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Sid Vicious (I) (1957–1979)


Along with fellow Sex Pistol member, Johnny Rotten, lanky, sneering, pock faced Sid epitomised the punk movement born in the mid 1970s in working class England. Sid Vicious (real name John Beverly) wasn't an original member of the Pistols, but rather joined the band after original bassist, Glen Matlock dropped out after personality clashes with ... See full bio »

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Known For

The Astronaut's Wife
(1999)
Goodfellas
Goodfellas Soundtrack
(1990)
Sid and Nancy
Sid and Nancy Soundtrack
(1986)

Filmography

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  Californication (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Smile (2014) ... (performer: "My Way" - uncredited) / (writer: "My Way" - uncredited)
 2010 Punisher '79-82 (Short) (performer: "My Way")
 2003 On the Road (Video documentary short) (writer: "Holidays in the Sun" - uncredited)
 2000 The Filth and the Fury (Documentary) (writer: "Holidays In The Sun", "Bodies" - as Vicious)
 1999 Performance and Cocktails: Live at Morfa Stadium (Video) (writer: "Holidays in the Sun" - as Vicious)
 1999 The Astronaut's Wife (performer: "My Way")
 1990 Goodfellas (performer: "My Way")
 1987 Fame (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Ian's Girl (1987) ... (writer: "No Feelings")
 1986 Sid and Nancy (writer: "Holidays In The Sun" - as Vicious)
 1980 D.O.A. (Documentary) (writer: "Holidays In The Sun", "Bodies" - as Vicious)
 1979 Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (performer: "My Way")
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | 4 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Alternate Names:

John Beverley | John Simon Richie | Simon Ritchie | The Sex Pistols

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

When there are no more categorizations; when there are no more "niggers", when there are no more "whites", when there's just "people", you know, when there's no more "punks" when there's no more "dirt", that is when everything is gonna be OK. See more »

Trivia:

His $50,000 bail from the second degree murder charge was revoked when he was arrested for hitting Patti Smith's brother, Todd, with a beer mug one night at a New York club. See more »

Trademark:

Spikey hair See more »

Nickname:

Sidney

Star Sign:

Taurus

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