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Alternate Names:
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts | The Runaways

Filmography

Soundtrack:
  1. Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball (2010) (V) (writer: "Cherry Bomb")
    ... aka "Untitled Smokin' Aces Prequel" - USA

  2. "Dancing with the Stars" (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka "D.W.T.S." - USA (informal title)
        - Round Seven (2009) TV episode (writer: "I Hate Myself for Loving You" (uncredited))
  3. Endless Bummer (2009) (writer: "Bad Reputation")
  4. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) (writer: "I Hate Myself For Loving You")
  5. Baby Mama (2008) (writer: "Bad Reputation")
  6. In Twilight's Shadow (2008) (writer: "Kiss On The Lips")
  7. Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) (arranger: "I Love Rock & Roll")
  8. "Jammin'" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Girl in a Coma Meets Joan Jett (2006) TV episode (writer: "I Hate Myself For Loving You")
  9. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 20 September 2006 (2006) TV episode (writer: "Change The World")
  10. "The O.C." (2 episodes, 2003-2006)
        - The Man of the Year (2006) TV episode (writer: "Cherry Bomb")
        - The Girlfriend (2003) TV episode (writer: "Wait For Me")
  11. RV (2006) (writer: "Cherry Bomb")
    ... aka "Runaway Vacation" - International (English title)
  12. Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone (2006) (performer: "Judy Is A Punk")
  13. "NBC Sunday Night Football" (2006) TV series (unknown episodes)
  14. Bad News Bears (2005) ("Bad Reputation")
  15. Standing Still (2005/II) (writer: "Bad Reputation") (performer: "Bad Reputation")
    ... aka "Amy Adams in Night Before Wedding" - Japan (English title) (DVD title)
  16. The Gits (2005) (performer: "In A Past Life")
  17. "Las Vegas" (1 episode, 2003)
        - Groundhog Summer (2003) TV episode (performer: "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)")
  18. Wonderland (2003) (writer: "Bad Reputation" (1981)) (performer: "Bad Reputation" (1981))
  19. "The Wire" (2 episodes, 2003)
        - Port in a Storm (2003) TV episode (performer: "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?")
        - Storm Warnings (2003) TV episode (performer: "Roadrunner")
  20. "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka "Queer Eye" - USA (new title)
        - Make Room for Lisa: Tom K (2003) TV episode (performer: "Bad Reputation")
  21. "I Love the '80s" (1 episode, 2002)
        - 1982 (2002) TV episode (performer: "I Love Rock N' Roll")
  22. "Dawson's Creek" (1 episode, 2002)
        - Highway to Hell (2002) TV episode (writer: "I Hate Myself For Loving You")
  23. Sex with Strangers (2002) (writer: "I Hate Myself For Loving You") (performer: "I Hate Myself For Loving You")
  24. Shrek (2001) (writer: "Bad Reputation" (1981)) (performer: "Bad Reputation" (1981))
  25. The Fluffer (2001) (writer: "Cherry Bomb")
  26. Just Can't Get Enough (2001) (performer: "Do You Wanna Touch")
  27. I'm the One That I Want (2000) (writer: "Cherry Bomb", "BAD REPUTATION")

  28. "Freaks and Geeks" (1999) TV series (unknown episodes)
  29. Detroit Rock City (1999) (writer: "School Days")
  30. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) (writer: "Bad Reputation") (performer: "Bad Reputation")
  31. Rounders (1998) (writer: "I Hate Myself For Loving You")
  32. Southie (1998) (writer: "Cherry Bomb") (performer: "Cherry Bomb")
  33. Boogie Boy (1998) (writer: "Full Cycle")
  34. Slaves to the Underground (1997) (performer: "Activity Grrrl", "You Got A Problem")
  35. Sparkler (1997) (performer: "Do You Wanna Touch")
  36. Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life (1997) (TV) (writer: "Bad Reputation") (performer: "Bad Reputation")
  37. Not Bad for a Girl (1996) (performer: "I Wanna Be Your Dog", "Bad Reputation")
  38. Striptease (1996) (writer: "I Hate Myself For Loving You", "Frustrated")
  39. Tank Girl (1995) (performer: "Let's Do It")
  40. "Northern Exposure" (1 episode, 1993)
        - A River Doesn't Run Through It (1993) TV episode (performer: "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)")
  41. Dazed and Confused (1993) (writer: "Cherry Bomb")
  42. "Highlander" (1 episode, 1992)
        - Free Fall (1992) TV episode (writer: "Cherry Bomb")
  43. Days of Thunder (1990) (writer: "LONG LIVE THE NIGHT")

