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John Cale

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Mar 09 1942
Birthplace: Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
John Cale is 83 years old
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Poster of Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
John Cale was 80 in Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 2022
Poster of The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
John Cale was 79 in The Velvet Underground as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2021
Poster of The Invisible Father
The Invisible Father
John Cale was 79 in The Invisible Father as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 2021
Poster of John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
John Cale was 75 in John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico as 'Performer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 2017
Poster of Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
John Cale was 74 in Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present as 'Himself (archival footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2016
Poster of Love Twice
Love Twice
John Cale was 73 in Love Twice as 'Lester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Danny Says
Danny Says
John Cale was 73 in Danny Says as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 2015
Poster of Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
John Cale was 71 in Diaries, Notes, and Sketches as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast
John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast
John Cale was 68 in John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 2010
Poster of New York Rock at the BBC
New York Rock at the BBC
John Cale was 66 in New York Rock at the BBC
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 2008
Poster of Salamander
Salamander
John Cale was 66 in Salamander as 'Dick Winter'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2008
Poster of A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
John Cale was 65 in A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 2007
Poster of Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
John Cale was 64 in Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 2006
Poster of Velvet Underground: Under Review
Velvet Underground: Under Review
John Cale was 64 in Velvet Underground: Under Review
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 2006
Poster of Punk: Attitude
Punk: Attitude
John Cale was 63 in Punk: Attitude as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 2005
Poster of Still: Here/Now
Still: Here/Now
John Cale was 61 in Still: Here/Now as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2003
Poster of New Scenes from America
New Scenes from America
John Cale was 61 in New Scenes from America as 'Himself - Musician'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 2003
Poster of n[eon]
n[eon]
John Cale was 59 in n[eon] as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 2002
Poster of Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
John Cale was 58 in Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 2001
Poster of Beautiful Mistake
Beautiful Mistake
John Cale was 58 in Beautiful Mistake
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 2000
Poster of John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
John Cale was 56 in John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1998
Poster of Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
John Cale was 54 in Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest as 'Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1997
Poster of Antártida
Antártida
John Cale was 53 in Antártida as 'Cale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
John Cale was 53 in Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1995
Poster of Nico Icon
Nico Icon
John Cale was 52 in Nico Icon as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1995
Poster of Dancing Barefoot
Dancing Barefoot
John Cale was 52 in Dancing Barefoot as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe
John Cale was 51 in Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1993
Poster of The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
John Cale was 51 in The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII as 'bass, viola, keyboards, vocals'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1993
Poster of Words for the Dying
Words for the Dying
John Cale was 50 in Words for the Dying as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season
John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season
John Cale was 50 in John Cale: Fragments of a Rainy Season
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1992
Poster of Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
John Cale was 48 in Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1990
Poster of Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
John Cale was 48 in Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1990
Poster of Songs for Drella
Songs for Drella
John Cale was 47 in Songs for Drella as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 17 1990
Poster of Wonderland USA
Wonderland USA
John Cale was 46 in Wonderland USA as 'Lonely writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Houseguest
The Houseguest
John Cale was 46 in The Houseguest as 'Hubbley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Put More Blood Into the Music
Put More Blood Into the Music
John Cale was 46 in Put More Blood Into the Music as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1988
Poster of The South Bank Show: Velvet Underground
The South Bank Show: Velvet Underground
John Cale was 44 in The South Bank Show: Velvet Underground as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1986
Poster of The Blank Generation
The Blank Generation
John Cale was 34 in The Blank Generation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1976
Poster of Nico Live in Marseille
Nico Live in Marseille
John Cale was 33 in Nico Live in Marseille as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72
John Cale was 29 in The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1972
Poster of Four Stars
Four Stars
John Cale was 25 in Four Stars as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1967
Poster of The Velvet Underground in Boston
The Velvet Underground in Boston
John Cale was 24 in The Velvet Underground in Boston
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1967
Poster of Exploding Plastic Inevitable
Exploding Plastic Inevitable
John Cale was 24 in Exploding Plastic Inevitable as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Venus in Furs
Venus in Furs
John Cale was 24 in Venus in Furs as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1966
Poster of Screen Test #3
Screen Test #3
John Cale was 24 in Screen Test #3
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1966
Poster of Moe Gets Tied Up
Moe Gets Tied Up
John Cale was 24 in Moe Gets Tied Up
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1966
Poster of The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
John Cale was 24 in The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1966
Poster of Satisfaction
Satisfaction
John Cale was 24 in Satisfaction
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1966
Poster of The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
John Cale was 23 in The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 1966
Poster of The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966
John Cale was 23 in The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1966
Poster of Screen Test: John Cale
Screen Test: John Cale
John Cale was 23 in Screen Test: John Cale as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of The Velvet Underground Rehearses
The Velvet Underground Rehearses
John Cale was 23 in The Velvet Underground Rehearses
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Andy Warhol Screen Tests
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
John Cale was 23 in Andy Warhol Screen Tests as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1965
Poster of Dirt
Dirt
John Cale was 23 in Dirt
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1965
Poster of Whips
Whips
John Cale will be 83+ in Whips as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981
Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981
John Cale will be 83+ in Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
John Cale was 83+ in Everybody's Live with John Mulaney as 'Self - Musician / Musical Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 12 2025
Poster of The Bridge
The Bridge
John Cale was 71+ in The Bridge
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 10 2013
Poster of Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock
John Cale was 65+ in Seven Ages of Rock as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
John Cale was 43+ in The Equalizer as 'Aryan Leader'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Musik Convoy
Musik Convoy
John Cale was 41+ in Musik Convoy as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1984