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Yoko Ono

Acting

Born February 18, 1933 · Tokyo, Japan

Also known as Youko Ono · Yôko Ono · Ono Yōko

Biography

Yoko Ono is a Japanese artist, musician, author and peace activist, known for her work in avant-garde art, music and filmmaking as well as her marriage to John Lennon. Ono brought feminism to the forefront through her music which prefigured New Wave music (whether she was a direct influence is still debated). She is a supporter of gay rights and is known for her philanthropic contributions to the arts, peace and AIDS outreach programs.

Awards & recognition

  • Distinguished Service to the Visual Arts Award · 2010
  • Great Immigrants Award · 2010
  • Women's CaucusArt Lifetime Achievement Award · 2005
  • Grammy AwardBest Music Film · 2000
  • Grammy AwardAlbum of the Year · 1981
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  • MOJO Awards
  • Grammy AwardBest Music Film · 2000 · nominated
  • Grammy AwardBest Female Rock Vocal Performance · 1981 · nominated

Filmography47 titles

Daytime Revolution

2024as Self (archive footage)

The Beatles: Get Back

2021as Self

The Beatles Anthology

1995Thanks

George Harrison: Living in the Material World

2011as Self

Isle of Dogs

2018as Assistant-Scientist Yoko-ono (voice)

Classic Albums

1997as Self

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

2021as Self (archive footage)

Inventing David Geffen

2012as Self

Let It Be

1970as Self (uncredited)

Bowling for Columbine

2002Thanks

Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon's Imagine Album

2000as Self

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

2023as Self (archive footage)

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

1996as Self - Vocal

Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade

2025as Self (archive footage)

Zappa

2020as Self (archive footage)

How the Beatles Changed the World

2017as Self (archive footage)

Behind the Music

1997as Self

American Masters

1986as Self

One to One: John & Yoko

2024as Self (archive footage)

Diaries Notes and Sketches

1968as Self

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

2010as Self

George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus

2018as Self

John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky

2018as Self

Imagine

1972as Self

All Together Now

2008as Self

Imagine: John Lennon

1988as Self

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self

Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

2023as Self (archive footage)

Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

2013as Self (archive footage)

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

Other Music

2019as Self

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

2015as Self (archive footage)

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

2006as Self

Mad About You

1992as Yoko Ono

Beatles '64

2024as Self (archive footage)

Elton John: Never Too Late

2024as Self (archive footage)

Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized

2003as Self (archive footage)

Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band

2008as Self

The Lost Weekend: A Love Story

2022as Self (archive footage)

Lennon's Last Weekend

2020as Self (archive footage)

Earthquake Bird

2019Thanks

It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond

2017as Self (archive footage)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003as Self

The View

1997as Self

John Lennon: Love Is All You Need

2010as Self (archive footage)

The Last 24 Hours: John Lennon

2019as Self

Music

2010as Self