Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono

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.

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Known For

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 • as Self - Guest

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

1968 • as Self - Guest

The View

The View

1997 • as Self

Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées

1982 • as Self

Mad About You

Mad About You

1992 • as Yoko Ono

Filmography

2025

One to One: John & Yoko
One to One: John & Yoko
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/9/2025
Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade
Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/2/2025

2024

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/28/2024
Daytime Revolution
Daytime Revolution
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/9/2024
Beatles '64
Beatles '64
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/28/2024

2023

Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/24/2023
The Lost Weekend: A Love Story
The Lost Weekend: A Love Story
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/13/2023
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/13/2023

2022

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/30/2022

2021

Parkinson at 50
Parkinson at 50
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/28/2021
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 5/21/2021
The Beatles: Get Back
The Beatles: Get Back
as Self
TV - Released: 11/25/2021

2020

Jealous Guy: The Assassination of John Lennon
Jealous Guy: The Assassination of John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/21/2020
Zappa
Zappa
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/27/2020
Tapes
Tapes
Movie - Released: 9/14/2020
Lennon's Last Weekend
Lennon's Last Weekend
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/4/2020

2019

Other Music
Other Music
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/26/2019
Killing John Lennon
Killing John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2019
The Last 24 Hours: John Lennon
The Last 24 Hours: John Lennon
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/5/2019

2018

Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs
as Assistant-Scientist Yoko-ono (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/23/2018
George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus
George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/21/2018
John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky
John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/24/2018
Why Are We Creative?: The Centipede's Dilemma
Why Are We Creative?: The Centipede's Dilemma
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/7/2018

2017

I Don't Know Which Tree It Comes From that Fragrance
I Don't Know Which Tree It Comes From that Fragrance
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/1/2017
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/26/2017
Kyoko
Kyoko
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/11/2017
How the Beatles Changed the World
How the Beatles Changed the World
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/23/2017

2016

Movie
Stupor Mundi: Livre 2, Les Hommes qui mangèrent la montagne
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/13/2016
Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album
Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/16/2016
Yoko Ono Lennon's Courage Awards 2016: Laurie Anderson, Mohammad el Gharani, Eileen Boxer, RoseLee Goldberg, LoftOpera
Yoko Ono Lennon's Courage Awards 2016: Laurie Anderson, Mohammad el Gharani, Eileen Boxer, RoseLee Goldberg, LoftOpera
Movie - Released: 5/8/2016

2015

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/25/2015
Bad Girls of Japan
Bad Girls of Japan
Movie - Released: 8/20/2015
The Last Lennon Interview
The Last Lennon Interview
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/8/2015

2014

The Term. Beginning of a Big Story
The Term. Beginning of a Big Story
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/9/2014

2013

Movie
Rock 'N' Roll Exposed: The Photography of Bob Gruen
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/6/2013
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
Movie - Released: 6/10/2013
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/23/2013
Silver Spoon
Silver Spoon
as Aki's Grandmother (voice)
TV - Released: 7/12/2013

2012

Movie
Arts & Crafts Spectacular #2
as (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/14/2012
Inventing David Geffen
Inventing David Geffen
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/19/2012

2011

Sleepless Nights Stories
Sleepless Nights Stories
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/15/2011
Re: Maciunas and Fluxus
Re: Maciunas and Fluxus
Movie - Released: 1/1/2011
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
as Self
TV - Released: 11/12/2011

2010

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/26/2010
LennoNYC
LennoNYC
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/25/2010
John Lennon: Love Is All You Need
John Lennon: Love Is All You Need
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 7/19/2010
Ugly Beauty
Ugly Beauty
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/9/2010
Music
Music
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/15/2010
The Day John Lennon Died
The Day John Lennon Died
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/6/2010
The Beatles: The Complete Story
The Beatles: The Complete Story
as Self (Archive Footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2010

2008

The Universe of Keith Haring
The Universe of Keith Haring
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/1/2008
Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band
Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/29/2008
All Together Now
All Together Now
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/20/2008

2007

Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/19/2007
365 Day Project
365 Day Project
Movie - Released: 12/31/2007

2006

Movie
John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Give Peace A Song
as as Herself
Movie - Released: 10/3/2006
Torino 2006 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Torino 2006 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Movie - Released: 2/10/2006
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/15/2006
To John With Love
To John With Love
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/2006
John & Yoko Bed-In
John & Yoko Bed-In
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/2006
Warhol and Maciunas
Warhol and Maciunas
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/2006

2005

Pink Floyd London '66-'67
Pink Floyd London '66-'67
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/13/2005
Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop
Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop
as Self
TV - Released: 10/23/2005

2004

Art & the 60s
Art & the 60s
Movie - Released: 1/6/2004
Twenty to Life: The Life & Times of John Sinclair
Twenty to Life: The Life & Times of John Sinclair
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/19/2004
Beatles Biggest Secrets
Beatles Biggest Secrets
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/2/2004
Kulturplatz
Kulturplatz
as Self
TV - Released: 9/1/2004

