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Sid Vicious (I) (1957–1979)

Along with fellow Sex Pistol member, Johnny Rotten, lanky, sneering, pock faced Sid epitomised the punk movement born in the mid 1970s in working class England. Sid Vicious (real name John Beverly) wasn't an original member of the Pistols, but rather joined the band after original bassist, Glen Matlock dropped out after personality clashes with ... See full bio »
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Known For

The Astronaut's Wife
The Astronaut's Wife Soundtrack
(1999)
Goodfellas
Goodfellas Soundtrack
(1990)
Sid and Nancy
Sid and Nancy Soundtrack
(1986)
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle The Gimmick
(1980)
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Filmography

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 2017 Dare to Be Different (Documentary) (performer: "My Way")
  Californication (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Smile (2014) ... (performer: "My Way" - uncredited) / (writer: "My Way" - uncredited)
 2011 Juan of the Dead (performer: "My Way")
 2010 Punisher '79-82 (Short) (performer: "My Way")
 2003 On the Road (Video documentary short) (writer: "Holidays in the Sun" - uncredited)
 2000 The Filth and the Fury (Documentary) (writer: "Holidays In The Sun", "Bodies" - as Vicious)
 1999 Performance and Cocktails: Live at Morfa Stadium (Video) (writer: "Holidays in the Sun" - as Vicious)
 1999 The Astronaut's Wife (performer: "My Way")
 1990 Goodfellas (performer: "My Way")
 1990 Rodrigo D: No futuro (performer: "My Way")
 1987 Fame (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Ian's Girl (1987) ... (writer: "No Feelings")
 1986 Sid and Nancy (writer: "Holidays In The Sun" - as Vicious)
 1980 D.O.A. (Documentary) (writer: "Holidays In The Sun", "Bodies" - as Vicious)
 1979 Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (performer: "My Way")
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | 4 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Alternate Names:

John Beverley | John Simon Richie | Simon Ritchie | The Sex Pistols

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[answer to a reporter asking "where would you want to be?", pursuant his trial for his girlfriend Nancy's murder] Under the ground. See more »

Trivia:

His ashes were scattered on Nancy Spungen's grave by his mother, Ann. Eileen Polk said that Spungen's family would not allow Sid to be buried next to her, despite his request, nor would the Jewish cemetery permit scattering the ashes there. They were escorted through the cemetery and Ann later returned to scatter the ashes in secret. See more »

Trademark:

Leather jacket See more »

Nickname:

Sidney

Star Sign:

Taurus
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