Joan Jett

Actor · Born September 22, 1958 · Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA

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".

Acted in 19

2020s

2020
Duncanville
Cheryl (voice) · 1 episode
67

2010s

2019
Undateable John
Roxy
2018
Honor Amongst Men
Stephanie
2015
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
Joan Jett · 1 episode
2014
Big Driver
Betsy Neal
55
Mozart in the Jungle
Joan Jett · 1 episode
79
2013
Steven Universe
Sunshine Justice (voice) · 1 episode
82
2010
Multiple Sarcasms
Lead Singer
38

2000s

2009
National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer
Del
40
Lock and Roll Forever
Charlotte Superstar
2008
Repo! The Genetic Opera
'Seventeen' Guitarist (uncredited)
52
2003
The Sweet Life
Sherry
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Sylvia Rhodes · 1 episode
76
By Hook or by Crook
News Interviewee

1990s

1998
Boogie Boy
Jerk
48
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Dierdre Harris · 1 episode
61
1992
Highlander: The Series
Felicia Martins · 1 episode
73

1980s

1987
Light of Day
Patti Rasnick

1970s

1972
Musikladen
TV · 1 Season

Produced 2

2010s

2019
Undateable John
Executive Producer
2010
The Runaways
Executive Producer
66

Sound 1

2020s

2023
Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event
Music

Appearances47

2020s

2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
2024
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Self
80
Chuck Zito: An American Story
Self
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Self (archive footage)
2023
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Self
2022
Women Who Rock
Self · 3 episodes

2010s

2019
The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom
Self
Suzi Q
Self
75
WWE WrestleMania 35
Self (Live Performance)
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
Self - Musician
Punk
Self · 3 episodes
2018
Bad Reputation
Self
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Self
2017
L7: Pretend We're Dead
Self
New Wave: Dare to be Different
Self - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter
2016
Ordinary World
Self
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Live at Jones Beach Long Island, NY 2016
Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
2015
Girls in Bands at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
The Muppets
Self · 1 episode
73
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015
Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center Sessions
Self
2014
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Self
2013
The Punk Singer
Self
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
Self
2012
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Lollapalooza 2012
Self