Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

October 31, 1963 (age 62)

Place of Birth

Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK

Also Known As

The Smiths

John Martin Maher

The Magnificent Six

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Johnny Marr

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Self

2014

Would I Lie to You?

Self

2007

Portlandia

Johnny Marr

2011

World in Action

1963

BBC Radio 2 Piano Room

Seven Ages of Rock

Self

2007

Film

Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague

Self - Guitar

2017

Rockpalast

1974

Film

The Sound of 007

Self (archive footage)

2022

Film

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert

Self

2025

Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop

Self

2005

Big World Cafe

1989

Film

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

Self

1988

Film

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

Self

2007

Film

Acoustic at the BBC

Self (archive footage)

2011

Film

Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups

Self

2015

Film

The Importance of Being Morrissey

Self (archive footage)

2003

Film

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

Self

2014

Film

Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher

Self

2010

Film

The Smiths: For The Last time - Live at the Brixton Academy

1986

Filmography

2025FilmHans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desertas Self 2024FilmThe Rory Gallagher Storyas Self 2024FilmRory Gallagher: Calling Cardas Self 2023FilmWhen Blondie Came to Britainas Self 2022FilmThe Sound of 007as Self (archive footage)2020FilmJohnny Marr - Rock en Seine 2019as Self 2017FilmHans Zimmer: Live in Pragueas Self - Guitar 2015FilmBiggest Band Break Ups and Make Upsas Self 2014FilmThe Joy of the Guitar Riffas Self 2014TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonas Self 2013FilmThe Smiths: Not Like Any Other Loveas Self 2012FilmThe Smiths: Glorious Noise 2012FilmLast Shop Standingas Self 2011FilmAcoustic at the BBCas Self (archive footage)2011TVPortlandiaas Johnny Marr 2010FilmGhost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagheras Self 2010FilmSearch and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Poweras Self 2009FilmThe Cribs - Secrets Saved (A Visual Record)as Self 2009FilmDo It Yourself: The Story of Rough Tradeas Self 2007FilmInside The Smiths 2007TVWould I Lie to You?as Self 2007TVSeven Ages of Rockas Self 2007FilmScott Walker: 30 Century Manas Self 2007FilmThe Smiths: Still Ill 2006FilmThe Smiths: Under Review 2005TVGirls and Boys - Sex and British Popas Self 2003FilmThe Importance of Being Morrisseyas Self (archive footage)2002FilmThe Smiths: These Things Take Timeas Self 2001FilmSeven Worlds Collide: Neil Finn & Friends Live at the St. James 2001FilmOasis: 10 Years of Noise and Confusionas Self 2001FilmKirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacCollas Self 1992FilmThe Smiths: The Complete Pictureas himself 1989TVBig World Cafe 1988FilmNelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tributeas Self 1986FilmDays Like Theseas Self 1986FilmThe Smiths: For The Last time - Live at the Brixton Academy 1986FilmThe Smiths: Rank 1985FilmThe Smiths: Live at Paseo De Camoens 1985FilmThe Smiths: Studio 54 In Barcelonaas Self 1984FilmThe Smiths -Markthalle Hamburgas Guitar 1984FilmThe Smiths: Live at Rockpalast 1984FilmReel Around The Fountain: The Smiths on Tour 1984 1983FilmThe Smiths: Live at the Assembly Rooms 1983FilmThe Smiths: Live at The Haçienda, Manchester 1974TVRockpalast 1963TVWorld in Action —FilmThe Making of Council Skiesas Self —FilmThe Smiths: Salford University —FilmThe Smiths: Live In Wolverhampton —TVBBC Radio 2 Piano Room