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John Kay(V)

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John Kay
John Kay was born on 12 April 1944 in Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany [now Sovetsk, Russia]. He is an actor and producer, known for Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and The Limey (1999). He has been married to Jutta Maue since 24 February 1967. They have one child.
BornApril 12, 1944
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    Known for

    Alice Krige, Brent Spiner, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
    Star Trek: First Contact
    7.6
    • Soundtrack
    • 1996
    Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Brie Larson, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Pratt, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldaña, Benedict Wong, Anthony Mackie, Chris Hemsworth, Dave Bautista, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Chadwick Boseman, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Tessa Thompson, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Letitia Wright, and Tom Holland in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
    Avengers: Endgame
    8.4
    • Soundtrack
    • 2019
    Terence Stamp in The Limey (1999)
    The Limey
    6.9
    • Soundtrack
    • 1999
    Steve Buscemi, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, and Tim Roth in Reservoir Dogs (1992)
    Reservoir Dogs
    8.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 1992

    Credits

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    Actor



    • John Kay & Steppenwolf: Give Me Life
      Music Video
      • John Kay
      • 1987
    • John Kay & Steppenwolf: Hold on (Never Give Up, Never Give In)
      Music Video
      • John Kay
      • 1987
    • John Kay & Steppenwolf: Hot Night in A Cold Town
      Music Video
      • John Kay
      • 1983
    • Steppenwolf: Rock Me
      Music Video
      • John Kay
      • 1969
    • Steppenwolf: Magic Carpet Ride (1969)
      Steppenwolf: Magic Carpet Ride
      Music Video
      • John Kay
      • 1969
    • Steppenwolf: The Pusher (1969)
      Steppenwolf: The Pusher
      Music Video
      • John Kay
      • 1969
    • Steppenwolf: Born to be Wild (1968)
      Steppenwolf: Born to be Wild
      7.5
      Music Video
      • John Kay
      • 1968

    Music Department



    • Monster High: 13 Wishes (2013)
      Monster High: 13 Wishes
      7.2
      TV Movie
      • writer: "Magic Carpet Ride"
      • 2013

    Producer



    • John Kay & Steppenwolf (2004)
      John Kay & Steppenwolf
      Video
      • producer
      • 2004

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • John Kay Band
    • Born
      • April 12, 1944
      • Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany [now Sovetsk, Russia]
    • Spouse
      • Jutta MaueFebruary 24, 1967 - present (1 child)
    • Other works
      Album: "Forgotten Songs"

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      Lead singer for the rock band Steppenwolf. "Born to Be Wild" peaked at #2 in 1968. "Magic Carpet Ride" peaked at #3 in 1968. "Straight Shootin' Woman" peaked at #29 in 1974, this was the last Top 40 single for Steppenwolf.
    • Quotes
      Neil Young and Paul Simon can go out with just a guitar, and you almost don't miss what you heard on the record. I like to be supported by musicians around me; it gives it a collective sound.
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