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John Doe

John Doe

Acting·1954·63 films

John Doe (born John Nommensen Duchac on February 25, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, poet and bass player. Doe founded the much-praised L.A. punk band X, of which he is still an active member. His musical compositions and performances span the rock, country and folk music genres. As an actor, he has dozens of television appearances and several movies to his credit, including the role of Jeff Parker in the television series Roswell.

Filmography

Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights (1997)Amber's Husband
Road House
Road House (1989)Pat McGurn
The Good Girl
The Good Girl (2002)Mr. Worther
Torque
Torque (2004)Sheriff Barnes
Forces of Nature
Forces of Nature (1999)Carl
The Rage: Carrie 2
The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)Boyd Wallace
Salvador
Salvador (1986)Roberto, Restaurant Owner
Brokedown Palace
Brokedown Palace (1999)Bill Marano
Great Balls of Fire!
Great Balls of Fire! (1989)J.W. Brown
Ten Inch Hero
Ten Inch Hero (2007)Trucker
The Darwin Awards
The Darwin Awards (2007)Guy in Bar #2
The Decline of Western Civilization
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)Self
Pure Country
Pure Country (1992)Earl Blackstock
Slam Dance
Slam Dance (1987)Det. John Gilbert
Georgia
Georgia (1995)Bobby
Smithereens
Smithereens (1982)Door Guy (uncredited)
Touch
Touch (1997)Elwin Worrel
The Specials
The Specials (2000)Eight
The Last Time I Committed Suicide
The Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997)Lewis
Electric Slide
Electric Slide (2014)Detective Bill Holiday
Bug
Bug (2002)Record Store Owner
3:15 the Moment of Truth
3:15 the Moment of Truth (1986)Drunk at Club
Zombex
Zombex (2013)Seamus O'Connor
Gypsy 83
Gypsy 83 (2001)Ray Vale
All Creatures Here Below
All Creatures Here Below (2019)Uncle Doug
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)Self
Roadside Prophets
Roadside Prophets (1992)Joe Mosley
Black Circle Boys
Black Circle Boys (1997)Bonfiglio
Black Cat Run
Black Cat Run (1998)Martin James
Lucky 13
Lucky 13 (2005)Mr. Baker
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights (2003)Earnshaw
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994)Lucky
Border Radio
Border Radio (1987)Dean
Without You I'm Nothing
Without You I'm Nothing (1990)John Doe
Sugar Town
Sugar Town (1999)Carl
Liquid Dreams
Liquid Dreams (1991)Cab Driver
Live Freaky! Die Freaky!
Live Freaky! Die Freaky! (2006)Tex (voice)
Ring of Fire
Ring of Fire (2013)A.P. Carter
Drowning on Dry Land
Drowning on Dry Land (1999)Les
Quantum Cowboys
Quantum Cowboys (2023)John the Gunslinger/John the Bartender/John the Businessman
Wildflowers
Wildflowers (2000)Teacher
X: The Unheard Music
X: The Unheard Music (1986)Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020)Self
Scorpion Spring
Scorpion Spring (1996)Deputy
The Pass
The Pass (1998)Bus Station Clerk
The Red Right Hand
The Red Right Hand (2001)Jake Stabler
The Price of Kissing
The Price of Kissing (1997)Mouse
25 Years of Punk
25 Years of Punk (2001)Self
Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story
Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story (1997)Joe Maphis
My Little One
My Little One (2019)Matt
Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday
Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday (2013)Self
X: Live in Los Angeles
X: Live in Los Angeles (2005)Himself
Song 1
Song 1 (2012)Man
D.O.A.
D.O.A. (2022)Frank Bigelow
Hated
Hated (2012)Sam
Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons
Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons (2004)Self (vocals, acoustic guitar)
The Mojo Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon
The Mojo Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon (2022)Self
Ghost on the Highway: A Portrait of Jeffrey Lee Pierce and The Gun Club
Ghost on the Highway: A Portrait of Jeffrey Lee Pierce and The Gun Club (2006)Interviewee, X
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind (2011)Self
Unplugged
UnpluggedDrake (voice)
Highway 99: A Double Album
Highway 99: A Double Album (2025)Self
You're Gonna Miss Me
You're Gonna Miss Me (2017)Jake Fillmore
You Can Color Outside the Lines... The Big Boys
You Can Color Outside the Lines... The Big Boys (2018)