Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde

Acting

September 7, 1951Akron, Ohio, USA

Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio) is an American rock musician, best known as the leader of the band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and the only continuous member of the Pretenders, having appeared on every studio album released by the band.

Known for

Friends

Friends

1994

Happy Feet

Happy Feet

2006

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

Rugrats Go Wild

Rugrats Go Wild

2003

Da Ali G Show

Da Ali G Show

2000

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

V.I.P.

V.I.P.

1998

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996

Live Aid

Live Aid

1985

Acting61

Man on the Run

Man on the Run

2026

Self

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

2025

Self

The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park

The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park

2023

The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life

The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life

2023

Herself

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

2022

Self

McEnroe

McEnroe

2022

Self

Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan

Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan

2021

Self

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

2018

Self (archive footage)

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

2017

Self

The Pretenders at Austin City Limits

The Pretenders at Austin City Limits

2017

Self

Alone With Chrissie Hynde

Alone With Chrissie Hynde

2017

Herself

Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40

Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40

2016

Kylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Kylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall

2015

Self

Girls in Bands at the BBC

Girls in Bands at the BBC

2015

Self (archive footage)

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead

2015

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

Self

Basically, Johnny Moped

Basically, Johnny Moped

2013

Self

Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6

Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6

2013

The Pretenders - Live in London

The Pretenders - Live in London

2010

Herself - vocals, guitar

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4

2010

self

Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power

Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power

2010

Self

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

Self - Guest

Happy Feet

Happy Feet

2006

Michelle (voice)

The Pretenders - With Friends

The Pretenders - With Friends

2006

Self

The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)

The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)

2006

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

2005

Self

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

2005

Self

Punk: Attitude

Punk: Attitude

2005

Self

New York Doll

New York Doll

2005

Self

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1

2005

Self

Rod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

Rod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

2004

Self - Guest Star

Pretenders - Loose in L.A.

Pretenders - Loose in L.A.

2003

Herself - Vocals & Guitar

Rugrats Go Wild

Rugrats Go Wild

2003

Siri (voice)

Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You

Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You

2002

Self

CMT Crossroads

CMT Crossroads

2002

Self

Da Ali G Show

Da Ali G Show

2000

The Pretenders - Greatest Hits

The Pretenders - Greatest Hits

2000

One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute

One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute

1999

Self - Perfomer

Lilith on Top

1999

The Righteous Babes

The Righteous Babes

1998

Self

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

1998

Self

V.I.P.

V.I.P.

1998

Self

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night

1998

Self

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996

Self

Friends

Friends

1994

Stephanie Schiffer

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

1993

Self

One World, One Voice

One World, One Voice

1990

Self

The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home

1989

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1988

Self

A Reggae Session

A Reggae Session

1988

Self

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

1988

Self

Women in Rock

Women in Rock

1986

Self

Live Aid

Live Aid

1985

Self

Pretenders Live in Dortmund

Pretenders Live in Dortmund

1984

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

1981

Self

The Pretenders: Live at Köln

The Pretenders: Live at Köln

1981

Punk and Its Aftershocks

Punk and Its Aftershocks

1980

Self

Fridays

Fridays

1980

Self - Musical Guest

The Kenny Everett Video Show

The Kenny Everett Video Show

1978

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

Self (uncredited)

Are We Not Men?

Are We Not Men?

Self

Crew1

V.I.P.

V.I.P.

1998

Thanks

Sound1

Fatal Fix

Fatal Fix

1980

Music