Jarvis Cocker

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Jarvis Cocker

Born September 19, 1963 · Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK (age 62)

Jarvis Branson Cocker is an English musician and radio presenter. As the founder, frontman, lyricist, and sole consistent member of the band Pulp, he became a figurehead of the Britpop genre of the mid-1990s. Following Pulp's hiatus, Cocker has pursued a solo career, and for seven years he presented the BBC Radio 6 Music show Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service.

Known For

Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire · 2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
7.82005
MovieAdventureFantasy
When his name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools. Signs of Voldemort's return emerge as Harry's friends help him prepare for the Triwizard Tournament.
Fantastic Mr. FoxFantastic Mr. Fox · 2009
Fantastic Mr. Fox
7.82009
MovieAdventureAnimation
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
Asteroid CityAsteroid City · 2023
Asteroid City
6.52023
MovieComedyDrama
In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening SunThe French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun · 2021
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun
7.02021
MovieDramaComedy
The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
The Wonderful Story of Henry SugarThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar · 2023
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
7.32023
MovieComedyFantasy
A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.
The HouseThe House · 2022
The House
7.02022
MovieAnimationDrama
Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.
6 Desires6 Desires · 2014
6 Desires
7.52014
MovieDocumentary
Documentary filmmaker Mark Cousins follows in the footsteps of DH Lawrence in this dazzling road-trip through Sardinia.
Six by SondheimSix by Sondheim · 2013
Six by Sondheim
7.12013
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.

Filmography

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Pulp HitsPulp Hits · 2002
Pulp Hits
2002
Movie
Pulp is the vehicle of geeky English auteur Jarvis Cocker, who formed the band with Sheffield schoolmates in 1978 at the age of 15, but didn't achieve success until the 90s. Before then they tried many different styles, and many different band-members, but with frustratingly similar results - widespread apathy. One exception was Radio 1 DJ John Peel, who granted Pulp a number of live radio sessions - again though, very little caught the public imagination. Eventually signing to Island in the early 90s, it was their major-label debut His 'n' Hers in 1994 that finally saw Pulp breaking into public consciousness. In Cocker they had an enigmatic singer and a sharp, witty lyricist: and new wave pop singles like "Lipgloss" and "Do You Remember The First Time?" were anthemic enough to break the UK charts. At the height of the Britpop craze, Pulp were at the forefront along with Suede, Oasis and Blur. Their follow-up album, 1995's Different Class, was an even bigger...

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