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John Cale

John Cale

Birthday: 1942-03-09 | Place of Birth: Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2021
The Velvet Underground

as    Self

2021
The Invisible Father

as    Self

2016
Love Twice

as    Lester

2015
Danny Says

as    Self (archive footage)

2008
Salamander

as    Dick Winter

2005
Punk: Attitude

as    Self

2003
New Scenes from America

as    Himself - Musician

1997
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest

as    Manager

1995
Antártida

as    Cale

1995
Nico Icon

as    Himself

1995
Dancing Barefoot

as    Self

1989
The Houseguest

as    Hubbley

1975
Nico Live in Marseille

as    Self