Paul Simonon

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Paul Simonon

Acting 70 December 15, 1955

Brixton, London, England, UK

Paul Gustave Simonon (born 15 December 1955) is an English musician and artist best known as the bassist for the Clash. More recent work includes his involvement in the supergroup…

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The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

7.8 1982 Movie
Ennio

Ennio

8.3 2022 Movie
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

7.3 2007 Movie
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

6.4 1982 Movie
Punk: Attitude

Punk: Attitude

7.1 2005 Movie
Rude Boy

Rude Boy

6.4 1980 Movie
D.O.A.

D.O.A.

5.7 1981 Movie
Punk in London

Punk in London

6.7 1977 Movie
The Clash: Westway To The World

The Clash: Westway To The World

6.8 1999 Movie
The Punk Rock Movie

The Punk Rock Movie

6.5 1978 Movie
The London Weekend Show

The London Weekend Show

TV Show
Punk and Its Aftershocks

Punk and Its Aftershocks

6.8 1980 Movie

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Paul Gustave Simonon (born 15 December 1955) is an English musician and artist best known as the bassist for the Clash. More recent work includes his involvement in the supergroup the Good, the Bad & the Queen and playing on the Gorillaz album Plastic Beach in 2010, which saw Simonon reunite with the Clash guitarist Mick Jones and Blur frontman Damon Albarn – and which also led to Simonon becoming the live band's touring bassist for Gorillaz's Escape to Plastic Beach Tour. Simonon is also an established visual artist.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2022
    Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story

    Movie Self

  2. 2022
    Rebel Dread

    Movie Self

  3. 2022
    Ennio

    Movie Self

  4. 2017
    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Movie Self

  5. 2015
    The Clash: New Year's Day '77

    Movie

  6. 2012
    The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

    Movie

  7. 2012
    The Clash The Ultimate Review

    Movie

  8. 2010
    Gorillaz: Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale

    Movie Self

  9. 2010
    Gorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in London

    Movie Self

  10. 2010
    The Making of Plastic Beach

    Movie Self

  11. 2009
    Carnival!

    Movie Self

  12. 2009
    US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

    Movie Self - The Clash

  13. 2008
    The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

    Movie

  14. 2008
    The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

    Movie

  15. 2007
    Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

    Movie Self

  16. 2006
    Rock Milestones: The Clash Years

    Movie Himself

More credits
  1. 2006
    The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

    Movie

  2. 2006
    The Clash: Up Close and Personal

    Movie

  3. 2005
    Punk: Attitude

    Movie Self

  4. 2005
    Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

    Movie Himself

  5. 2004
    The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling

    Movie Himself

  6. 2003
    The Clash : The Essential Clash

    Movie Himself

  7. 2001
    If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story

    Movie Self

  8. 1999
    The Clash: Westway To The World

    Movie Himself

  9. 1986
    The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

    Movie Self

  10. 1983
    The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

    Movie

  11. 1983
    Hell W10

    Movie Earl

  12. 1982
    The King of Comedy

    Movie Street Scum

  13. 1982
    Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

    Movie Johnny

  14. 1982
    The Clash: Live in Tokyo

    Movie Himself - Bass, Backing vocals

  15. 1981
    The Clash On Broadway

    Movie

  16. 1981
    D.O.A.

    Movie Self

  17. 1981
    Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

    Movie Self

  18. 1980
    Rude Boy

    Movie The Group

  19. 1980
    Just Play The Clash

    Movie

  20. 1980
    Punk and Its Aftershocks

    Movie Self

  21. 1980
    The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

    Movie

  22. 1980
    The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

    Movie

  23. 1978
    The Punk Rock Movie

    Movie Self

  24. 1977
    Punk in London

    Movie Self