Vince Clarke

Acting

Vince Clarke

Born

1960-07-03 (66)

Place of birth

South Woodford, Essex, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Credits

29 titles

Vincent John Martin (born 3 July 1960), known professionally as Vince Clarke, is an English synth-pop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been the main composer and musician of the band Erasure since its inception in 1985, and was previously the main songwriter for several groups, including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and the Assembly. In Erasure, he is known for his deadpan and low-key onstage demeanour, often remaining motionless over his keyboard, in sharp contrast to lead vocalist Andy Bell's animated and hyperactive frontman antics. Erasure have recorded over 200 songs and have sold over 28 million albums worldwide. Clarke was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member o…

Known for

Top of the Pops poster
6.6

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Top of the Pops

1964

Jimmy Kimmel Live! poster
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Sacrée soirée poster
5.7

No synopsis available yet.

Sacrée soirée

1987

Champs-Elysées poster
6.8

No synopsis available yet.

Champs-Elysées

1982

The Tube poster
NR

The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for five seasons, from 5 November 1982 until 1987. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne for Channel 4 by Tyne Tees Television, which had previously produced the similar music show Alright Now and the music-oriented youth show Check it Out for ITV; production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube. The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The brand name was relaunched by Channel 4 as an online radio station in November 2006. The show was directed by Gavin Taylor; Geoff Wonfor directed some of the insert videos along with other staff programme director of Tyne Tees Television Martin Cairns. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millennium.

The Tube

1982

No artwork available
NR

Riverside was a TV series broadcast on BBC2 in the United Kingdom featuring musicians, bands, actors, fashion designers, artists and comedians. It consisted of sketches, interviews and live performances. Guests included Alice Cooper, Steve Strange, Martin Rushent, Alan Adler, Clare Grogan, Paul Weller, Martin Fry, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order and Pauline Black.

Riverside

1982

Film credits

2010s · 6 titles

New Wave: Dare to be Different poster
6.9

U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio station on Long Island, NY: WLIR. In August, 1982, a small group of radio visionaries knew they couldn't compete with the mega-stations in New York City. With one brave decision, they changed the sound of radio forever. Program Director Denis McNamara, the 'LIR crew and the biggest artists of the era tell the story of how they battled the FCC, the record labels, mega-radio and all the conventional rules to create a musical movement that brought the New Wave to America.

New Wave: Dare to be Different

2017

I Dream of Wires poster
6.5

An independent documentary film about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer — exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. Inventors, musicians, and enthusiasts are interviewed about their relationship with the modular synthesizer — for many, it's an all-consuming passion.

I Dream of Wires

2014

Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection poster
10.0

The complete collection of Depeche Modes videos.

Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection

2016

Erasure - Berlin Live poster
NR

In the series of Arte Concerts, Erasure played live at the Schwuz in Berlin on July 24, 2017. In light of their forthcoming album "World Be Gone", the british Synthpop-Duo will not only play new songs but classic hits like "Always" and "Sometimes" as well.

Erasure - Berlin Live

2017

Erasure: Live at Karlsson poster
NR

1. Pistol 2. Senseless 3. Heavenly Action 4. Reunion 5. Sometimes 6. Who Needs Love Like That 7. Cry So Easy 8. My Heart... So Blue 9. March On Down The Line 10. Say What 11. Sexuality 12. Oh L'Amour 13. Push Me Shove Me 14. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) Recorded live in Karlsson, Stockholm, August 8, 1986 Part of the deluxe CD/DVD edition of Wonderland released in 2011

Erasure: Live at Karlsson

2011

Depeche Mode at The BBC poster
NR

A look back, from 2017, at the journey of one of the UK's longest-lasting and most successful bands. Featuring clips from various BBC programmes, including Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, Synth Britannia, The OZone, Def II and The Whistle Test. From their first appearance on Top of the Pops in 1981 and the tales of how they got there, to performing on Later... with Jools Holland in 2009, the programme shares archive testimony and recent interviews from core members Dave Gahan, Vince Clarke, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher. New Life, Just Can't Get Enough, Blasphemous Rumours and Personal Jesus are among some of the classic tracks performed.

Depeche Mode at The BBC

2017

2000s · 10 titles

Erasure: On the Road to Nashville poster
NR

Erasure performs an all acoustic show live at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The show features never before seen footage of their electronic hits realized as acoustic songs with the flavor of bluegrass and country (artfully arranged by Steve Walsh).

Erasure: On the Road to Nashville

2007

Synth Britannia poster
7.8

Documentary following a generation of post-punk musicians who took the synthesiser from the experimental fringes to the centre of the pop stage.

Synth Britannia

2009

Erasure: The Tank, the Swan, and the Balloon poster
9.5

1. Siren Song 2. Ship Of Fools 3. Chorus 4. Breath Of Life 5. Chains Of Love 6. Love To Hate You 7. Joan 8. Voulez Vous 9. Take A Chance On Me 10. S.O.S. 11. Lay All Your Love On Me 12. Am I Right? 13. Oh L'Amour 14. Waiting For The Day 15. Heart Of Stone 16. Stop! 17. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 18. Who Needs Love Like That 19. Stand By Your Man 20. The Soldier's Return 21. Turns The Love To Anger 22. Star 23. Blue Savannah 24. Over The Rainbow 25. Love Is A Loser 26. A Little Respect 27. Home 28. Perfect Stranger 29. Sometimes British synthpop legends Erasure perform live at the Manchester Apollo on 8 June 1992, as part of their Phantasmagorical Entertainment Tour.

