Joe Strummer
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
South Park
Joe Strummer (voice)
1997
Film
The King of Comedy
Street Scum
1982
Film
Mystery Train
Johnny
1989
Series
Punk
Self
2019
Film
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Self (Archive footage)
2007
Glastopia
self
2012
Film
Walker
Faucet
1987
Film
I Hired a Contract Killer
Guitarist
1990
Film
England 79
2019
Series
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Self (archive footage)
2020
Film
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
Series
The London Weekend Show
Self
Film
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
Himself
2004
Film
Straight to Hell
Simms
1987
Film
Rude Boy
The Group
1980
Film
D.O.A.
Self
1981
Film
The Punk Rock Movie
Self
1978
Film
Hootenanny
Artist
2006
Film
Oil City Confidential
Self (archive footage)
2009
Film
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Self
2003
Film
One World, One Voice
Self
1990
Strummer
1993
Film
Dispatches from Nicaragua
2008
Film
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Self
1998
Film
25 Years of Punk
Self
2001
Film
Punk's Not Dead
Self
2007
Film
Candy Mountain
Security Cop
1988
Film
Hell W10
Police Officer
1983
Film
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Self
1981
Film
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
Himself
2006
Film
Doctor Chance
Vince Taylor
1998
Film
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
Film
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Self
2017
Film
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
Himself
2014
Film
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
Self - The Clash
2009
Film
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
Himself - Vocals, Guitar
1982
Film
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Self (archive footage)
2018
Film
The Year Of Punk
1978
Film
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Himself
2004
Film
Degeneration Punk
1997
Film
Punk Britannia at the BBC
Self
2012
Film
The Clash: Westway To The World
Himself
1999
Film
Give 'Em The Boot
Self
2005
Film
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
Film
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
Film
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
Film
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
Film
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Self
2004
Film
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
Film
Strummerville
Self (archive footage)
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
Self
1986
Film
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Himself
2005
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
Film
The Clash : The Essential Clash
Himself
2003
Film
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
Film
Just Play The Clash
1980
The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
Film
The Clash On Broadway
1981
Film
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
Film
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
Film
The Clash - Sound system
2013
Film
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
Film
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
Film
Completely Pogued
1988
Film
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
Film
Super 8 Stories
Self
2001