  44. Light of Day (1987) (writer: "This Means War", "Rabbits Got The Gun") (performer: "Sweet Emotion", "Rabbits Got The Gun")
  45. Riders of the Storm (1986) (writer: "Fantasy")
  46. Du-beat-e-o (1984) (writer: "You Don't Know What You've Got", "I Want You", "Tell Me", "You Can't Get Me", "We're All Crazy Now") (performer: "You Don't Know What You've Got", "I Want You", "Tell Me", "You Can't Get Me", "We're All Crazy Now")
    ... aka "We're All Crazy Now" - USA (alternative title)
  47. Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style (1983) (V) (performer: "Bad Reputation" (uncredited))
  48. Urgh! A Music War (1981) (performer: "Bad Reputation")

  49. Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway (1976) (TV) (writer: "Cherry Bomb")
Actress:
  1. Multiple Sarcasms (2010) .... Night Club band

  2. Endless Bummer (2009) .... Dell
  3. Lock and Roll Forever (2009) .... Charlotte superstar
  4. Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) (uncredited) .... Guitar Player
    ... aka "Repo!" - Japan (English title)
  5. "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" .... Sylvia Rhodes (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka "Law & Order: CI" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
        - Reunion (2008) TV episode .... Sylvia Rhodes
  6. Godly Boyish (2004) (voice) .... Narrator
  7. The Sweet Life (2003) .... Sherry
  8. By Hook or by Crook (2001) .... News Interviewee
  9. "Walker, Texas Ranger" .... Dierdre Harris (1 episode, 2000)
        - Wedding Bells: Part 1 (2000) TV episode .... Dierdre Harris

  10. Boogie Boy (1998) .... Jerk
  11. Talking About the Weather (1994)
  12. "Highlander" .... Felicia Martins (1 episode, 1992)
        - Free Fall (1992) TV episode .... Felicia Martins

  13. Light of Day (1987) .... Patti Rasnick
Music Department:
  1. "Freaks and Geeks" (composer: main title song) (8 episodes, 1999-2000) (composer: theme music) (3 episodes, 2000)
        - Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (2000) TV episode (composer: main title song)
        - Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) TV episode (composer: main title song)
        - The Garage Door (2000) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Looks and Books (2000) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Diary (2000) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (6 more)
Producer:
  1. The Runaways (2010) (executive producer)

  2. Real Wild Child: Video Anthology (2003) (V) (producer)
Thanks:
  1. In Twilight's Shadow (2008) (special thanks)
  2. What We Do Is Secret (2007) (special thanks)
  3. Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig (2003) (V) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Herself / ... (2 episodes, 2006-2010)
        - Episode dated 9 March 2010 (2010) TV episode .... Herself - Musical Guest
        - Episode dated 20 September 2006 (2006) TV episode (as Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) .... Herself/Musical Guest
  2. "The Music Video Exposed" .... Herself (1 episode, 2010)
        - David Mallet (2010) TV episode .... Herself

