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Chrissie Hynde

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Born: September 7, 1951
From: Akron, Ohio, USA

Also known as

The Pretenders · Christine Ellen Hynde · Pretenders · Christine Kerr · Chrissy Hynde

Biography

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.

Known for

Rugrats Go Wild

1994 Series 8.4

The Pretenders - Live in London

The Pretenders - With Friends

Punk: Attitude

Pretenders - Loose in L.A.

Girls in Bands at the BBC

Filmography

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2026

Man on the Run

Acting (Self)

2025

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

Acting (Self)

Acting (Stephanie Schiffer)

2023

The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park

The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life

Acting (Herself)

2022

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Acting (Self)

Acting (Self)

2021

Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan

Acting (Self)

2018

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Acting (Self (archive footage))

2017

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Acting (Self)

The Pretenders at Austin City Limits

Acting (Self)

Alone With Chrissie Hynde

Acting (Herself)

2016

Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40

2015

Kylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Acting (Self)

Girls in Bands at the BBC

Acting (Self (archive footage))

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead

Acting (Self)

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Acting (Self) 1 EP

2013

Basically, Johnny Moped

Acting (Self)

Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6

2010

The Pretenders - Live in London

Acting (Herself - vocals, guitar)

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4

Acting (self)

Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power

Acting (Self)

2009

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Acting (Self - Guest) 1 EP

2006

Acting (Michelle (voice))

The Pretenders - With Friends

Acting (Self)

The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)

2005

The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned

Acting (Self)

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Acting (Self)

Punk: Attitude

Acting (Self)

New York Doll

Acting (Self)

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1

Acting (Self)

2004

Rod Stewart: One Night Only! (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

Acting (Self - Guest Star)