

The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards

The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards (1966)

as Himself
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Satisfaction (1966)

Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein

Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein (1966)

The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound

The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound (1966)

as Self
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966

The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 (1966)

The Velvet Underground Rehearses

The Velvet Underground Rehearses (1966)

Screen Test: John Cale

Screen Test: John Cale (1966)

as Himself
Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale

Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale (1966)

as Self
Andy Warhol Screen Tests

Andy Warhol Screen Tests (1965)

as Self
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Dirt (1965)

Whips

Whips (1964)

as Self
Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981

Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981 (N/A)