- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 7, 1951
- Place of Birth
- Akron, Ohio, USA
Chrissie Hynde
Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio) is an American rock musician, best known as the leader of the band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and the only continuous member of the Pretenders, having appeared on every studio album released by the band.
Filmography
movieMan on the Run
2026 · Self
movieLilith Fair: Building a Mystery
2025 · Self
movieThe Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park
2023
movieThe Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life
2023 · Herself
movieTaylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
2022 · Self
movieMcEnroe
2022 · Self
movieTomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan
2021 · Self
movieHere to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018 · Self (archive footage)
movieTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017 · Self
movieThe Pretenders at Austin City Limits
2017 · Self
movieAlone With Chrissie Hynde
2017 · Herself
moviePromises and Lies: The Story of UB40
2016
movieKylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2015 · Self
movieGirls in Bands at the BBC
2015 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead
2015 · Self
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self
movieBasically, Johnny Moped
2013 · Self
movieBest Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6
2013
movieThe Pretenders - Live in London
2010 · Herself - vocals, guitar
movieBest of Night of the Proms Vol. 4
2010 · self
movieSearch and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power
2010 · Self
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
movieHappy Feet
2006 · Michelle (voice)
movieThe Pretenders - With Friends
2006 · Self
movieThe Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)
2006
The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
movieThe Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
2005 · Self
movieLive Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005 · Self
moviePunk: Attitude
2005 · Self
movieNew York Doll
2005 · Self
movieBest of Night of the Proms Vol. 1
2005 · Self
movieRod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
2004 · Self - Guest Star
moviePretenders - Loose in L.A.
2003 · Herself - Vocals & Guitar
movieRugrats Go Wild
2003 · Siri (voice)
movieJeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You
2002 · Self
tvCMT Crossroads
2002 · Self
tvDa Ali G Show
2000
movieThe Pretenders - Greatest Hits
2000
movieOne Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute
1999 · Self - Perfomer
Lilith on Top
movieLilith on Top
1999
movieThe Righteous Babes
1998 · Self
tvThe Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998 · Self
tvV.I.P.
1998 · Self, Thanks
movieBurt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
1998 · Self
tvNever Mind the Buzzcocks
1996 · Self
tvFriends
1994 · Stephanie Schiffer
movieBob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993 · Self
movieOne World, One Voice
1990 · Self
movieThe Long Way Home
1989
movieNelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988 · Self
movieA Reggae Session
1988 · Self
movieThe Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
1988 · Self
movieWomen in Rock
1986 · Self
movieLive Aid
1985 · Self
moviePretenders Live in Dortmund
1984
movieConcerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981 · Self
The Pretenders: Live at Köln
movieThe Pretenders: Live at Köln
1981
moviePunk and Its Aftershocks
1980 · Self
tvFridays
1980 · Self - Musical Guest
movieFatal Fix
1980 · Music
tvThe Kenny Everett Video Show
1978
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self (uncredited)
movieAre We Not Men?
— · Self