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Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) -- From Davy Jones' stunt double to KROQ DJ with a talent scout's vision, "Rodney on the ROQ" has done it all.
The Filth and the Fury (2000) -- A film about the career of the notorious punk rock band, the Sex Pistols.
The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 9 (1995) -- US Home Video Trailer from Warner Bros.
The Filth and the Fury (2000) -- AllTrailers.net - Trailer (Flash)

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Mini Biography:
Johnny Rotten was the lead singer for the legendary punk band, the Sex Pistols... more
Trivia:
Sufferred Spinal Meningitis as a child. more
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(26 articles)
Lydon 'regrets Vicious joining Sex Pistols'
 (From digitalspy. 15 December 2009, 11:05 AM, PST)

Hardware (DVD/Blu-ray Review)
 (From Fangoria. 30 October 2009, 12:39 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:
Johnny Rotten from 'The Sex Pistols' | Public Image Ltd. | Johnny Lydon | the Sex Pistols | Johnny Rotten | The Sex Pistols

Filmography

Soundtrack:
  1. "Banda sonora" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #5.22 (2009) TV episode (writer: "God Save the Queen")
  2. "SuperNews!" (1 episode, 2009)
        - We've Been Tea-Bagged! (2009) TV episode (writer: "Anarchy in the U.K.")
  3. Maradona by Kusturica (2008) (writer: "God Save The Queen")
    ... aka Maradona par Kusturica (France)
  4. "Punklandia" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Vaatteet on mun aatteet (2008) TV episode (lyrics: "Anarchy in the U.K.", "Pretty Vacant") ("Anarchy in the U.K.", "Pretty Vacant")
  5. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (2007) (VG) (writer: "Anarchy In The UK")
  6. "Por Toda Minha Vida" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Renato Russo (2007) TV episode (writer: "Feelings (No Feelings)", "Nookie (Anarch in the U.K.)")
  7. Joy Division (2007) (writer: "Pretty Vacant")
  8. Lost in Translation (2003) (writer: "God Save the Queen" (1977))
  9. Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) (writer: "Holidays in the Sun")
  10. The Rules of Attraction (2002) (writer: "Rise")
    ... aka Die Regeln des Spiels (Germany)
  11. "The Sopranos" (1 episode, 2002)
        - For All Debts Public and Private (2002) TV episode ("World Destruction")
  12. 24 Hour Party People (2002) (writer: "Anarchy In The UK")
    ... aka Twenty Four Hour Party People (UK: DVD title)
  13. Acústico MTV: Legião Urbana (2001) (TV) (writer: "On the Way Home")
  14. Freddy Got Fingered (2001) (writer: "Problems")
  15. The Filth and the Fury (2000) (writer: "God Save The Queen" (Symphony), "Submission", "Seventeen", "Anarchy In The UK", "Pretty Vacant", "Did You No Wrong", "Liar", "EMI", "No Feelings", "I Wanna Be Me", "God Save The Queen", "Problems", "Holidays In The Sun", "Bodies")

  16. Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? (1999) (writer: "Anarchy in the UK")
  17. Rogue Trader (1999) (writer: "Open Up")
  18. Basquiat (1996) (writer: "Public Image", "Rise")
    ... aka Build a Fort, Set It on Fire
  19. Hackers (1995) (writer: "Open Up") (performer: "Open Up")
  20. The Flintstones (1994) (writer: "ANARCHY IN THE UK")
  21. Point Break (1991) (writer: "Criminal")
  22. Hardware (1990) (writer: "The Order of Death")
    ... aka M.A.R.K. 13

  23. Slaves of New York (1989) (writer: "Warrior")
  24. Hiding Out (1987) (writer: "Seattle")
    ... aka Adult Education (USA: alternative title)
  25. Sid and Nancy (1986) (writer: "God Save The Queen", "Anarchy In The UK", "No Feelings", "Holidays In The Sun", "Pretty Vacant", "Problems")
    ... aka Sid and Nancy: Love Kills
  26. "Miami Vice" (1 episode, 1986)
        - Little Miss Dangerous (1986) TV episode (writer: "The Order of Death" (uncredited))
  27. American Pop (1981) ("Pretty Vacant")
  28. D.O.A. (1980) (writer: "Pretty Vacant", "Holidays in the Sun", "Bodies", "Anarchy in the U.K.", "New York", "E.M.I.", "Liar", "God Save the Queen", "I Wanna Be Me")
Actor:
  1. The Independent (2000) .... Baruce

  2. Copkiller (1983) .... Leo Smith
    ... aka Order of Death (Australia) (USA)
    ... aka Cop Killers
    ... aka Copkiller - l'assassino dei poliziotti (Italy)
    ... aka Corrupt (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Corrupt Lieutenant
  3. "Hold Tight!" (1982) TV series .... Guest Artist
  4. The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) (as Johnny Rotten) .... The Collaborator

