Johnny Marr

Acting

Johnny Marr

Born October 31, 1963 · Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK (age 62)

Johnny Marr is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous other bands and embarked on a solo career.

Known For

InceptionInception · 2010
Inception
8.42010
MovieActionScience Fiction
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2The Amazing Spider-Man 2 · 2014
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
6.52014
MovieActionAdventure
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.
Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory GallagherGhost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher · 2010
Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher
9.02010
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Ghost Blues follows the life and career of Rory Gallagher from his upbringing in Cork, his early days with a showband, the brief success of Taste and then his legendary solo career leading up to his health problems in later life and tragic death at the age of just 47. There are archive interviews, both audio and visual, with Rory and contributions from many of his friends and admirers including his brother Donal, Bob Geldof, The Edge, Cameron Crowe, Slash, Johnny Marr, James Dean Bradfield, Ronnie Drew, Bill Wyman, Martin Carthy, band members Ted McKenna and Gerry McAvoy and many more.
The Sound of 007The Sound of 007 · 2022
The Sound of 007
7.32022
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean Connery’s Dr No through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die.
The World Won’t ListenThe World Won’t Listen · 2005
The World Won’t Listen
2005
Movie
British artist Phil Collins has made work in conflicted geopolitical sites around the world, including Baghdad, Belfast, Bogotá, and Ramallah, creating nuanced representations of people and places. In a departure from many documentaries and site-specific practice, Collins engages politics and pop culture in tandem, often soliciting the participation of the communities in which he works. His video installation Dünya Dinlemiyor (Turkish for "the world won't listen") features young people in Istanbul performing karaoke versions of songs by the 1980s band The Smiths. Within the politically fraught context of Istanbul, The Smiths' melancholic pop takes on new poignancy, asking us to listen to what the rest of the world won't. Collins was a nominee for the 2006 Turner Prize.
FreeheldFreeheld · 2015
Freeheld
7.22015
MovieRomanceDrama
New Jersey car mechanic Stacie Andree and her police detective girlfriend Laurel Hester both battle to secure Hester's pension benefits after she was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Hans Zimmer: Live in PragueHans Zimmer: Live in Prague · 2017
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
8.62017
MovieMusic
Hans Zimmer is one of the most successful film music composers working today. His multi-award winning career reaches back to the mid-eighties and he has developed close working relationships with renowned directors such as Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Bay, Ron Howard, Gore Verbinski and Christopher Nolan. His credits include some of the biggest blockbuster movies of all time along with acclaimed TV series such as The Crown and Planet Earth II. This concert was filmed on 7th May 2016 in Prague during Hans Zimmer’s hugely successful European concert tour. Hans was accompanied by a band, orchestra and choir, 72 musicians in total, including guitarist Johnny Marr. The staging was spectacular with a ground breaking light show, stunning visuals and a state of the art sound system. Hans Zimmer performs on multiple instruments and gives introductory insights to many of the pieces during the concert. This show is a treat for lovers of both great music and great movies.
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the DesertHans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert · 2025
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
8.12025
MovieMusicDocumentary
An extraordinary live performance of Hans Zimmer's most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King. Featuring conversations with creative collaborators Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Pharrell Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more.

Movies

InceptionInception · 2010
Inception
8.42010
MovieActionScience Fiction
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2The Amazing Spider-Man 2 · 2014
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
6.52014
MovieActionAdventure
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.
Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory GallagherGhost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher · 2010
Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher
9.02010
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Ghost Blues follows the life and career of Rory Gallagher from his upbringing in Cork, his early days with a showband, the brief success of Taste and then his legendary solo career leading up to his health problems in later life and tragic death at the age of just 47. There are archive interviews, both audio and visual, with Rory and contributions from many of his friends and admirers including his brother Donal, Bob Geldof, The Edge, Cameron Crowe, Slash, Johnny Marr, James Dean Bradfield, Ronnie Drew, Bill Wyman, Martin Carthy, band members Ted McKenna and Gerry McAvoy and many more.
The Sound of 007The Sound of 007 · 2022
The Sound of 007
7.32022
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean Connery’s Dr No through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die.
The World Won’t ListenThe World Won’t Listen · 2005
The World Won’t Listen
2005
Movie
British artist Phil Collins has made work in conflicted geopolitical sites around the world, including Baghdad, Belfast, Bogotá, and Ramallah, creating nuanced representations of people and places. In a departure from many documentaries and site-specific practice, Collins engages politics and pop culture in tandem, often soliciting the participation of the communities in which he works. His video installation Dünya Dinlemiyor (Turkish for "the world won't listen") features young people in Istanbul performing karaoke versions of songs by the 1980s band The Smiths. Within the politically fraught context of Istanbul, The Smiths' melancholic pop takes on new poignancy, asking us to listen to what the rest of the world won't. Collins was a nominee for the 2006 Turner Prize.
FreeheldFreeheld · 2015
Freeheld
7.22015
MovieRomanceDrama
New Jersey car mechanic Stacie Andree and her police detective girlfriend Laurel Hester both battle to secure Hester's pension benefits after she was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Hans Zimmer: Live in PragueHans Zimmer: Live in Prague · 2017
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
8.62017
MovieMusic
Hans Zimmer is one of the most successful film music composers working today. His multi-award winning career reaches back to the mid-eighties and he has developed close working relationships with renowned directors such as Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Bay, Ron Howard, Gore Verbinski and Christopher Nolan. His credits include some of the biggest blockbuster movies of all time along with acclaimed TV series such as The Crown and Planet Earth II. This concert was filmed on 7th May 2016 in Prague during Hans Zimmer’s hugely successful European concert tour. Hans was accompanied by a band, orchestra and choir, 72 musicians in total, including guitarist Johnny Marr. The staging was spectacular with a ground breaking light show, stunning visuals and a state of the art sound system. Hans Zimmer performs on multiple instruments and gives introductory insights to many of the pieces during the concert. This show is a treat for lovers of both great music and great movies.
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the DesertHans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert · 2025
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
8.12025
MovieMusicDocumentary
An extraordinary live performance of Hans Zimmer's most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King. Featuring conversations with creative collaborators Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Pharrell Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more.
Acoustic at the BBCAcoustic at the BBC · 2011
Acoustic at the BBC
4.82011
MovieMusic
A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Noel Gallagher and Biffy Clyro.
Inside The SmithsInside The Smiths · 2007
Inside The Smiths
3.82007
Movie
Insight into The Smiths from interviews with Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke, the rhythm section.
Morrissey Foretelling The Death of DianaMorrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana · 2006
Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana
2006
MovieMusic
The sixteen minute video suggests – through an exquisitely constructed montage of found film and video footage, appropriated song fragments, and a meticulously researched voice-over narrative – that Morrissey, the former lead singer of The Smiths, somehow anticipated the 1997 death of Princess Diana via cryptic clues and asides secreted in his lyrics or embedded in images on Smiths’ record sleeves or in their pop videos. Focusing on a track-by-track analysis of The Smiths’ seminal 1986 Album “The Queen Is Dead” Laumann’s film adopts the form of a conspiracy-theory-cum-urban-myth, and despite its labyrinthine twists-and turns, seems to make absolute sense: somehow proving its case, suggesting that perhaps Morrissey – albeit aided and abetted by extraterrestrial forces – did indeed possess clairvoyant powers.
The Importance of Being MorrisseyThe Importance of Being Morrissey · 2003
The Importance of Being Morrissey
6.92003
MovieTV MovieMusic
Featuring interviews by famous fans and followers, this rare documentary encapsulates the essence of the controversial, enigmatic, and deliciously melancholic bard.
Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw PowerSearch and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power · 2010
Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power
2010
MovieMusicDocumentary
A documentary focused on Iggy Pop & The Stooges and their album "Raw Power".
The Smiths: Live In WolverhamptonThe Smiths: Live In Wolverhampton
The Smiths: Live In Wolverhampton
MovieMusic
The Smiths live at Wolverhampton civic Hall on 15th October 1986. The Queen Is Dead - Panic - I Want the One I Can't Have - Vicar in a Tutu - There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - Ask Rusholme Ruffians - Frankly, Mr. Shankly - The Boy With the Thorn in His Side - What She Said - Is It Really So Strange? - Never Had No One Ever - Cemetry Gates - London - Meat Is Murder - I Know It's Over - The Draize Train - How Soon Is Now - Still Ill - Bigmouth Strikes Again
Last Shop StandingLast Shop Standing · 2012
Last Shop Standing
6.12012
MovieMusicDocumentary
Last Shop Standing, inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones, takes you behind the counter to discover why nearly 2000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 1960's, 70's and 80's, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as well as new technologies. Where did it all go wrong? Why were 3 shops a week closing? Will we be left with no record shops with the continuing rise of downloading? Hear from over 20 record shop owners and music industry leaders as well as musicians including Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Nerina Pallot, Richard Hawley and Clint Boon as they all tell us how the shops became and still are a part of their own musical education, a place to cherish and discover new bands and new music.
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday TributeNelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute · 1988
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
6.51988
MovieMusic
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.
Scott Walker: 30 Century ManScott Walker: 30 Century Man · 2007
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
7.12007
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.
The Smiths: For The Last time - Live at the Brixton AcademyThe Smiths: For The Last time - Live at the Brixton Academy · 1986
The Smiths: For The Last time - Live at the Brixton Academy
1986
MovieMusicDocumentary
Live at the Brixton Academy in London, England on the 12th of December, 1986. Setlist: 1) Ask 2) Bigmouth Strikes Again [with "Panic" drum tease intro] 3) London 4) Miserable Lie 5) Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 6) The Boy With The Thorn In His Side 7) Shoplifters Of The World Unite 8) There Is A Light That Never Goes Out 9) Is It Really So Strange 10) Cemetry Gates 11) This Night Has Opened My Eyes 12) Still Ill 13) Panic 14) The Queen Is Dead 15) William It Was Really Nothing 16) Hand In Glove *This concert, put together as a benefit for the Artists Against Apartheid, was originally due to be held at the Royal Albert Hall on the 14th of November but it had to be rescheduled following Johnny’s car accident. It turned out to be the last time the Smiths were on stage together, bar a few TV appearances. This was the only time “Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others”, “Shoplifters Of The World Unite” and the “London”/”Miserable Lie” medley were ever performed by them.
The PriestThe Priest · 2017
The Priest
2017
MovieMusicDrama
Johnny Marr has teamed up with the award-winning actor Maxine Peake to create a new project which sets Peake’s spoken word performances to Marr’s instrumental soundscapes. ‘The Priest’ is based upon the characters that Joe Gallagher met on the streets in the first few days after becoming homeless in Edinburgh. Gallagher wrote a diary of his experiences for the Big Issue under the pseudonym James Campbell when he first became homeless in May 2015 and continued until he found a new home in March 2016. This short film was filmed in Manchester and features Molly Windsor in the lead role.
Days Like TheseDays Like These · 1986
Days Like These
10.01986
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Documentary containing interviews and concert footage of the various musicians and bands within the Red Wedge organization on a tour within the UK.
The Smiths: Still IllThe Smiths: Still Ill · 2007
The Smiths: Still Ill
2007
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This DVD contains an incredible amount of insight into the two songwriting talents of The Smiths: Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Seen here for the first time is a less-than-usual guarded, open-but-cautious early Morrissey in a revealing unedited interview.
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacCollKirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl · 2001
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
10.02001
MovieMusicDocumentary
A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.
The Smiths: Live at The Haçienda, ManchesterThe Smiths: Live at The Haçienda, Manchester · 1983
The Smiths: Live at The Haçienda, Manchester
8.01983
MovieMusic
This was the first hometown gig where the Smiths were headliners. As the band came on stage Morrissey greeted the fans "Hello you little charmers... we're the Smiths, how d'you do?" then launched into "You've Got Everything Now". Throughout the show, in one song out of two (faster numbers), Morrissey - who still looked ill at ease on stage at the time - had something to shake in his right hand while with the left one he held the microphone.
The Smiths: RankThe Smiths: Rank · 1986
The Smiths: Rank
1986
Movie
Live at the Kilburn National Ballroom in London, England on the 23rd of October, 1986. Live-album released on the 5th of September, 1988. Setlist: 1) The Queen Is Dead 2) Panic 3) I Want the One I Can't Have 4) Vicar in a Tutu 5) There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 6) Ask 7) Rusholme Ruffians [with "(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame" intro] 8) Frankly, Mr. Shankly 9) The Boy With the Thorn in His Side 10) What She Said [with "Rubber Ring" intro and outro] 11) Is It Really So Strange? 12) Never Had No One Ever 13) Cemetry Gates 14) London 15) Meat Is Murder [with "The Headmaster Ritual" guitar tease intro] 16) I Know It's Over 17) The Draize Train 18) How Soon Is Now? 19) Still Ill 20) Bigmouth Strikes Again

TV Shows

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon · 2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.82014
SeriesComedy
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You? · 2007
Would I Lie to You?
7.82007
SeriesComedy
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
PortlandiaPortlandia · 2011
Portlandia
6.92011
SeriesComedy
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
RockpalastRockpalast · 1974
Rockpalast
10.01974
Series
World in ActionWorld in Action · 1963
World in Action
7.01963
SeriesDocumentary
World in Action was Granada Television’s flagship ITV current affairs series, running from 7 Jan 1963 to 7 Dec 1998, and built a reputation for film-led investigative reporting and a forceful editorial stance. Its journalism produced major public and political repercussions—including investigations associated with miscarriages of justice such as the Birmingham Six—and it also served as a platform for landmark documentary projects, including the first broadcast of “Seven Up!” as part of the strand in 1964.
Seven Ages of RockSeven Ages of Rock · 2007
Seven Ages of Rock
9.02007
SeriesDocumentary
A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.
BBC Radio 2 Piano RoomBBC Radio 2 Piano Room
BBC Radio 2 Piano Room
7.0
Series
Live performances from much-loved music stars, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios.
Girls and Boys - Sex and British PopGirls and Boys - Sex and British Pop · 2005
Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop
2005
SeriesDocumentary
Four-part documentary series that tells the story of British pop music and our changing attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality.