Biography
John Doe (born John Nommensen Duchac on February 25, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, poet and bass player. Doe founded the much-praised L.A. punk band X, of which he is still an active member. His musical compositions and performances span the rock, country and folk music genres. As an actor, he has dozens of television appearances and several movies to his credit, including the role of Jeff Parker in the television series Roswell. In addition to X, Doe perf...
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Complete Filmography
Quantum Cowboys
2023
as John the Gunslinger/John the Bartender/John the Businessman
Two hapless drifters, Frank and Bruno, team up with Linde to recover her land and trek across 1870's Southern Arizona to find an elusive frontier musi...
D.O.A.
2022
as Frank Bigelow
Frank Bigelow is a private detective hired to follow the husband of a St. Augustine socialite. It's a routine assignment until he discovers that he's ...
The Mojo Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon
2022
as Self
On a bicycle trip across the country, a young Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. experiences The Mojo Revelation and becomes Mojo Nixon. After teaming up with ...
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020
as Self
From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration of...
All Creatures Here Below
2019
as Uncle Doug
The story of a desperate young couple on the run, who seek refuge in Kansas City.
My Little One
2019
as Matt
Once best friends, Alex and Bernardo are called to the Arizona desert by Jade, a woman they both loved but haven't seen in 10 years.
You Can Color Outside the Lines... The Big Boys
2018
YOU CAN COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, THE BIG BOYS tells the true story of the beloved funk/punk band from Austin, Texas. Go beyond Austin's city limits an...
You're Gonna Miss Me
2017
as Jake Fillmore
When country music legend Colt Montana suddenly dies, his 2 estranged sons return to the fold, and pay their respects. But before either son can claim...
Electric Slide
2014
as Detective Bill Holiday
A heightened homage to the City of Angels, Electric Slide riffs on the real-life story of Eddie Dodson, the notorious "Gentleman Bank Robber." With a ...
Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday
2013
as Self
"Move Me Brightly" is a film based around a musical gathering at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, California to mark what would have been Jerry G...
Zombex
2013
as Seamus O'Connor
ZOMBEX tells the story of a post-Katrina New Orleans as it deals with a new disaster, a zombie apocalypse. NOLA residents are no longer experiencing t...
Pleased to Meet Me
2013
as Pete Jones
Rocker Pete Jones is in trouble. He’s solo in his personal and professional life and he can’t seem to finish his long-awaited album. Threatened with b...
Ring of Fire
2013
as A.P. Carter
“Ring of Fire” recounts June’s meteoric rise to fame with The Carter Family, considered the First Family of country music, before breaking out on her ...
Hated
2012
as Sam
Sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll are what a young underground punk band are striving for, but once they get a taste of it, they are forced to decide how ...
Song 1
2012
as Man
An installation commissioned to be projected on the outer ring of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
2011
as Self
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind visually documents the explosion of Grunge, the Seattle Sound, within the context of the undergr...
Absent Father
2008
as Tony
When a teenage girl becomes impregnated by God, she finds he's never around when she needs him.
Ten Inch Hero
2007
as Trucker
Four friends search for love and happiness while working at a California sandwich shop.
Ghost on the Highway: A Portrait of Jeffrey Lee Pierce and The Gun Club
2006
as Interviewee, X
A biographical study of seminal punk blues singer Jeffrey Lee Pierce and his band the Gun Club.
Live Freaky! Die Freaky!
2006
as Tex (voice)
In a distant future, a cult forms around the Manson Family, when Charles Manson is mistaken for the messiah. Meanwhile, in 1969, Manson convinces his ...
X: Live in Los Angeles
2005
as Himself
X – Live in Los Angeles is a live album by X released as a Compact Disc and DVD on May 10, 2005. The concert was recorded on Thanksgiving 2004 as a tr...
Celebrity Mix
2005
as Self (archive footage)
These eight short films range from hysterically funny to wickedly suspenseful, and feature some of Hollywood's biggest names. Includes short films Lau...
Lucky 13
2005
as Mr. Baker
A man revisits the previous significant girlfriends in his life in order to win over the girl of his dreams.
Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons
2004
as Self (vocals, acoustic guitar)
With a vision that took him far beyond the genre of country rock, singer-songwriter Gram Parsons left his mark in gut-wrenching sentiments of country ...
Torque
2004
as Sheriff Barnes
Biker Cary Ford is framed by an old rival and biker gang leader for the murder of another gang member who happens to be the brother of Trey, leader of...
Wuthering Heights
2003
as Earnshaw
A musical version of the classic story set in the modern day.
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
2003
as Self
A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer
Media Whore
2002
as Himself
Meet Astrid. Proof that anyone can be on TV. Anyone.
The Good Girl
2002
as Mr. Worther
A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.
Gypsy 83
2001
as Ray Vale
Two young misfits head for New York City to celebrate their idol and muse, Stevie Nicks, at The Night of 1,000 Stevies. Along the road, in order for t...