2003

Movie
Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/25/2003
Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon
Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/7/2003
Beatles: The Journey
Beatles: The Journey
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/17/2003
Imagine Imagine
Imagine Imagine
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/20/2003

2002

Movie
Hanratty: The Whole Truth
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/2/2002

2001

Movie
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/19/2001
Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words & Music
Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words & Music
Movie - Released: 10/2/2001
Wingspan
Wingspan
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/11/2001
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
as Self
TV - Released: 11/2/2001

2000

Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon's Imagine Album
Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon's Imagine Album
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/11/2000
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
John & Yoko's Year of Peace
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000

1997

Happy Birthday to John
Happy Birthday to John
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/9/1997
The View
The View
as Self
TV - Released: 8/11/1997
Behind the Music
Behind the Music
as Self
TV - Released: 8/17/1997
Classic Albums
Classic Albums
as Self
TV - Released: 4/14/1997

1996

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
as Self - Vocal
Movie - Released: 10/12/1996

1995

Movie
An Introduction to Harmolodics
Movie - Released: 12/1/1995
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman
Movie - Released: 3/3/1995

1994

Jonas in the Desert
Jonas in the Desert
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1994
Brisant
Brisant
as Self
TV - Released: 1/3/1994

1993

The Revenge of the Dead Indians
The Revenge of the Dead Indians
as Herself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993
Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 11/14/1993

1992

The John Lennon Video Collection
The John Lennon Video Collection
Movie - Released: 10/5/1992
Movie
Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/18/1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV - Released: 5/25/1992
Mad About You
Mad About You
as Yoko Ono
TV - Released: 9/23/1992

1990

John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/18/1990
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/18/1990
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/1/1990

1988

Imagine: John Lennon
Imagine: John Lennon
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/30/1988
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/2/1988

1987

I Am Not a Freak
I Am Not a Freak
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/1987

1986

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/22/1986
Movie
The John Lennon Sketchbook
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/10/1986
John Lennon: Live in New York City
John Lennon: Live in New York City
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/24/1986
Vain Glory
Vain Glory
as Yōko Ono
Movie - Released: 1/25/1986
American Masters
American Masters
as Self
TV - Released: 6/23/1986

1984

Yoko Ono: Then and Now
Yoko Ono: Then and Now
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/9/1984

1982

Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
as Self
TV - Released: 1/16/1982

1981

The Killing of America
The Killing of America
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/5/1981

1979

Flux-Concert
Flux-Concert
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/24/1979

1977

Urgent ou à quoi bon exécuter des projets puisque le projet est en lui-même une jouissance suffisante
Urgent ou à quoi bon exécuter des projets puisque le projet est en lui-même une jouissance suffisante
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/1/1977

1976

Chelsea Girls with Andy Warhol
Chelsea Girls with Andy Warhol
Movie - Released: 1/1/1976

1972

Movie
Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/11/1972
Imagine
Imagine
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/23/1972
John Lennon - Imagine
John Lennon - Imagine
Movie - Released: 11/27/1972
The One to One Concert
The One to One Concert
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/15/1972

1971

Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/22/1971
Brazil in Cannes
Brazil in Cannes
Movie - Released: 12/24/1971
Up Your Legs Forever
Up Your Legs Forever
Movie - Released: 8/12/1971
Frank Zappa, John Lennon & Yoko Ono: At Fillmore East
Frank Zappa, John Lennon & Yoko Ono: At Fillmore East
Movie - Released: 6/6/1971

1970

Apotheosis
Apotheosis
Movie - Released: 12/31/1970
Movie
Freedom
as Woman
Movie - Released: 12/1/1970
Rome Is Burning: Portrait of Shirley Clarke
Rome Is Burning: Portrait of Shirley Clarke
as Yoko Ono
Movie - Released: 10/4/1970
Let It Be
Let It Be
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/13/1970

1969

The Beatles: Something
The Beatles: Something
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/6/1969
24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko
24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/15/1969
Bed Peace
Bed Peace
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/24/1969

1968

Two Virgins
Two Virgins
Movie - Released: 6/10/1968
The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 6/6/1968

1966

No. 4
No. 4
as Herself
Movie - Released: 2/6/1966
Disappearing Music for Face
Disappearing Music for Face
Movie - Released: 3/9/1966
Movie
Eyeblink
Movie - Released: 3/10/1966

1965

Satan's Bed
Satan's Bed
as Ito
Movie - Released: 4/23/1965
Movie
Cut Piece
as Herself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1965
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/28/1965

1964

Movie
Some Young People
as herself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1964
Hi-Red Centre Shelter Plan
Hi-Red Centre Shelter Plan
Movie - Released: 2/14/1964