Chrissie Hynde

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Chrissie Hynde

Acting 75 September 7, 1951

Akron, Ohio, USA

Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio) is an American rock musician, best known as the leader of the band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, guita…

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Friends

Friends

8.4 1994 TV Show
Happy Feet

Happy Feet

6.2 2006 Movie
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

4.9 2009 TV Show
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

5.8 2014 TV Show
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
V.I.P.

V.I.P.

5.3 1998 TV Show
Rugrats Go Wild

Rugrats Go Wild

6.4 2003 Movie
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

7.1 1996 TV Show
Da Ali G Show

Da Ali G Show

6.9 2000 TV Show
På spåret

På spåret

6.7 1987 TV Show
CMT Crossroads

CMT Crossroads

8.0 2002 TV Show
Fridays

Fridays

6.0 1980 TV Show

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Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio) is an American rock musician, best known as the leader of the band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and the only continuous member of the Pretenders, having appeared on every studio album released by the band.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Man on the Run

    Movie Self

  2. 2025
    Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

    Movie Self

  3. 2023
    The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park

    Movie

  4. 2023
    The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life

    Movie Herself

  5. 2022
    Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

    Movie Self

  6. 2022
    McEnroe

    Movie Self

  7. 2021
    Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan

    Movie Self

  8. 2018
    Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  9. 2017
    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Movie Self

  10. 2017
    The Pretenders at Austin City Limits

    Movie Self

  11. 2017
    Alone With Chrissie Hynde

    Movie Herself

  12. 2016
    Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40

    Movie

  13. 2015
    Kylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall

    Movie Self

  14. 2015
    Girls in Bands at the BBC

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  15. 2015
    The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead

    Movie Self

  16. 2014
    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    TV show Self

More credits
  1. 2013
    Basically, Johnny Moped

    Movie Self

  2. 2013
    Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6

    Movie

  3. 2010
    The Pretenders - Live in London

    Movie Herself - vocals, guitar

  4. 2010
    Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4

    Movie self

  5. 2010
    Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power

    Movie Self

  6. 2009
    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    TV show Self - Guest

  7. 2006
    Happy Feet

    Movie Michelle (voice)

  8. 2006
    The Pretenders - With Friends

    Movie Self

  9. 2006
    The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)

    Movie

  10. 2005
    The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

    Movie Self

  11. 2005
    Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

    Movie Self

  12. 2005
    Punk: Attitude

    Movie Self

  13. 2005
    New York Doll

    Movie Self

  14. 2005
    Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1

    Movie Self

  15. 2004
    Rod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

    Movie Self - Guest Star

  16. 2003
    Pretenders - Loose in L.A.

    Movie Herself - Vocals & Guitar

  17. 2003
    Rugrats Go Wild

    Movie Siri (voice)

  18. 2002
    Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You

    Movie Self

  19. 2002
    CMT Crossroads

    TV show Self

  20. 2000
    Da Ali G Show

    TV show

  21. 2000
    The Pretenders - Greatest Hits

    Movie

  22. 1999
    One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute

    Movie Self - Perfomer

  23. 1999
    Lilith on Top

    Movie

  24. 1998
    The Righteous Babes

    Movie Self