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John Lydon

Bio: John Joseph Lydon (born 31 January 1956), also known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the late-1970s British punk band the Sex Pistols, which lasted from 1975 until 1978, and again for various revivals during the 1990s and 2000s
Born: Tue, Jan 31 1956
Birthplace: London, England, UK
John Lydon is 68 years old
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Poster of Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
John Lydon was
66 in Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 26 2022
Poster of Rebel Dread
Rebel Dread
John Lydon was
66 in Rebel Dread
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 04 2022
Poster of The Public Image Is Rotten: Songs From The Heart
The Public Image Is Rotten: Songs From The Heart
John Lydon was
62 in The Public Image Is Rotten: Songs From The Heart
Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
John Lydon was
62 in Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Apr 18 2018
Poster of Who the Fuck is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago
Who the Fuck is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago
John Lydon was
61 in Who the Fuck is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
John Lydon was
61 in Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 29 2017
Poster of The Public Image Is Rotten
The Public Image Is Rotten
John Lydon was
61 in The Public Image Is Rotten
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Song to Song
Song to Song
John Lydon was
61 in Song to Song
as 'John Lydon'.
Fri, Mar 17 2017
Poster of Night Flight: Born Again
Night Flight: Born Again
John Lydon was
60 in Night Flight: Born Again
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 10 2016
Poster of Lennon or McCartney
Lennon or McCartney
John Lydon was
58 in Lennon or McCartney
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
John Lydon was
58 in The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
John Lydon was
58 in More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
as 'Performer'.
Fri, Jul 11 2014
Poster of Super Duper Alice Cooper
Super Duper Alice Cooper
John Lydon was
58 in Super Duper Alice Cooper
as 'Self (voice)'.
Thu, Apr 17 2014
Poster of Never Mind the Baubles: Xmas '77 with the Sex Pistols
Never Mind the Baubles: Xmas '77 with the Sex Pistols
John Lydon was
57 in Never Mind the Baubles: Xmas '77 with the Sex Pistols
as 'John Lydon'.
Thu, Dec 26 2013
Poster of Public Image Ltd: Live at Enmore Theatre in Sydney
Public Image Ltd: Live at Enmore Theatre in Sydney
John Lydon was
57 in Public Image Ltd: Live at Enmore Theatre in Sydney
Wed, Apr 10 2013
Poster of Public Image Limited – Live At Rockpalast 1983
Public Image Limited – Live At Rockpalast 1983
John Lydon was
56 in Public Image Limited – Live At Rockpalast 1983
as 'Vocals'.
Mon, Dec 03 2012
Poster of Beware of Mr. Baker
Beware of Mr. Baker
John Lydon was
56 in Beware of Mr. Baker
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 28 2012
Poster of Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
John Lydon was
56 in Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 21 2012
Poster of There Is a PiL in Heaven
There Is a PiL in Heaven
John Lydon was
56 in There Is a PiL in Heaven
Tue, Jun 26 2012
Poster of Punk Britannia at the BBC
Punk Britannia at the BBC
John Lydon was
56 in Punk Britannia at the BBC
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 08 2012
Poster of Sons of Norway
Sons of Norway
John Lydon was
55 in Sons of Norway
as 'Johnny Rotten'.
Fri, Sep 09 2011
Poster of Sex Pistols: The Whole Story
Sex Pistols: The Whole Story
John Lydon was
54 in Sex Pistols: The Whole Story
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England
Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England
John Lydon was
52 in Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 29 2008
Poster of The Sex Pistols: In their own words
The Sex Pistols: In their own words
John Lydon was
51 in The Sex Pistols: In their own words
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Sep 12 2007
Poster of Punk's Not Dead
Punk's Not Dead
John Lydon was
51 in Punk's Not Dead
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 27 2007
Poster of The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
John Lydon was
49 in The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 24 2006
Poster of Joy Division - Under Review
Joy Division - Under Review
John Lydon was
49 in Joy Division - Under Review
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Leftfield: A Final Hit
Leftfield: A Final Hit
John Lydon was
49 in Leftfield: A Final Hit
Mon, Oct 03 2005
Poster of The Sex Pistols: Music Video Box Documentary
The Sex Pistols: Music Video Box Documentary
John Lydon was
48 in The Sex Pistols: Music Video Box Documentary
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
John Lydon was
46 in End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of Classic Albums: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
Classic Albums: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
John Lydon was
46 in Classic Albums: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
as 'Self - Vocals'.
Tue, Nov 19 2002
Poster of 25 Years of Punk
25 Years of Punk
John Lydon was
45 in 25 Years of Punk
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Apr 19 2001
Poster of The Independent
The Independent
John Lydon was
44 in The Independent
as 'Baruce'.
Fri, Nov 10 2000
Poster of The Filth and the Fury
The Filth and the Fury
John Lydon was
44 in The Filth and the Fury
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 29 2000
Poster of Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
John Lydon was
42 in Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Dec 08 1998
Poster of Degeneration Punk
Degeneration Punk
John Lydon was
41 in Degeneration Punk
Fri, Jun 06 1997
Poster of Sex Pistols: Live at Budokan
Sex Pistols: Live at Budokan
John Lydon was
40 in Sex Pistols: Live at Budokan
as 'Johnny Rotton (Himself)'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Sex Pistols: Live in Winterland
Sex Pistols: Live in Winterland
John Lydon was
40 in Sex Pistols: Live in Winterland
as 'Self - Vocals'.
