Joe Strummer
Acting • Born 1952-08-21 – Died 2002-12-22
Biography
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
66 credits
Mystery Train
Movie • 1989
Johnny
Straight to Hell
Movie • 1987
Simms
Rude Boy
Movie • 1980
The Group
Walker
Movie • 1987
Faucet
The Clash: Westway To The World
Movie • 1999
Himself
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
Movie • 2004
Himself
The Clash : The Essential Clash
Movie • 2003
Himself
Give 'Em The Boot
Movie • 2005
Self
D.O.A.
Movie • 1981
Self
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
Movie • 1999
The Punk Rock Movie
Movie • 1978
Self
One World, One Voice
Movie • 1990
Self
Doctor Chance
Movie • 1998
Vince Taylor
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Movie • 1998
Self
Punk's Not Dead
Movie • 2007
Self
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Movie • 2015
Completely Pogued
Movie • 1988
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
Movie • 2014
Himself
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
Movie • 2008
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Movie • 2018
Self (archive footage)
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Movie • 2004
Self
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
Movie • 1977
Just Play The Clash
Movie • 1980
I Hired a Contract Killer
Movie • 1990
Guitarist
The Year Of Punk
Movie • 1978
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Movie • 2003
Self
Oil City Confidential
Movie • 2009
Self (archive footage)
The King of Comedy
Movie • 1982
Street Scum
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Movie • 2017
Self
Candy Mountain
Movie • 1988
Security Cop
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Movie • 2004
Himself
Punk Britannia at the BBC
Movie • 2012
Self
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
Movie • 2006
Himself
25 Years of Punk
Movie • 2001
Self
Strummer
Movie • 1993
Dispatches from Nicaragua
Movie • 2008
Hootenanny
Movie • 2006
Artist
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Movie • 2005
Himself
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
Movie • 2006
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
Movie • 2006
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
Movie • 2008
The Clash The Ultimate Review
Movie • 2012
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
Movie • 2012
The Clash - Sound system
Movie • 2013
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
Movie • 1980
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
Movie • 2005
Degeneration Punk
Movie • 1997
England 79
Movie • 2019
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
Movie • 1980
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
Movie • 2006
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
Movie • 1982
Himself - Vocals, Guitar
Super 8 Stories
Movie • 2001
Self
Hell W10
Movie • 1983
Police Officer
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Movie • 1981
Self
Glastopia
Movie • 2012
self
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
Movie • 1983
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
Movie • 2009
Self - The Clash
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
Movie • 1999
The Clash On Broadway
Movie • 1981
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
Movie • 1986
Self
Strummerville
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Movie • 2007
Self (Archive footage)
South Park
TV • 1997
Joe Strummer (voice)
70 Years of Youth Revolt
TV • 2020
Self (archive footage)
Punk
TV • 2019
Self
The London Weekend Show
TV
Self