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John Lydon

Bio: John Joseph Lydon (born 31 January 1956), also known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the late-1970s British punk band the Sex Pistols, which lasted from 1975 until 1978, and again for various revivals during the 1990s and 2000s

Born: Tue, Jan 31 1956

Birthplace: London, England, UK

John Lydon is 69 years old

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Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees

John Lydon was 66 in Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 26 2022

Rebel Dread

John Lydon was 66 in Rebel Dread as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2022

The Public Image Is Rotten: Songs From The Heart

John Lydon was 62 in The Public Image Is Rotten: Songs From The Heart

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2018

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

John Lydon was 62 in Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 2018

Who the Fuck Is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago

John Lydon was 61 in Who the Fuck Is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 2017

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

John Lydon was 61 in Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2017

The Public Image Is Rotten

John Lydon was 61 in The Public Image Is Rotten as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 2017

Song to Song

John Lydon was 61 in Song to Song as 'John Lydon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2017

Night Flight: Born Again

John Lydon was 60 in Night Flight: Born Again as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 2016

Lennon or McCartney

John Lydon was 58 in Lennon or McCartney as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2014

The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill

John Lydon was 58 in The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 2014

More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On

John Lydon was 58 in More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On as 'Performer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 2014

Super Duper Alice Cooper

John Lydon was 58 in Super Duper Alice Cooper as 'Self (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 2014

Never Mind the Baubles: Xmas '77 with the Sex Pistols

John Lydon was 57 in Never Mind the Baubles: Xmas '77 with the Sex Pistols as 'John Lydon'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 2013

Public Image Ltd: Live at Enmore Theatre in Sydney

John Lydon was 57 in Public Image Ltd: Live at Enmore Theatre in Sydney

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 2013

Public Image Limited – Live At Rockpalast 1983

John Lydon was 56 in Public Image Limited – Live At Rockpalast 1983 as 'Vocals'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2012

Beware of Mr. Baker

John Lydon was 56 in Beware of Mr. Baker as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 2012

Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols

John Lydon was 56 in Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2012

There Is a PiL in Heaven

John Lydon was 56 in There Is a PiL in Heaven

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 2012

Punk Britannia at the BBC

John Lydon was 56 in Punk Britannia at the BBC as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 2012

Sons of Norway

John Lydon was 55 in Sons of Norway as 'Johnny Rotten'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2011

Sex Pistols: The Whole Story

John Lydon was 54 in Sex Pistols: The Whole Story as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011

Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England

John Lydon was 52 in Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 2008

The Sex Pistols: In their own words

John Lydon was 51 in The Sex Pistols: In their own words as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 2007

Punk's Not Dead

John Lydon was 51 in Punk's Not Dead as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 2007

The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave

John Lydon was 49 in The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 2006

Joy Division - Under Review

John Lydon was 49 in Joy Division - Under Review as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

Leftfield: A Final Hit

John Lydon was 49 in Leftfield: A Final Hit

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 2005

The Sex Pistols: Music Video Box Documentary

John Lydon was 48 in The Sex Pistols: Music Video Box Documentary

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

John Lydon was 46 in End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 2003

Classic Albums: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols

John Lydon was 46 in Classic Albums: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols as 'Self - Vocals'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 2002

25 Years of Punk

John Lydon was 45 in 25 Years of Punk as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 2001

The Independent

John Lydon was 44 in The Independent as 'Baruce'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2000

The Filth and the Fury

John Lydon was 44 in The Filth and the Fury as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 2000

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

John Lydon was 42 in Chef Aid: Behind The Menu as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 1998

Degeneration Punk

John Lydon was 41 in Degeneration Punk

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1997

Sex Pistols: Live at Budokan

John Lydon was 40 in Sex Pistols: Live at Budokan as 'Johnny Rotton (Himself)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996

Sex Pistols: Live in Winterland

John Lydon was 40 in Sex Pistols: Live in Winterland as 'Self - Vocals'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 29 1996

