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Topper Headon

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Topper Headon

Born
(age 71)
Birthplace
Bromley, Kent, England, UK
Credits
27 titles

Biography

Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955) is an English drummer, best known as the drummer of punk rock band the Clash. Known for his instrumental contributions to the drumming world, Headon was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of The Clash in 2003.

He joined the Clash in 1977 and became famed for his drumming skills. He received his nickname owing to his resemblance to Mickey the Monkey from the Topper comic.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 27

YearTitleRole
2021 Count Me In Film Self
2020 White Riot Film
2017 Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers Film Self
2015 The Clash: New Year's Day '77 Film
2012 The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash Film
2012 The Clash The Ultimate Review Film
2008 The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock) Film
2008 The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales Film
2007 Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Film Self
2006 Rock Milestones: The Clash Years Film Himself
2006 The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story Film
2006 The Clash: Up Close and Personal Film
2006 The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982 Film
2005 Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond Film Himself
2004 The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling Film Himself
2003 The Clash : The Essential Clash Film Himself
1999 The Clash: Westway To The World Film
1982 The Clash: Live in Tokyo Film Himself - Drums
1981 The Clash On Broadway Film
1981 D.O.A. Film Self
1980 Rude Boy Film The Group
1980 Just Play The Clash Film
1980 Punk and Its Aftershocks Film Self
1980 The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater Film
1980 The Clash: Live in Paris 1980 Film
1978 The Punk Rock Movie Film Self
1977 The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977 Film
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