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.
Acted in 31
2020s
- 2022
Andy Warhol's America
Movie
Andy Warhol's America
TV
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
Performer
- 2016
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
(archive footage)
Love Twice
Lester
- 2013
Lou Reed - Remembered
Movie
2000s
- 2008
New York Rock at the BBC
Movie
Salamander
Dick Winter
- 2005
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
Movie
- 2000
Beautiful Mistake
Movie
1990s
- 1998
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Movie
- 1997
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
Manager
- 1995
Antártida
Cale
- 1993
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
bass, viola, keyboards, vocals
- 1992
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season
Movie
- 1990
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Wonderland USA
Lonely writer
The Houseguest
Hubbley
- 1985
1970s
- 1972
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72
Movie
1960s
- 1967
Four Stars
Man (uncredited)
The Velvet Underground in Boston
Movie
- 1966
Moe Gets Tied Up
Movie
Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein
Movie
- 1965
The Making of an Underground Film
Movie
No release date
Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981
Movie
Sound 42
2020s
- 2026
Ready or Not
Music
2010s
- 2018
Paul Sanchez Is Back!
Music
Les Unwanted de Europa
Original Music Composer
- 2015
The Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun
Music
- 2014
This Is Cosmos
Music
- 2012
Of Women and Horses
Music
- 2011
A Burning Hot Summer
Original Music Composer
- 2010
A Beautiful Mistake
Music
2000s
- 2009
American Widow
Original Music Composer
- 2004
Rhinoceros Eyes
Music
Process
Music
- 2003
Otherworld
Original Music Composer
- 2000
Beautiful Mistake
Music
The Virgin
Music
The King's Daughters
Original Music Composer
The Farewell
Original Music Composer
1990s
- 1999
Wisconsin Death Trip
Music
The Wind of the Night
Original Music Composer
- 1998
Somewhere in the City
Original Music Composer
- 1997
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
Music
- 1996
I Shot Andy Warhol
Music
Don't Forget You're Going to Die
Original Music Composer
- 1995
Antártida
Music
- 1994
Ah Pook Is Here.
Music
The Long Voyage
Music
- 1993
The Birth of Love
Original Music Composer
- 1992
Primary Motive
Music
- 1991
Paris Awakens
Original Music Composer
- 1990
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
Original Music Composer
1980s
- 1989
The Houseguest
Original Music Composer
- 1986
- 1982
Who Am I This Time?
Original Music Composer
1970s
- 1975
Nico Live in Marseille
Recording Supervision
- 1974
- 1972
Heat
Music
- 1971
Women in Revolt
Original Music Composer
1960s
- 1963
Directed 3
2010s
- 2010
Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970
Director
1970s
- 1975
Nico Live in Marseille
Director
1960s
- 1966
Police Car
Director
Produced 1
1990s
- 1992
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season
Producer
Camera 1
1960s
- 1966
Police Car
Director of Photography
Appearances33
2020s
- 2025
- 2022
- 2021
The Invisible Father
Self
2010s
- 2016
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
Himself (archival footage)
- 2015
2000s
- 2007
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
Self
Seven Ages of Rock
Self · 7 episodes
- 2006
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
Self
- 2005
Punk: Attitude
Self
1990s
- 1998
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
Self
- 1997
The Banana
Self
- 1995
Nico Icon
Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Self
- 1993
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe
Self
Words for the Dying
Himself
- 1990
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections
Self
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
Self
1980s
- 1988
Put More Blood Into the Music
Himself
1970s
- 1976
The Blank Generation
Self
- 1975
Nico Live in Marseille
Self
- 1974
1960s
- 1968
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
Self
- 1967
Exploding Plastic Inevitable
Himself
- 1966
Venus in Furs
Himself
Screen Test #3
Self (uncredited)
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
Himself
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
Self
The Velvet Underground Rehearses
Self
Screen Test: John Cale
Himself
Screen Test [ST43]: John Cale
Self
- 1965
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
Self
- 1964
Whips
Self