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
| Homepage | https://www.joanjett.com |
|---|---|
| Birth Location | Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Born | 1958-09-22 |
Movies
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
as Self (archive footage)
2024
2019
Undateable John
as Roxy
2019
Suzi Q
as Self
2019
WWE WrestleMania 35
as Self
2019
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
as Self - Musician
2019
Bad Reputation
as Self
2018
Honor Amongst Men
as Stephanie
2018
L7: Pretend We're Dead
as Self
2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different
as Herself - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter
2017
Ordinary World
as Herself
2016
2015
Big Driver
as Betsy Neal
2014
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
as Self
2014
The Punk Singer
as Herself
2013
Multiple Sarcasms
as Lead Singer
2010
2009
Lock and Roll Forever
as Charlotte Superstar
2009
Repo! The Genetic Opera
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
2008
The Gits
as Self
2008
2006
Faustbook
as self
2006
2006
Godly Boyish
as Narrator (voice)
2004
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways
as Herself
2004
Let it Rock: Volume 1
as Self
2003
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
as Self
2003
The Sweet Life
as Sherry
2003
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Live!
as Vocals
2001
By Hook or by Crook
as News Interviewee
2001
Boogie Boy
as Jerk
1998
Not Bad for a Girl
as Self
1995
Light of Day
as Patti Rasnick
1987
Du-beat-e-o
as Herself
1984
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in Dortmund
as Performer
1982
Urgh! A Music War
as Herself
1981
The Runaways Live in Japan
as Self
1977
