Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Garnant, United Kingdom
Nationality
Languages
English, Welsh
Spouses
Betsey Johnson (1968-1971), Cynthia Wells (1971-1975), Risé Cale (1981-1997)
Children
1 child: Eden Cale
Parents
William Arthur George Cale, Margaret Davies
Residences
Garnant, London, Los Angeles, New York City
Education
Ammanford Grammar School, Goldsmiths, University of London
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 43,254 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Career
Career spanning 48 years (1966-2014)
Year context
Born in 1942 -- Battle of Midway; Manhattan Project begins; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Horse, sign of Pisces
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (46)
About Face: The Story of the Jewish Refugee Soldiers of World War II
Composer
Paul Sanchez est revenu!
Composer
Les Unwanted de Europa
Composer
Lennon or McCartney
Film
Sport de filles
Composer
A Burning Hot Summer
Composer
Salamandra
Film
Seven Ages of Rock
TV Series
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
Film
Rhinoceros Eyes
Composer
AWARDS (5)
B
Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem
WON
B
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
WON
B
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
WON
B
honorary degree
WON
Biography
John Davies Cale is a Welsh musician, composer, and record producer who was a founding member of the influential American rock band the Velvet Underground. Over his six-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles of rock and avant-garde music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Cale?
John Cale is 84 years old, born on .
Where was John Cale born?
John Cale was born in Garnant.
What movies or shows has John Cale been in?
John Cale has 46 credits in our database. Notable titles include About Face: The Story of the Jewish Refugee Soldiers of World War II (2020), Paul Sanchez est revenu! (2018), Les Unwanted de Europa (2018), Lennon or McCartney (2014), Sport de filles (2012).
Where can I find more information about John Cale?
You can find more about John Cale on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
