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, classical, avant-garde and electronic music.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) | Self | - |
| 2 | The Velvet Underground (2021) | Self | 7 |
| 3 | Gimme Danger (2016) | - | - |
| 4 | Danny Says (2015) | Self (archive footage) | - |
| 5 | Punk: Attitude (2005) | Self | - |
| 6 | n[eon] (2002) | Narrator | - |
| 7 | Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella (1990) | Self | - |
| 8 | Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) | Self | 8 |
| 9 | Police Car (1966) | Director / Writer | 1 |

