Johnny Marr

Known for

Acting

Born

October 31, 1963 (age 62)

Birthplace

Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK

Biography

Johnny Marr is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous other bands and embarked on a solo career.

Best known work

Inception

2010

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014

Freeheld

2015

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

Portlandia

2011

Would I Lie to You?

2007

Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague

2017

The Sound of 007

2022

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert

2025

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

2007

Filmography

TBA
The Making of Council Skies
as Self
TBA
The Smiths: Salford University
TBA
The Smiths: Live In Wolverhampton
TBA
Gorillaz Tottenham Hotspur Stadium documentary
as Self
TBA
BBC Radio 2 Piano RoomTV
2025
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
as Self
2024
The Rory Gallagher Story
as Self
2024
Rory Gallagher: Calling Card
as Self
2023
When Blondie Came to Britain
as Self
2022
The Sound of 007
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Johnny Marr - Rock en Seine 2019
as Self
2017
The Priest
Director, Music, Writer
2017
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
as Self - Guitar
2015
Freeheld
Original Music Composer
2015
Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
as Self
2014
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
as Self
2014
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Original Music Composer
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV
as Self (1 episode)
2013
The Smiths: Not Like Any Other Love
as Self
2012
The Smiths: Glorious Noise
2012
Last Shop Standing
as Self
2011
Acoustic at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
2011
PortlandiaTV
as Johnny Marr (1 episode)
2010
Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher
as Self
2010
Inception
Musician