John Cale - Actor Profile

John Cale

Acting
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 9, 1942
Birth Place: Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

About John Cale

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.

Best John Cale Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Cale's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Cale.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Velvet Underground Self Hit Similar →
2017 John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico Performer Super Hit Similar →
2016 Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present Himself (archival footage) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Love Twice Lester Flop Similar →
2015 Danny Says Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2008 New York Rock at the BBC - Hit Similar →
2008 Salamander Dick Winter Average Similar →
2007 A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory Self Average Similar →
2007 Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance Self Flop Similar →
2006 Velvet Underground: Under Review - Flop Similar →
2005 Punk: Attitude Self Hit Similar →
2003 New Scenes from America Himself - Musician Average Similar →
2002 n[eon] Narrator Average Similar →
2001 Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture Self Flop Similar →
1998 John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music Self Flop Similar →
1997 Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest Manager Flop Similar →
1995 Nico Icon Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Antártida Cale Flop Similar →
1995 Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times Self Hit Similar →
1995 Dancing Barefoot Self Average Similar →
1993 Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe Self Flop Similar →
1993 The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII bass, viola, keyboards, vocals Super Hit Similar →
1993 Words for the Dying Himself Flop Similar →
1992 John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season - Average Similar →
1990 Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol - Hit Similar →
1990 Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections Self Hit Similar →
1990 Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella Self Hit Similar →
1989 The Houseguest Hubbley Hit Similar →
1989 Wonderland USA Lonely writer Average Similar →
1988 Put More Blood Into the Music Himself Hit Similar →
1976 The Blank Generation Self Average Similar →
1972 The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72 - Flop Similar →
N/A Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981 - Flop Similar →
1968 Diaries, Notes, and Sketches Self Hit Similar →
1967 Four Stars Man (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1967 The Velvet Underground in Boston - Flop Similar →
1967 Exploding Plastic Inevitable Himself Average Similar →
1966 Venus in Furs Himself Average Similar →
1966 Screen Test #3 Self (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1966 Moe Gets Tied Up - Average Similar →
1966 The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards Himself Flop Similar →
1966 Satisfaction - Flop Similar →
1966 The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound Self Hit Similar →
1966 The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 - Flop Similar →
1966 The Velvet Underground Rehearses - Flop Similar →
1965 Andy Warhol Screen Tests Self Super Hit Similar →
1965 Dirt - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Whips Self Flop Similar →

John Cale - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Cale?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Cale is "John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has John Cale acted in?

John Cale has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Cale?

Other notable films include "Dirt", "Screen Test #3", and "The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII".