Personal Info
John Davies Cale
John Cale
Acting
Biography
John Davies Cale, OBE, is a Welsh musician, composer, singer, songwriter and record producer.
At an early age Cale discovered a talent for the viola, and became a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales at the age of 13. He was later awarded a scholarship at Goldsmiths College, London, England.
In 1963, he travelled to the United States to continue his musical training with the assistance and influence of Aaron Copland. He was a founding member of the American rock band The Velvet Underground. Over his five-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, drone, classica…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
as Self
The Velvet Underground
as Self
The Invisible Father
as Self
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
as Performer
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
as Himself (archival footage)
Love Twice
as Lester
Danny Says
as Self (archive footage)
Lou Reed - Remembered
John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast
