Chrissie Hynde

Acting

Born 07/09/1951
Akron, Ohio, USA

Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio) is an American rock musician, best known as the leader of the band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and the only continuous member of the Pretenders, having appeared on every studio album released by the band.

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Known For

Man on the Run
2026
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
2025
No Friends
2025
The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park
2023
The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life
2023
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
2022
McEnroe
2022
Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan
2021
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
The Pretenders at Austin City Limits
2017
Alone With Chrissie Hynde
2017
Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40
2016
Kylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2015
Girls in Bands at the BBC
2015
The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead
2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Basically, Johnny Moped
2013
Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6
2013
The Pretenders - Live in London
2010
Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4
2010
Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Happy Feet
2006
The Pretenders - With Friends
2006
The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)
2006
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005
Punk: Attitude
2005
New York Doll
2005
Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1
2005
Rod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
2004
Pretenders - Loose in L.A.
2003
Rugrats Go Wild
2003
Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You
2002
CMT Crossroads
2002
Da Ali G Show
2000
The Pretenders - Greatest Hits
2000
One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute
1999
The Righteous Babes
1998
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998
V.I.P.
1998
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
1998
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
Friends
1994
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
One World, One Voice
1990
The Long Way Home
1989
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
A Reggae Session
1988
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
1988
På spåret
1987
Women in Rock
1986
Live Aid
1985
Pretenders Live in Dortmund
1984
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981
Punk and Its Aftershocks
1980
Fridays
1980
The Kenny Everett Video Show
1978
Saturday Night Live
1975
Are We Not Men?