Don Letts

Don Letts

69 · Born: Jan 10, 1956

Personal Details

BornJan 10, 1956 London, England, UK

Biography

Born on the tenth day of January in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-six, Don Letts is a multifaceted British artist, distinguished as a film director and musician of great renown, whose creative endeavors have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment and beyond.

Noted musician's illustrious career has been characterized by a groundbreaking fusion of punk and reggae musical styles, a pioneering achievement that was largely enabled by his exceptional skills as a disc jockey at renowned establishments such as The Roxy, a legendary club that has played host to some of the most influential acts in the music industry.

Career

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2019
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2018
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2012
{"id":215781,"title":"Midnight Breaks","year":"1990","character":"Tyrone","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/midnight-breaks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215781.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215781.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
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1982
The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy as Street Scum
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2024
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2023
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{"id":168407,"title":"Rebel Dread","year":"2022","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rebel-dread","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168407.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168407.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
{"id":181786,"title":"Poly Styrene: I Am a Clich\u00e9","year":"2021","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/poly-styrene-i-am-a-cliche","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7mueb3q821e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7mueb3q821e0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":246792,"title":"My View: Clem Burke","year":"2019","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-view-clem-burke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_246792.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_246792.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2018
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2017
{"id":142337,"title":"Skinhead","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skinhead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_142337.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_142337.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":83915,"title":"The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-damned-dont-you-wish-that-we-were-dead-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83915.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83915.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":40045,"title":"Basically, Johnny Moped","year":"2013","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/basically-johnny-moped","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40045.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40045.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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2012
{"id":45608,"title":"Who Killed Nancy?","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/who-killed-nancy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_45608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_45608.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":9002,"title":"Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten","year":"2007","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/joe-strummer-the-future-is-unwritten","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9002.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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2006
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2005
{"id":79360,"title":"The Clash: Westway to the World","year":"2000","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-clash-westway-to-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79360.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79360.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
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2017
{"id":142337,"title":"Skinhead","year":"2016","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skinhead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_142337.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_142337.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Skinhead
Skinhead as Director
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2013
{"id":47187,"title":"The Clash: Revolution Rock","year":"2008","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-clash-revolution-rock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47187.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47187.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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2005
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Punk: Attitude
Punk: Attitude as Director, Writer
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2004
{"id":153399,"title":"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott-Heron","year":"2003","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised-gil-scott-heron","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153399.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153399.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
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One Love
One Love as Director
{"id":153096,"title":"The Essential Clash","year":"2003","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-essential-clash","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153096.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153096.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":79360,"title":"The Clash: Westway to the World","year":"2000","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-clash-westway-to-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79360.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79360.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":56723,"title":"Dancehall Queen","year":"1997","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dancehall-queen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56723.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56723.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Dancehall Queen
Dancehall Queen as Director, Writer