  5. "Today" (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode dated 1 December 1976 (1976) TV episode
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Breakfast of Imbeciles (2005) (V) (words of wisdom and guidance) (as Johnny Rotten)
Self:
  1. "The ONE Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 4 December 2009 (2009) TV episode (as Johnny Rotten) .... Himself
  2. "Queens of British Pop" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #1.1 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "Kenny & vänner" .... Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2008)
        - Kenny & Johnny Rotten (2008) TV episode (as Johnny Rotten) .... Himself - Guest
  4. There'll Always Be an England (2008) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England - Live from Brixton Academy (Australia)
  5. "Red Eye" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld (International: English title)
        - Episode dated 13 June 2008 (2008) TV episode (as Johnny Rotten) .... Himself
  6. Sex Pistols: Agents of Anarchy (2008) (TV)
  7. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #4.171 (2007) TV episode (as the Sex Pistols) .... Himself
  8. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
        - Episode dated 30 October 2007 (2007) TV episode (as the Sex Pistols) .... Himself
  9. "Bodog Music Battle of the Bands" (2007) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
  10. The Story of Punk (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  11. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2006)
    ... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 10 March 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.17 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  12. "Orange Playlist" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2006)
        - Valentine's Special (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - John Lydon (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  13. John Lydon: Mega Bugs (2005) (V) .... Himself
  14. John Lydon: The Best of British £1 Notes (2005) (V) .... Himself
  15. "The Heaven and Earth Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka Heaven and Earth with Gloria Hunniford (UK: new title)
        - Episode dated 2 October 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  16. Avenue of the Stars: 50 Years of ITV (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  17. Forty Years of Fuck (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  18. Blood on the Turntable (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  19. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2001-2004)
        - Episode #6.1 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.1 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  20. "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka I'm a Celebrity (UK: short title)
        - Episode #3.1 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  21. "The Bronx Bunny Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode #1.6 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  22. "The Belzer Connection" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - The Diana Conspiracy (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  23. "VH-1 Where Are They Now?" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2002)
        - 70s Teen Idols (2002) TV episode .... Himself
        - Bad Boys of Rock II (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  24. "V Graham Norton" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode #1.47 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  25. "The Punk Years" (2002) TV series .... Himself
  26. "RI:SE" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode #1.8 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  27. "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" (2000) TV mini-series .... HImself - Member, Sex Pistols
  28. "Tout le monde en parle" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Episode dated 11 November 2000 (2000) TV episode (as Johnny Rotten) .... Himself
  29. "Rotten TV" .... Himself - Host (3 episodes, 2000)
        - Episode #1.2 (2000) TV episode .... Himself - Host
        - Episode #1.1 (2000) TV episode .... Himself - Host
        - Episode #1.3 (????) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  30. "The Daily Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka Jon Stewart (Australia)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
        - Episode dated 27 March 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  31. The Filth and the Fury (2000) (as Johnny Rotten) .... Himself
  32. "Top Ten" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Punk (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  33. "South Park" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Chef Aid (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
  34. "Fantasy World Cup" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Episode #1.7 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  35. "Judge Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Episode dated 26 January 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  36. Punk and the Pistols (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  37. The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 9 (1995) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Punk
  38. "The Word" (1 episode, 1992)
        - Episode #2.20 (1992) TV episode

  39. "Rockstop!" .... Himself - Interviewee (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 9 September 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Himself - Interviewee
  40. Public Image Ltd.: Videos (1986) (V) (as Public Image Ltd.) .... Himself
  41. Anarchy Movie '85 (1985) (V) (as Public Image Ltd.) .... Himself
  42. Public Image Ltd.: Live in Japan '83 (1983) (V) (as Public Image Ltd.) .... Himself
  43. D.O.A. (1980) (as Johnny Rotten) .... Himself
  44. "The Tomorrow Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
    ... aka The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder (Australia)
    ... aka Tomorrow (USA: short title)
    ... aka Tomorrow Coast to Coast (USA: new title)
        - Public Image Limited (1980) TV episode .... Himself
  45. Punk and Its Aftershocks (1980) (as Johnny Rotten from 'The Sex Pistols') .... Himself
    ... aka British Rock (UK)
    ... aka British Rock - Ready for the 80s (West Germany)
    ... aka Punk in England (USA: DVD box title)

  46. The Punk Rock Movie (1978) (as The Sex Pistols) .... Himself
    ... aka The Punk Rock Movie from England (USA)
Archive Footage:
  1. "Punklandia"
        - Vaatteet on mun aatteet (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "Por Toda Minha Vida"
        - Renato Russo (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  3. NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (2007) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself
  4. Joy Division: Under Review (2006) (V) .... Himself
  5. Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) .... Himself
  6. End of the Century (2003) .... Himself
  7. 24 Hour Party People (2002) (uncredited) .... Himself
  8. Bad Hair Days (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  9. Rage: 20 Years of Punk Rock West Coast Style (2001) .... Himself
  10. "Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song"
        - Pure Pop (2001) TV episode (as The Sex Pistols) .... Themselves
  11. 25 Years of Punk (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  12. If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story (2001) .... Himself
  13. Dancing Barefoot (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  14. Cathode Fuck (1986) (V) .... Himself, Member of Public Image Limited (PiL)
  15. Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style (1983) (V) (as Johnny Rotten) .... Himself
  16. Sex Pistols Number 1 (1977) .... Himself


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