Sex Pistols: The Filthy Lucre Tour - Live in Japan

John Lydon was 40 in Sex Pistols: The Filthy Lucre Tour - Live in Japan as 'Himself - Vocals'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1996

Dancing Barefoot

John Lydon was 38 in Dancing Barefoot as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Sex Pistols: Decade... A Look Back (Unlimited Supply)

John Lydon was 33 in Sex Pistols: Decade... A Look Back (Unlimited Supply) as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1989

Sex Pistols: Buried Alive

John Lydon was 32 in Sex Pistols: Buried Alive as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1988

Public Image Ltd. : Videos

John Lydon was 30 in Public Image Ltd. : Videos

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1986

Anarchy Movie '85

John Lydon was 29 in Anarchy Movie '85 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1985

Public Image Ltd. : Live in Japan '83

John Lydon was 27 in Public Image Ltd. : Live in Japan '83 as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1983

Copkiller

John Lydon was 27 in Copkiller as 'Leo Smith'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1983

Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style

John Lydon was 26 in Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

D.O.A.

John Lydon was 24 in D.O.A. as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1980

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

John Lydon was 24 in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle as 'The Collaborator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1980

Punk and Its Aftershocks

John Lydon was 24 in Punk and Its Aftershocks as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1980

The Punk Rock Movie

John Lydon was 22 in The Punk Rock Movie as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1978

Sex Pistols - Live at the Longhorn

John Lydon was 21 in Sex Pistols - Live at the Longhorn as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 1978

Berlin Wall and the Sex Pistols

John Lydon was 21 in Berlin Wall and the Sex Pistols

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

The Year Of Punk

John Lydon was 21 in The Year Of Punk

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

Acceleration Punk

John Lydon was 20 in Acceleration Punk as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

Johnny Rotten's Tour of London

John Lydon will be 69+ in Johnny Rotten's Tour of London

Movie Released: Unreleased

Sex Pistols Live - Phoenix Festival

John Lydon will be 69+ in Sex Pistols Live - Phoenix Festival

Movie Released: Unreleased

Sex Pistols - Anthems

John Lydon will be 69+ in Sex Pistols - Anthems

Movie Released: Unreleased

Sex Pistols - The Long Lost Videos

John Lydon will be 69+ in Sex Pistols - The Long Lost Videos

Movie Released: Unreleased

Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

John Lydon will be 69+ in Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Piers Morgan Uncensored

John Lydon was 66+ in Piers Morgan Uncensored as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 2022

70 Years of Youth Revolt

John Lydon was 64+ in 70 Years of Youth Revolt as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 21 2020

Punk

John Lydon was 63+ in Punk as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 11 2019

The Masked Singer

John Lydon was 62+ in The Masked Singer as 'Self, Jester'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 2019

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

John Lydon was 62+ in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as 'Meat Sweats (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 20 2018

Punk Britannia

John Lydon was 56+ in Punk Britannia

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 01 2012

Seven Ages of Rock

John Lydon was 51+ in Seven Ages of Rock as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007

The One Show

John Lydon was 50+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Blood on the Turntable

John Lydon was 48+ in Blood on the Turntable

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

John Lydon was 46+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

John Lydon was 46+ in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 2002

V Graham Norton

John Lydon was 46+ in V Graham Norton as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 06 2002

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

John Lydon was 45+ in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 02 2001

Where Are They Now?

John Lydon was 43+ in Where Are They Now? as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999

Fantasy World Cup

John Lydon was 42+ in Fantasy World Cup as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 09 1998

Classic Albums

John Lydon was 41+ in Classic Albums as 'Self - Vocals'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997

The Daily Show

John Lydon was 40+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Question Time

John Lydon was 23+ in Question Time as 'Self - Panellist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979

The London Weekend Show

John Lydon will be 69+ in The London Weekend Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased