Cast & creator
Joe Strummer
Best known for South Park, Later... with Jools Holland, The King of Comedy
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.
Also known as: The Clash, John Graham Mellor
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television credits
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1977–2020 · acting roles
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Filmography (78)
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South Park
Joe Strummer (voice)
1997
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
The King of Comedy
Street Scum
1982
Grosse Pointe Blank
Original Music Composer
1997
Punk
Self
2019
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Self (archive footage)
2020
Sid and Nancy
Original Music Composer
1986
Mystery Train
Johnny
1989
The London Weekend Show
Self
Walker
Faucet
1987Walker
Original Music Composer
1987
Punk's Not Dead
Self
2007
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Self
1981
Straight to Hell
Simms
1987
I Hired a Contract Killer
Guitarist
1990
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Self (Archive footage)
2007
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Self
2003
25 Years of Punk
Self
2001
England 79
2019Glastopia
self
2012
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
Himself
2006
Permanent Record
Original Music Composer
1988
When Pigs Fly
Original Music Composer
1993
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
Self - The Clash
2009
The Punk Rock Movie
Self
1978
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Self (archive footage)
2018
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
The Clash: Westway To The World
Himself
1999
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Self
1998
Candy Mountain
Security Cop
1988
The Year Of Punk
1978Strummer
1993
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Self
2017
D.O.A.
Self
1981The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
Self
1986
Gypsy Woman
Music
2002
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
One World, One Voice
Self
1990
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
Himself - Vocals, Guitar
1982
Hell W10
Police Officer
1983Hell W10
Director
1983Hell W10
Writer
1983
Oil City Confidential
Self (archive footage)
2009
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
Give 'Em The Boot
Self
2005
Punk Britannia at the BBC
Self
2012
Hootenanny
Artist
2006
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
Himself
2004
The Clash : The Essential Clash
Himself
2003The Clash : The Essential Clash
Director
2003
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
Super 8 Stories
Self
2001
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Self
2004
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
Himself
2014
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
Just Play The Clash
1980
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Himself
2004
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999Tunnel of Love
Original Music Composer
1997
The Clash On Broadway
1981
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Himself
2005
Dispatches from Nicaragua
2008The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
Rude Boy
The Group
1980Rude Boy
Music
1980The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
Doctor Chance
Vince Taylor
1998
Strummerville
Self (archive footage)
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
Completely Pogued
1988
Degeneration Punk
1997