25 Years of Punk
2001
as Self
Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock movements in New York & England, the underground p...
The Red Right Hand
2001
as Jake Stabler
When five friends return home for a high school reunion, it's clear they are hiding a dark secret. While becoming reacquainted, horrifying images of t...
The Specials
2000
as Eight
America's seventh best superhero team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. Lifelong fan Nightbird joins the group just in time for the gr...
Wildflowers
2000
as Teacher
A melancholic 17-year-old raised on a small commune by her father encounters a free-spirited older woman she is convinced is her birth mother.
Drowning on Dry Land
1999
as Les
A taxi driver (Naveen Andrews) picks up a fare (Barbara Hershey) in Manhattan. She offers the driver a large sum to drive her to the desert. While the...
Sugar Town
1999
as Carl
A look at the lives of several struggling L.A. musicians. Gwen, a singer-songwriter, is on a quest for the big-time. Working as an assistant to a fil...
Brokedown Palace
1999
as Bill Marano
Best friends Alice and Darlene take a trip to Thailand after graduating high school. In Thailand, they meet a captivating Australian man, who calls hi...
The Rage: Carrie 2
1999
as Boyd Wallace
Following the suicide of her only friend, outcast teen Rachel Lang's life begins a downward spiral that will not only affect her but take everyone aro...
Forces of Nature
1999
as Carl
Ben Holmes, a professional book-jacket blurbologist, is trying to get to Savannah for his wedding. He just barely catches the last plane, but a seagul...
Black Cat Run
1998
as Martin James
A girl is in love with a gas station attendant and sees him against her father's wishes. The father is the sheriff and shortly after a confrontation w...
The Pass
1998
as Bus Station Clerk
A businessman with a compulsive gambling problem which has led to his wife leaving him, travels to Reno, Nevada for some gambling therapy which takes ...
Boogie Nights
1997
as Amber's Husband
Set in 1977, back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, idealistic porn producer Jack Horner aspires to elevate his cra...
Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story
1997
as Joe Maphis
Biography of country music star Barbara Mandrell.
The Last Time I Committed Suicide
1997
as Lewis
Neal Cassady is living the beat life during the 1940s, working at The Tire Yard and philandering around town. However, he has visions of a happy life ...
The Price of Kissing
1997
as Mouse
Pauley Perrette plays Renee, a young woman discovering her own meaning of love. From childhood memories of her mother to her own experiences as a youn...
Touch
1997
as Elwin Worrel
At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he's prone to those who want to exploit him.
Black Circle Boys
1997
as Bonfiglio
A young man moves to a new town after experiencing a tragedy and becomes involved with a gang of Satan-worshipping teens who believe they have superna...
Scorpion Spring
1996
as Deputy
On the run from the law, desperate drug runner Astor and his beautiful prisoner struggle through the savage heat...
Georgia
1995
as Bobby
Sadie looks up to her older sister Georgia, a successful folk singer. Unfortunately it is this very obsession — coupled with her self-destructive tend...
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995
as Self
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
1994
as Lucky
In 1950s America, teenage rebellion comes easy when something like rock 'n' roll is viewed as sinful. Looking to have a good time while they're young,...
Pure Country
1992
as Earl Blackstock
Dusty Chandler is a super star in the country music world, but his shows have the style of a '70s rock concert. One day he takes a walk - out of his o...
Roadside Prophets
1992
as Joe Mosley
On a quest to fulfill a friend's last wish, Joe takes to the desert road on his 1957 Harley-Davidson. Joined by wannabe biker Sam, Joe journeys from L...
Liquid Dreams
1991
as Cab Driver
In a slightly future America, a woman goes to the big city to visit with her sister, who is dead in her apartment. In order to find out what happened ...
A Matter of Degrees
1991
as Peter Downs
Max can't face his yuppie future. Graduation's only weeks away and he's having second thoughts. Inspired by the campus radio station, he decides to ge...
Without You I'm Nothing
1990
as John Doe
Sandra Bernhard stars in a studio version of her off-Broadway show, blending re-enactments of the original show's pieces with concept vignettes and 't...
Great Balls of Fire!
1989
as J.W. Brown
The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unc...
Road House
1989
as Pat McGurn
The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look l...
Border Radio
1987
as Dean
Two musicians and a roadie take money that is owed to them from a job. One flees to Mexico, and everyone has questions.
Slam Dance
1987
as Det. John Gilbert
When framed for the murder of a sultry blonde, an underground cartoonist is drawn into a web of corruption, blackmail and deceit.
Salvador
1986
as Roberto, Restaurant Owner
In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military...
X: The Unheard Music
1986
A documentary about the band X. Includes live and studio performances and interviews with the band members.
Smithereens
1982
as Door Guy (uncredited)
A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.
The Decline of Western Civilization
1981
as Self
The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs...