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Joan Jett
Acting

Joan Jett

Born 1958-09-22
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American singer, guitarist, record producer, and actress. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". She has three albums that have been certified platinum or gold and in 2015, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jett has been described as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".

Known For

Prominent works featuring Joan Jett

Steven Universe
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Steven Universe

2013
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001
TMDB3.8
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993
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The Runaways
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The Runaways

2010
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Walker, Texas Ranger
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Walker, Texas Ranger

1993
TMDB3.5
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992
TMDB2.7
Highlander: The Series
TV
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Highlander: The Series

1992
TMDB3.7
Mozart in the Jungle
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Mozart in the Jungle

2014
TMDB3.8
Repo! The Genetic Opera
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Repo! The Genetic Opera

2008
TMDB3.1

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (72 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
FireAid Benefit ConcertFireAid Benefit ConcertSelfMovie2025
Stevie Van Zandt: DiscipleStevie Van Zandt: DiscipleSelfMovie2024
Chuck Zito: An American StoryChuck Zito: An American StorySelfMovie2024
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume TwoOne-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume TwoSelf (archive footage)Movie2024
Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen EventDolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen EventMusicMovie2023
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. RexAngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. RexSelfMovie2023
Women Who RockWomen Who RockSelfTV Series2022
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Live at The SummitSelfMovie2020
DuncanvilleDuncanvilleCheryl (voice)TV Series2020
The Grand Unified Theory of Howard BloomThe Grand Unified Theory of Howard BloomSelfMovie2019
Undateable JohnUndateable JohnRoxyMovie2019
Undateable JohnUndateable JohnExecutive ProducerMovie2019
Suzi QSuzi QSelfMovie2019
WWE WrestleMania 35WWE WrestleMania 35Self (Live Performance)Movie2019
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll MagazineCreem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll MagazineSelf - MusicianMovie2019
PunkPunkSelfTV Series2019
Bad ReputationBad ReputationSelfMovie2018
Honor Amongst MenHonor Amongst MenStephanieMovie2018
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017SelfMovie2018
L7: Pretend We're DeadL7: Pretend We're DeadSelfMovie2017
New Wave: Dare to be DifferentNew Wave: Dare to be DifferentSelf - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / SongwriterMovie2017
Ordinary WorldOrdinary WorldSelfMovie2016
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Live at Jones Beach Long Island, NY 2016Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Live at Jones Beach Long Island, NY 2016Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm GuitarMovie2016
Girls in Bands at the BBCGirls in Bands at the BBCSelf (archive footage)Movie2015
The MuppetsThe MuppetsSelfTV Series2015
Sex&Drugs&Rock&RollSex&Drugs&Rock&RollJoan JettTV Series2015
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyRock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelfMovie2015
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015SelfMovie2015
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center SessionsJoan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center SessionsSelfMovie2015
Big DriverBig DriverBetsy NealMovie2014
The Joy of the Guitar RiffThe Joy of the Guitar RiffSelfMovie2014
Mozart in the JungleMozart in the JungleJoan JettTV Series2014
The Punk SingerThe Punk SingerSelfMovie2013
Steven UniverseSteven UniverseSunshine Justice (voice)TV Series2013
Two: The Story of Roman & NyroTwo: The Story of Roman & NyroSelfMovie2013
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Lollapalooza 2012Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Lollapalooza 2012SelfMovie2012
Multiple SarcasmsMultiple SarcasmsLead SingerMovie2010
The RunawaysThe RunawaysExecutive ProducerMovie2010
National Lampoon Presents: Endless BummerNational Lampoon Presents: Endless BummerDelMovie2009
Lock and Roll ForeverLock and Roll ForeverCharlotte SuperstarMovie2009
Repo! The Genetic OperaRepo! The Genetic Opera'Seventeen' Guitarist (uncredited)Movie2008
The GitsThe GitsSelfMovie2008
Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny RamoneToo Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny RamoneSelfMovie2006
FaustbookFaustbookselfMovie2006
The Henry Rollins ShowThe Henry Rollins ShowSelfTV Series2006
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New WaveThe Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New WaveSelfMovie2006
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelfTV Series2005
Godly BoyishGodly BoyishNarrator (voice)Movie2004
Edgeplay: A Film About The RunawaysEdgeplay: A Film About The RunawaysSelf (archive footage)Movie2004
Let it Rock: Volume 1Let it Rock: Volume 1SelfMovie2003
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Real Wild Child - Video AnthologyJoan Jett and The Blackhearts: Real Wild Child - Video AnthologySelfMovie2003
Mayor of the Sunset StripMayor of the Sunset StripSelfMovie2003
The Sweet LifeThe Sweet LifeSherryMovie2003
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Live!Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Live!Self - VocalsMovie2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal IntentSylvia RhodesTV Series2001
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard RockSelfMovie2001
By Hook or by CrookBy Hook or by CrookNews IntervieweeMovie2001
Where Are They Now?SelfTV Series1999
Boogie BoyBoogie BoyJerkMovie1998
Not Bad for a GirlNot Bad for a GirlSelfMovie1995
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Musical GuestTV Series1993
Walker, Texas RangerWalker, Texas RangerDierdre HarrisTV Series1993
Highlander: The SeriesHighlander: The SeriesFelicia MartinsTV Series1992
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf - Musical GuestTV Series1992
Le monde est à vousLe monde est à vousSelfTV Series1987
Light of DayLight of DayPatti RasnickMovie1987
Du-beat-e-oDu-beat-e-oSelfMovie1984
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in DortmundJoan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in DortmundSelf - PerformerMovie1982
Urgh! A Music WarUrgh! A Music WarSelfMovie1981
Rock 'n' Roll Sports ClassicRock 'n' Roll Sports ClassicSelfMovie1978
The Runaways Live in JapanThe Runaways Live in JapanSelfMovie1977
MusikladenMusikladenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
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