Mon, Jul 29 1996
Poster of Sex Pistols: The Filthy Lucre Tour - Live in Japan
Sex Pistols: The Filthy Lucre Tour - Live in Japan
John Lydon was
40 in Sex Pistols: The Filthy Lucre Tour - Live in Japan
as 'Himself - Vocals'.
Mon, Apr 15 1996
Poster of Dancing Barefoot
Dancing Barefoot
John Lydon was
38 in Dancing Barefoot
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Sex Pistols: Decade... A Look Back (Unlimited Supply)
Sex Pistols: Decade... A Look Back (Unlimited Supply)
John Lydon was
33 in Sex Pistols: Decade... A Look Back (Unlimited Supply)
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of Sex Pistols: Buried Alive
Sex Pistols: Buried Alive
John Lydon was
32 in Sex Pistols: Buried Alive
as 'Himself'.
Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of Public Image Ltd. : Videos
Public Image Ltd. : Videos
John Lydon was
30 in Public Image Ltd. : Videos
Fri, Dec 12 1986
Poster of Anarchy Movie '85
Anarchy Movie '85
John Lydon was
29 in Anarchy Movie '85
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of Public Image Ltd. : Live in Japan '83
Public Image Ltd. : Live in Japan '83
John Lydon was
27 in Public Image Ltd. : Live in Japan '83
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jul 07 1983
Poster of Copkiller
Copkiller
John Lydon was
27 in Copkiller
as 'Leo Smith'.
Tue, Mar 15 1983
Poster of Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
John Lydon was
26 in Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of D.O.A.
D.O.A.
John Lydon was
24 in D.O.A.
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 12 1980
Poster of The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
John Lydon was
24 in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
as 'The Collaborator'.
Thu, Sep 11 1980
Poster of Punk and Its Aftershocks
Punk and Its Aftershocks
John Lydon was
24 in Punk and Its Aftershocks
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 10 1980
Poster of The Punk Rock Movie
The Punk Rock Movie
John Lydon was
22 in The Punk Rock Movie
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 09 1978
Poster of Sex Pistols - Live at the Longhorn
Sex Pistols - Live at the Longhorn
John Lydon was
21 in Sex Pistols - Live at the Longhorn
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 10 1978
Poster of Berlin Wall and the Sex Pistols
Berlin Wall and the Sex Pistols
John Lydon was
21 in Berlin Wall and the Sex Pistols
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Year Of Punk
The Year Of Punk
John Lydon was
21 in The Year Of Punk
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Acceleration Punk
Acceleration Punk
John Lydon was
20 in Acceleration Punk
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Johnny Rotten's Tour of London
Johnny Rotten's Tour of London
John Lydon will be
68+ in Johnny Rotten's Tour of London
Unreleased
Poster of Sex Pistols Live - Phoenix Festival
Sex Pistols Live - Phoenix Festival
John Lydon will be
68+ in Sex Pistols Live - Phoenix Festival
Unreleased
Poster of Sex Pistols - Anthems
Sex Pistols - Anthems
John Lydon will be
68+ in Sex Pistols - Anthems
Unreleased
Poster of Sex Pistols - The Long Lost Videos
Sex Pistols - The Long Lost Videos
John Lydon will be
68+ in Sex Pistols - The Long Lost Videos
Unreleased
Poster of Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
John Lydon will be
68+ in Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Piers Morgan Uncensored
Piers Morgan Uncensored
John Lydon was
66+ in Piers Morgan Uncensored
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 2022
Poster of 70 Years of Youth Revolt
70 Years of Youth Revolt
John Lydon was
64+ in 70 Years of Youth Revolt
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 21 2020
Poster of Punk
Punk
John Lydon was
63+ in Punk
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 11 2019
Poster of The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
John Lydon was
62+ in The Masked Singer
as 'Self, Jester'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 2019
Poster of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
John Lydon was
62+ in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as 'Meat Sweats (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 20 2018
Poster of Punk Britannia
Punk Britannia
John Lydon was
56+ in Punk Britannia
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock
John Lydon was
51+ in Seven Ages of Rock
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
John Lydon was
50+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Blood on the Turntable
Blood on the Turntable
John Lydon was
48+ in Blood on the Turntable
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
John Lydon was
46+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
John Lydon was
46+ in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 2002
Poster of V Graham Norton
V Graham Norton
John Lydon was
46+ in V Graham Norton
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 06 2002
Poster of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
John Lydon was
45+ in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 02 2001
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
John Lydon was
43+ in Where Are They Now?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Fantasy World Cup
Fantasy World Cup
John Lydon was
42+ in Fantasy World Cup
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 09 1998
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
John Lydon was
41+ in Classic Albums
as 'Self - Vocals'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
John Lydon was
40+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Question Time
Question Time
John Lydon was
23+ in Question Time
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979
Poster of The London Weekend Show
The London Weekend Show
John Lydon will be
68+ in The London Weekend Show
First Air Date
Unreleased