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John Entwistle(1944-2002)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Composer
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John Entwistle and The Who
Interviews, TV clips and concert footage make up this comprehensive profile of The Who, Britain's premiere rock band.
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979)
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John Entwistle was born on 9 October 1944 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Tommy (1975), Quadrophenia (1979) and Sister Midnight (1974). He was married to Maxene Harlow and Alison Wise. He died on 27 June 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
BornOctober 9, 1944
DiedJune 27, 2002(57)
BornOctober 9, 1944
DiedJune 27, 2002(57)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Roger Daltrey in Tommy (1975)
Tommy
6.6
  • Band
  • 1975
Quadrophenia (1979)
Quadrophenia
7.2
  • Music Department
  • 1979
Sister Midnight (1974)
Sister Midnight
  • Soundtrack("My Wife")
  • 1974
Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen, Martin Starr, and Jason Segel in Freaks & Geeks (1999)
Freaks & Geeks
8.8
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("I'm Free", uncredited, "Boris the Spider")

Credits

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Actor

  • The Who: At Kilburn 1977 (2009)
    The Who: At Kilburn 1977
    8.4
    Video
    • Bass
    • 2009
  • A tribute to John Entwistle, formerly of WHO and deceased June 2002
    The John Entwistle Band: Live
    8.8
    Video
    • Bass guitars & vocals
    • 2004
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in Les Simpson (1989)
    Les Simpson
    8.6
    TV Series
    • John Entwistle (voice, as The Who)
    • 2000
  • The Who: Twist and Shout
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1982
  • The Who: Eminence Front
    6.0
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1982
  • The Who: Another Tricky Day
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1981
  • John Entwistle: Too Late the Hero
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1981
  • The Who: Sister Disco
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1981
  • Kenney Jones in The Who: Don't Let Go the Coat (1981)
    The Who: Don't Let Go the Coat
    5.0
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1981
  • The Who: You Better You Bet (1981)
    The Who: You Better You Bet
    7.0
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1981
  • The Who: Won't Get Fooled Again (1978)
    The Who: Won't Get Fooled Again
    6.6
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1978
  • The Who: Who Are You (1978)
    The Who: Who Are You
    7.1
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1978
  • Roger Daltrey: Say It Ain't So, Joe
    Music Video
    • John Entwistle
    • 1977
  • Ride a Rock Horse
    6.7
    Video
    • Bass
    • 1975
  • Roger Daltrey in Tommy (1975)
    Tommy
    6.6
    • Band
    • 1975

Music Department

  • The Who's Tommy, the Amazing Journey (1993)
    The Who's Tommy, the Amazing Journey
    8.0
    • composer: additional music
    • lyrics
    • 1993
  • Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Tim Gorman, Kenney Jones, and Pete Townshend in The Who Rocks America 1982 (1983)
    The Who Rocks America 1982
    7.7
    • music consultant
    • 1983
  • McVicar (1980)
    McVicar
    6.7
    • music consultant
    • 1980
  • Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, and Pete Townshend in The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979)
    The Who: The Kids Are Alright
    8.0
    • musical director
    • 1979
  • Quadrophenia (1979)
    Quadrophenia
    7.2
    • music producer
    • musical director
    • 1979
  • Roger Daltrey in Tommy (1975)
    Tommy
    6.6
    • musician
    • 1975

Composer

  • The Who and Special Guests Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2000)
    The Who and Special Guests Live at the Royal Albert Hall
    8.5
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 2000
  • Classic Albums (1997)
    Classic Albums
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1999
  • The Who Live: Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy (1989)
    The Who Live: Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
    8.3
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 1989
  • Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Tim Gorman, Kenney Jones, and Pete Townshend in The Who Rocks America 1982 (1983)
    The Who Rocks America 1982
    7.7
    • Composer
    • 1983
  • Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, and Pete Townshend in The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979)
    The Who: The Kids Are Alright
    8.0
    • Composer (as The Who)
    • 1979

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Rigor Mortis
  • Height
    • 1.83 m
  • Born
    • October 9, 1944
    • Chiswick, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • June 27, 2002
    • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(heart attack brought on by cocaine use)
  • Spouses
      Maxene HarlowSeptember 21, 1991 - 1997 (divorced)
  • Other works
    Album: "Smash Your Head Against the Wall"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 5 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Played bass guitar, piano, trumpet and French horn. If you hear any brass parts on a Who song, it is very likely they were performed by Entwistle.
  • Quotes
    I can't stand rap....people who can't sing do rap....you can sing rebellion as well as talk it....Hitler would have been in a rap band.
  • Trademarks
      Calmly continuing to play bass onstage, whilst his bandmates proceeded to demolish their equipment.
  • Nicknames
    • The Ox
    • Thunderfingers
    • The Quiet One

FAQ

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  • When did John Entwistle die?
    June 27, 2002
  • How did John Entwistle die?
    Heart attack brought on by cocaine use
  • How old was John Entwistle when he died?
    57 years old
  • Where did John Entwistle die?
    Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  • When was John Entwistle born?
    October 9, 1944

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