John Cale: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 38
- on screen
- 1965–2022
- box office
- $8.5M
- average score
- 82
- Born
- March 9, 1942 (age 84)
- Birthplace
- Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
- Full name
- John Davies Cale
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Musician, composer, singer, songwriter, record producer
- Years active
- 1957-present
- Spouses
- Betsey Johnson, Cynthia Wells, Risé Irushalmi
- Children
- 1
John Cale's Career in Numbers
John Cale's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Cale works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Dirt (1965) to Salamander (2008), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
John Cale Movies by Decade
- 1960s 6
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 3
The 1960s were John Cale's busiest decade, with 6 films.
John Cale Movies by Genre
- Music 4
- Drama 3
- Fantasy 2
- Documentary 2
- Biography 1
Music is the genre John Cale has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of drama (3).
John Cale Career Milestones
- First film
- Dirt 1965
- Newest film
- Salamander 2008
John Cale Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Cale is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 82. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
John Cale Movies as an Actor
15- 2008
Salamander as Dick Winter · Drama - 2006
Velvet Underground: Under Review Music - 2002
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n[eon] as Narrator · Fantasy - 1995
Antártida as Cale · Drama - 1995
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times Biography - 1993
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII as bass, viola, keyboards, vocals · Documentary - 1992
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season Music - 1990
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol Documentary - 1989
The Houseguest as Hubbley - 1967
Four Stars as Man (uncredited) - 1967
The Velvet Underground in Boston Music - 1966
Screen Test #3 - 1966
Moe Gets Tied Up Drama - 1966
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist’s Convention, NYC, 1966 Music - 1965
Dirt Fantasy
John Cale in Documentaries & Specials
23- 2022
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song as Self · Biography Worldwide box office: $2.56M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2021
The Velvet Underground as Self - Songwriter, Musician & Producer · Music Worldwide box office: $5.63M Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2016
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present as Himself (archival footage) · Documentary - 2007
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $502 - 2007
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk as Self · Documentary - 2007
Seven Ages of Rock as Self · Documentary - 2006
Velvet Underground’s First Public Appearance as Self · Music - 2005
Punk: Attitude as Self · Documentary - 2001
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture as Self · Documentary - 1998
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music as Self · Documentary - 1995
Nico Icon as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $307K - 1993
Words for the Dying as Himself · Documentary - 1990
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections as Self · Documentary - 1990
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella as Self · Documentary - 1988
Put More Blood Into the Music as Himself · Music - 1976
The Blank Generation as Self · Documentary - 1968
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches as Self · Documentary - 1967
Exploding Plastic Inevitable as Himself · Music - 1966
Venus in Furs as Himself - 1966
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards as Himself · Drama - 1966
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound as Self · Music - 1966
Screen Test: John Cale as Himself · Documentary - 1965
Andy Warhol Screen Tests as Self · Documentary
Who Is John Cale?
John Cale was born in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales in 1942 and is 84 years old. Credited on films since 1965, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Cale, born John Davies Cale on 9 March 1942, is a pioneering Welsh musician and a songwriter known for being a founding member of the influential American rock band, the Velvet Underground. Throughout his career, Cale has ventured into numerous musical styles including rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music. He is also renowned for his work as a record producer, most notably on debut albums of several innovative artists including the Stooges and Patti Smith. Moreover, Cale has displayed remarkable versatility by playing multiple instruments such as vocals, keyboards, viola, bass, and guitar. His collaboration with contemporary artists, his experimental ethos, as well as his solo work, has significantly contributed to the progression of various music genres. Besides his remarkable musical career, Cale also had a profound impact on modern culture through his work on film soundtracks, showing a deep understanding of the classical mode.
Who John Cale Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Cale shares the most films with. Lou Reed comes first, with 20 films together, followed by Andy Warhol (18).
John Cale: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Cale has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Cale been in?
John Cale is credited on 38 films, from 1965 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Cale's highest-grossing movie?
The Velvet Underground (2021) is John Cale's biggest box office hit, with $5.63M worldwide, ahead of Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) ($2.56M). Across every film with box office figures, John Cale's movies have made $8.5M.
John Cale's biggest hits What is the best John Cale movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Cale's best-rated film is The Velvet Underground (2021) with a score of 84, followed by Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) (80).
Best John Cale movies, ranked How old is John Cale?
John Cale is 84 years old, born on March 9, 1942 in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
What is John Cale's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Cale's filmography is Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022), in the role of Self.
Who does John Cale work with most often?
John Cale shares the most films with Lou Reed (20 films), Andy Warhol (18 films) and Jonas Mekas (8 films).
The Best John Cale Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 38 credits.
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