
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.
Acted in 14
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park
Movie
2010s
- 2016
Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40
Movie
- 2013
Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6
Movie
2000s
- 2006
The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)
Movie
- 2003
- 2000
The Pretenders - Greatest Hits
Movie
1990s
- 1994
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
The Long Way Home
Movie
- 1984
Pretenders Live in Dortmund
Movie
1970s
- 1978
The Kenny Everett Video Show
TV
Sound 1
1980s
- 1980
Fatal Fix
Music
Appearances47
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2023
The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life
Herself
- 2022
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Self
McEnroe
Self
- 2021
Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan
Self
2010s
- 2018
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Self
The Pretenders at Austin City Limits
Self
Alone With Chrissie Hynde
Herself
- 2015
Girls in Bands at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead
Self
- 2014
- 2013
- 2010
The Pretenders - Live in London
Herself - vocals, guitar
Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4
self
Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
The Pretenders - With Friends
Self
- 2005
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Self
Punk: Attitude
Self
New York Doll
Self
Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1
Self
- 2004
Rod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
Self - Guest Star
- 2003
Pretenders - Loose in L.A.
Herself - Vocals & Guitar
- 2002
Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You
Self
1990s
- 1999
One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute
Self - Perfomer
- 1998
The Righteous Babes
Self
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Self · 1 episode
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
Self
- 1996
- 1993
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Self
- 1990
One World, One Voice
Self
1980s
- 1988
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
A Reggae Session
Self
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Self
- 1987
- 1986
Women in Rock
Self
- 1985
Live Aid
Self
- 1981
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Self
- 1980
No release date
Are We Not Men?
Self
Thanked in the credits1
1990s
- 1998