Johnny Marr

Personal Info

Birthday

October 31, 1963

(61 years old)

Place of Birth

Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK

Also Known As

The Smiths

John Martin Maher

The Magnificent Six

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

Portlandia

Filmography

2025
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
as Self
2024
The Rory Gallagher Story
as Self
Rory Gallagher: Calling Card
as Self
2023
When Blondie Came to Britain
as Self
2022
The Sound of 007
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Johnny Marr - Rock en Seine 2019
as Self
2017
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
as Self - Guitar
2015
Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
as Self
2014
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
as Self
2013
The Smiths: Not Like Any Other Love
as Self
2012
Last Shop Standing
as Self
2011
Acoustic at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
2010
Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher
as Self
2009
The Cribs - Secrets Saved (A Visual Record)
as Self
Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade
as Self
2007
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
as Self
2003
The Importance of Being Morrissey
as Self (archive footage)
2002
The Smiths: These Things Take Time
as Self
2001
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
as Self
1992
The Smiths: The Complete Picture
as himself
1986
Days Like These
as Self