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Topper Headon
Acting

Topper Headon

Born 1955-05-30
Bromley, Kent, England, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955) is an English drummer, best known as the drummer of punk rock band the Clash. Known for his instrumental contributions to the drumming world, Headon was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of The Clash in 2003. He joined the Clash in 1977 and became famed for his drumming skills. He received his nickname owing to his resemblance to Mickey the Monkey from the Topper comic.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Topper Headon

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

2007
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White Riot
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White Riot

2020
TMDB3.0
Rude Boy
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Rude Boy

1980
TMDB3.2
D.O.A.
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D.O.A.

1981
TMDB2.9
Count Me In
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Count Me In

2021
TMDB3.5
The Clash: Westway To The World
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The Clash: Westway To The World

1999
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The Punk Rock Movie
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The Punk Rock Movie

1978
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Punk and Its Aftershocks
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Punk and Its Aftershocks

1980
TMDB3.4
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
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The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

2012
TMDB2.9
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
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The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

1980
TMDB0.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (27 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Count Me InCount Me InSelfMovie2021
White RiotWhite RiotSelf / AppearanceMovie2020
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersSelfMovie2017
The Clash: New Year's Day '77The Clash: New Year's Day '77Self / AppearanceMovie2015
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The ClashThe Clash: The Rise and Fall of The ClashSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
The Clash The Ultimate ReviewSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)Self / AppearanceMovie2008
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other TalesThe Clash: Tory Crimes and Other TalesSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
Joe Strummer: The Future Is UnwrittenJoe Strummer: The Future Is UnwrittenSelfMovie2007
Rock Milestones: The Clash YearsRock Milestones: The Clash YearsHimselfMovie2006
The Clash: The Joe Strummer StoryThe Clash: The Joe Strummer StorySelf / AppearanceMovie2006
The Clash: Up Close and PersonalSelf / AppearanceMovie2006
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982Self / AppearanceMovie2006
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and BeyondViva Joe Strummer: The Clash and BeyondHimselfMovie2005
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London CallingThe Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London CallingHimselfMovie2004
The Clash : The Essential ClashThe Clash : The Essential ClashHimselfMovie2003
The Clash: Westway To The WorldThe Clash: Westway To The WorldSelf / AppearanceMovie1999
The Clash: Live in TokyoThe Clash: Live in TokyoHimself - DrumsMovie1982
The Clash On BroadwayThe Clash On BroadwaySelf / AppearanceMovie1981
D.O.A.D.O.A.SelfMovie1981
Rude BoyRude BoyThe GroupMovie1980
Just Play The ClashJust Play The ClashSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
Punk and Its AftershocksPunk and Its AftershocksSelfMovie1980
The Clash: Live at The Capitol TheaterThe Clash: Live at The Capitol TheaterSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980The Clash: Live in Paris 1980Self / AppearanceMovie1980
The Punk Rock MovieThe Punk Rock MovieSelfMovie1978
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977Self / AppearanceMovie1977