John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet, who first became famous during the punk rock era of the late 1970s when he became known as a "punk poet". He released several albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and continues to perform regularly.
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Date of birth | 25 January 1949
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Place of birth | Salford, Lancashire, England, UK
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John Cooper Clarke is known for his role in the documentary Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (2021) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the film The Souvenir (2019) as performer: "Gimmix! Play Loud" / writer: "Gimmix! Play Loud".
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