Joan Jett
Known for: Acting
Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American singer, guitarist, record producer, and actress. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". She has three albums that have been certified platinum or gold and in 2015, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jett has been described as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".
Filmography
Series
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Sylvia Rhodes
2001
Series
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
Series
Steven Universe
Sunshine Justice (voice)
2013
Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Guest
1992
Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
1993
Series
Highlander: The Series
Felicia Martins
1992
Series
Walker, Texas Ranger
Dierdre Harris
1993
Series
Le monde est à vous
Self
1987
Series
Mozart in the Jungle
Joan Jett
2014
Series
Duncanville
Cheryl (voice)
2020
Series
The Muppets
Self
2015
Where Are They Now?
Self
1999
Series
Musikladen
1972
Series
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
Joan Jett
2015
Series
The Henry Rollins Show
Self
2006
Series
Punk
Self
2019
Film
Big Driver
Betsy Neal
2014
Film
Repo! The Genetic Opera
'Seventeen' Guitarist (uncredited)
2008
Series
Women Who Rock
Self
2022
Film
Light of Day
Patti Rasnick
1987
Film
Ordinary World
Self
2016
Film
WWE WrestleMania 35
Self (Live Performance)
2019
Film
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
2025
Film
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Self
2024
Film
National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer
Del
2009
Film
Boogie Boy
Jerk
1998
Film
Godly Boyish
Narrator (voice)
2004
Film
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Self
2003
Film
Chuck Zito: An American Story
Self
2024
Film
Let it Rock: Volume 1
Self
2003
Film
Bad Reputation
Self
2018
Film
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
Self
2013
Film
Multiple Sarcasms
Lead Singer
2010
Film
Urgh! A Music War
Self
1981
Film
Suzi Q
Self
2019
Film
Not Bad for a Girl
Self
1995
Film
Faustbook
self
2006
Film
By Hook or by Crook
News Interviewee
2001
Film
The Punk Singer
Self
2013
Film
New Wave: Dare to be Different
Self - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter
2017
Film
Undateable John
Roxy
2019
Film
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Self
2018
Film
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Self
1978
Film
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Self
2023
Film
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2015
Film
L7: Pretend We're Dead
Self
2017
Film
Lock and Roll Forever
Charlotte Superstar
2009
Film
The Sweet Life
Sherry
2003
Film
Honor Amongst Men
Stephanie
2018
Film
Girls in Bands at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2015
Film
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in Dortmund
Self - Performer
1982
Film
The Gits
Self
2008
Film
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
Self - Musician
2019
Film
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Self
2014
Film
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
Self
2006
Film
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways
Self (archive footage)
2004
Film
The Runaways Live in Japan
Self
1977
Film
The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom
Self
2019
Film
Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone
Self
2006
Film
Du-beat-e-o
Self
1984
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
Self
2001
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Live at The Summit
Self
2020
Film
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Real Wild Child - Video Anthology
Self
2003
Film
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Live!
Self - Vocals
2001
Film
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center Sessions
Self
2015
Film
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Lollapalooza 2012
Self
2012
Film
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015
Self
2015
Film
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Live at Jones Beach Long Island, NY 2016
Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
2016