Joe Strummer
Acting
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
Acting66
tv70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020
Self (archive footage)
tvPunk
2019
Self
movieHere to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
Self (archive footage)
movieOil City Confidential
2009
Self (archive footage)
movieUS Festival 1983 Days 1-3
2009
Self - The Clash
movieJoe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007
Self (Archive footage)
movieHootenanny
2006
Artist
movieDoctor Chance
1998
Vince Taylor
tvSouth Park
1997
Joe Strummer (voice)
movieI Hired a Contract Killer
1990
Guitarist
movieMystery Train
1989
Johnny
movieCandy Mountain
1988
Security Cop
movieWalker
1987
Faucet
movieHell W10
1983
Police Officer
movieThe King of Comedy
1982
Street Scum
movieThe Clash: Live in Tokyo
1982
Himself - Vocals, Guitar
movieD.O.A.
1981
Self
movieRude Boy
1980
The Group
movieStrummerville
Self (archive footage)
Sound8
movieGypsy Woman
2002
Music
movieGrosse Pointe Blank
1997
Original Music Composer
Tunnel of Love
1997
Original Music Composer
movieWhen Pigs Fly
1993
Original Music Composer
moviePermanent Record
1988
Original Music Composer
movieWalker
1987
Original Music Composer
movieSid and Nancy
1986
Original Music Composer
movieRude Boy
1980
Music
Directing2
movieHell W10
1983
Director
Writing1
movieHell W10
1983
Writer