Joan Jett

Personal Info

Birthday

September 22, 1958

(66 years old)

Place of Birth

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As

Joan Marie Larkin

Joan Jett

Biography

Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American singer, guitarist, record producer, and actress. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". She has three albums that have been certified platinum or gold and in 2015, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jett has been described as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".

Known For

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Steven Universe

Walker, Texas Ranger

Mozart in the Jungle

Highlander: The Series

Duncanville

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll

Repo! The Genetic Opera

Filmography

2025
Faustbook (20th Anniversary Director's Cut)
as Joan Jett (uncredited)
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self
2024
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
as Self
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
as Self (archive footage)
2023
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
as Self
2021
Miley Cyrus: Live at the Super Bowl #TikTokTailgate
as Self
2020
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Live at The Summit
as Self
2019
The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom
as Self
Undateable John
as Roxy
Suzi Q
as Self
WWE WrestleMania 35
as Self (Live Performance)
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
as Self - Musician
2018
Bad Reputation
as Self
Honor Amongst Men
as Stephanie
2017
L7: Pretend We're Dead
as Self
New Wave: Dare to be Different
as Self - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter
2016
Ordinary World
as Self
2015
Girls in Bands at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015
as Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center Sessions
as Self
2014
Big Driver
as Betsy Neal
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
as Self
2013
The Punk Singer
as Self
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
as Self
2012
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Lollapalooza 2012
as Self
2010
Multiple Sarcasms
as Lead Singer
2009
National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer
as Del
Lock and Roll Forever
as Charlotte Superstar
2008
Repo! The Genetic Opera
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
The Gits
as Self
2006
Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone
as Self
Faustbook
as self
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
as Self
2004
Godly Boyish
as Narrator (voice)
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways
as Self (archive footage)
2003
Let it Rock: Volume 1
as Self
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Real Wild Child - Video Anthology
as Self
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
as Self
The Sweet Life
as Sherry
2001
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Live!
as Self - Vocals
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
as Self
By Hook or by Crook
as News Interviewee
1998
Boogie Boy
as Jerk
1995
Not Bad for a Girl
as Self
1987
Light of Day
as Patti Rasnick
1984
Du-beat-e-o
as Self
1982
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in Dortmund
as Self - Performer
1981
Urgh! A Music War
as Self
1977
The Runaways Live in Japan
as Self