  3. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright (2009) (V) .... Herself
  4. VH1 Rock Honors (2008) (TV) .... Herself
  5. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2008) (TV) .... Herself
  6. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 24 February 2008 (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Herself
  7. "The Hour" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka "CBC News: The Hour" - Canada (English title) (long title)
        - Episode dated 2 October 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  8. "The Henry Rollins Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Joan Jett/Blood Brothers (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  9. "American Chopper: The Series" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Flowjet Bike Part 2 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  10. "Jammin'" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Girl in a Coma Meets Joan Jett (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  11. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Herself - Musical Guest (2 episodes, 2006)
        - Episode dated 5 December 2006 (2006) TV episode (as Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) .... Herself - Musical Guest
        - Episode dated 4 December 2006 (2006) TV episode (as Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) .... Herself - Musical Guest
  12. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 10 November 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  13. "Extra" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka "Extra: The Entertainment Magazine" - USA (alternative title)
        - Episode dated 6 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  14. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Herself - Musical Guest / ... (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #3.11 (2006) TV episode (as Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) .... Herself - Musical Guest/Interviewee
  15. "Good Morning America Weekend Edition" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 30 July 2006 (2006) TV episode
  16. 7th Inning Stretch (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  17. "Steven's Untitled Rock Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 9 June 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  18. Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone (2006) .... Herself
  19. Faustbook (2006) (V) (uncredited) .... Herself
  20. "Handmade Modern" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Form and Function (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  21. The Investigators: Death of a Rising Star (2005) (TV) .... Herself (2005)
  22. The Gits (2005) .... Interviewee
  23. "City Confidential" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Seattle, WA: Long Walk Home (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  24. "The Al Franken Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #1.10 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  25. "The O'Reilly Factor" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 26 July 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  26. "Staffers" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #1.1 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  27. Nine Days in New Hampshire (2004) (TV) .... Herself
  28. "War Stories with Oliver North" .... Herself (1 episode, 2003)
        - A Salute to the USO! (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  29. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Herself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka "E.T." - USA (informal title)
    ... aka "This Week in Entertainment" - USA (weekend title)
        - Episode dated 25 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  30. Real Wild Child: Video Anthology (2003) (V) .... Herself
  31. "Crossing Over with John Edward" .... Herself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode dated 29 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  32. "When I Was a Girl" .... Herself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Singers (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  33. Coup d'état (2003) .... Herself
  34. "Full Frontal Fashion" .... Herself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode dated 13 July 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  35. Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) .... Herself
  36. Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig (2003) (V) .... Herself
  37. Uncut: The True Story of Hair (2002) .... Herself
  38. "VH-1 Where Are They Now?" .... Herself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Girls, Girls, Girls (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  39. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Live! (2001) (V) .... Herself
  40. MTV 20: Live & Almost Legal (2001) (TV) .... Herself
  41. Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock (2001) .... Herself
  42. "In the Life" .... Herself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Pride (2001) TV episode .... Herself
  43. "America's Most Wanted" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1995-2001)
    ... aka "A.M.W." - USA (short title)
    ... aka "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back" - USA (new title)
        - America Fights Back: Rock 'n' Roll Bad Boys Special Edition (2001) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 8 July 1995 (1995) TV episode .... Herself
  44. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Episode dated 1 November 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Herself
  45. "The Roseanne Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Episode dated 18 May 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Herself

  46. "Ellen" .... Herself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka "These Friends of Mine" - USA (first season title)
        - Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah (1997) TV episode (uncredited) .... Herself
  47. Not Bad for a Girl (1996) .... Herself
  48. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1994-1996)
    ... aka "Late Show Backstage" - USA (title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka "The Late Show" - USA (informal short title)
        - Episode dated 20 May 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 21 July 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Herself
  49. "Unsolved Mysteries" .... Herself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Episode dated 2 February 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Herself
  50. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Herself (3 episodes, 1987-1991)
        - Episode dated 28 November 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 23 February 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 14 January 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Herself

  51. "Main Street" .... Herself (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 6 January 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Herself
  52. "Today" .... Herself (1 episode, 1987)
    ... aka "NBC News Today" - USA (promotional title)
    ... aka "The Today Show" - USA (alternative title)
        - Episode dated 5 January 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Herself
  53. Du-beat-e-o (1984) .... Herself (Runaways member)
    ... aka "We're All Crazy Now" - USA (alternative title)
  54. "Musikladen" .... Herself (5 episodes, 1977-1983)
        - Episode #1.82 (1983) TV episode (as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) .... Herself
        - Episode #1.75 (1982) TV episode (as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) .... Herself
        - Episode #1.72 (1982) TV episode (as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) .... Herself
        - Episode #1.70 (1982) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #1.36 (1977) TV episode (as The Runaways) .... Herself
  55. "Top of the Pops" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1982)
        - Episode dated 13 May 1982 (1982) TV episode (as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) .... Herself
        - Episode dated 29 April 1982 (1982) TV episode (as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) .... Herself
  56. Urgh! A Music War (1981) .... Herself

  57. "The Old Grey Whistle Test" .... Herself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode #7.6 (1977) TV episode (as The Runaways) .... Herself
  58. "The Tomorrow Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka "Tomorrow" - USA (short title)
    ... aka "Tomorrow Coast to Coast" - USA (new title)
        - Episode dated 11 October 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Herself

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