Acting
Joe Strummer
EN, FR, SH cinema · 68 credits
Born
21 August 1952
Died
22 December 2002 (aged 50)
Birthplace
Ankara, Turkey
Also known as The Clash · John Graham Mellor
John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British musician. He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash's second studio album, Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978), reached No. 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they achieved success in the US, starting with London Calling (1979) and peaking with Combat Rock (1982), which reached No. 7 on the US charts and was certified 2× platinum there. The Clash's explosive political lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude greatly influenced rock music in general, especially alternative rock. Their music incorporated punk with reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap and rockabilly. Strummer's other career highlights included stints with the 101ers, the Latino Rockabilly War, the Mescaleros and the Pogues, as well as solo music. His work as a musician allowed him to explore other interests such as acting, scoring television shows and films, and hosting the BBC Radio show London Calling. Strummer and the Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in January 2003. In his remembrance, Strummer's friends and family established the Joe Strummer Foundation (initially known as Strummerville), a non-profit organisation that gives opportunities to musicians and supports projects around the world that create empowerment through music.
Known for
Filmography
Strummerville
as Self (archive footage)
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
Oil City Confidential
as Self (archive footage)
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
as Self - The Clash
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self (Archive footage)
Hootenanny
as Artist
The Clash : The Essential Clash
as Himself, Director
25 Years of Punk
as Self
Super 8 Stories
as Self
Doctor Chance
as Vince Taylor
Grosse Pointe Blank
Original Music Composer
Tunnel of Love
1997
Tunnel of Love
Original Music Composer
When Pigs Fly
Original Music Composer
I Hired a Contract Killer
as Guitarist
Mystery Train
as Johnny
Candy Mountain
as Security Cop
Permanent Record
Original Music Composer
Straight to Hell
as Simms
Walker
as Faucet, Original Music Composer
Sid and Nancy
Original Music Composer
Hell W10
as Police Officer, Director, Writer
The King of Comedy
as Street Scum
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
as Himself - Vocals, Guitar
D.O.A.
as Self
Rude Boy
as The Group, Music