Erasure: The Tank, the Swan, and the Balloon

2005

Erasure: The Erasure Show - Live in Cologne poster
NR

A live concert from Erasure's sellout 2005 world tour, The Erasure Show.

Erasure: The Erasure Show - Live in Cologne

2005

Depeche Mode: 1982 “The Beginning of Their So-Called Dark Phase…” poster
7.0

"The Beginning Of Their So-Called Dark Phase…" - A documentary about the making of the album A Broken Frame, featuring interviews with the group including former band member Vince Clarke, new live member Alan Wilder and other relevant personnel such as Daniel Miller of Mute Records. It also features vintage footage from UK television.

Depeche Mode: 1982 “The Beginning of Their So-Called Dark Phase…”

2006

Depeche Mode: 1980–81 “Do We Really Have to Give Up Our Day Jobs?” poster
8.5

"Do We Really Have to Give Up Our Day Jobs?" - A documentary about the making of the album Speak & Spell, featuring interviews with the group including former band member Vince Clarke and other relevant personnel such as Daniel Miller. It features various vintage footage, such as appearances on Top of the Pops and BBC Speak & Spell Tour recordings.

Depeche Mode: 1980–81 “Do We Really Have to Give Up Our Day Jobs?”

2006

Yazoo In Your Room poster
9.0

In Your Room (Box Set) DVD-1 A Short Film Featuring New Interviews With Vince Clarke And Alison Moyet, And Exclusive Archive Footage Promotional Videos DVD-2 Don't Go DVD-3 The Other Side Of Love DVD-4 Nobody's Diary DVD-5 Situation (1990) DVD-6 Situation - Alternative Version (1990) DVD-7 Only You (1999) Yaz At The BBC DVD-8 Only You (Top Of The Pops) 29 Apr 1982 DVD-9 Only You (Cheggers Plays Pop) 24 May 1982 DVD-10 Don't Go (Top Of The Pops) 15 Jul 1982 DVD-11 Don't Go (Saturday Live) 24 Jul 1982 DVD-12 Don't Go (Top Of The Pops) 12 Aug 1982 DVD-13 The Other Side Of Love (Top Of The Pops) 25 Nov 1982 DVD-14 The Other Side Of Love (Top Of The Pops) 09 Dec 1982 DVD-15 Nobody's Diary (Top Of The Pops) 19 May 1983 DVD-16 Nobody's Diary (Top Of The Pops) 02 Jun 1983 5.1 And Stereo Mixes DVD-17 Upstairs At Eric's DVD-18 You And Me Both

Yazoo In Your Room

2008

Erasure: Live at the Royal Albert Hall poster
NR

Erasure's stunning live performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, featuring classic songs and recent hits from their 2007 album "Light At The End of the World". Includes never before seen footage of Andy and Vin.

Erasure: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

2007

Erasure: Sanctuary The EIS Christmas Concert 2002 poster
NR

Filmed at a special concert for members of the Erasure Information Service at The Sanctuary, Birmingham on Fridy 13th December 2002.

Erasure: Sanctuary The EIS Christmas Concert 2002

2003

Erasure - Hits! The Videos poster
NR

Erasure--Hits: The Videos plays in Dolby stereo, with some of the later videos being 16:9 format. Disc 2 includes exclusive performance footage, rare videos and tracks performed live on all of Erasure's major tours. Six lengthy promotional documentaries from 2001 to 2003 are included, which feature interviews with the pair. Hidden bonus footage has also been crammed on to the disc. The only downside is the clumsy menus, which are difficult to navigate and are not all that pleasing to the eye. --John Galilee

Erasure - Hits! The Videos

2003

Undated · 1 titles

Series credits

Top of the Pops poster
6.6

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Top of the Pops

1964

Jimmy Kimmel Live! poster
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Sacrée soirée poster
5.7

No synopsis available yet.

Sacrée soirée

1987

Champs-Elysées poster
6.8

No synopsis available yet.

Champs-Elysées

1982

The Tube poster
NR

The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for five seasons, from 5 November 1982 until 1987. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne for Channel 4 by Tyne Tees Television, which had previously produced the similar music show Alright Now and the music-oriented youth show Check it Out for ITV; production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube. The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The brand name was relaunched by Channel 4 as an online radio station in November 2006. The show was directed by Gavin Taylor; Geoff Wonfor directed some of the insert videos along with other staff programme director of Tyne Tees Television Martin Cairns. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millennium.

The Tube

1982

No artwork available
NR

Riverside was a TV series broadcast on BBC2 in the United Kingdom featuring musicians, bands, actors, fashion designers, artists and comedians. It consisted of sketches, interviews and live performances. Guests included Alice Cooper, Steve Strange, Martin Rushent, Alan Adler, Clare Grogan, Paul Weller, Martin Fry, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order and Pauline Black.

Riverside

1982

Berlin Live poster
6.0

Bands perform in Berlin's legendary club TRAFO, the concrete temple music.

Berlin Live

2011

No artwork available
NR

Big World Café was a music show on British television. Broadcast on Channel 4 in 1989, it was presented by Mariella Frostrup, Eagle Eye Cherry and Jazzie B. It was produced by Andrea Wonfor, who had previously worked on The Tube. During the programme's second series, Andy Kershaw was recruited to report on world music. Artists who appeared on the show included Les Négresses Vertes, New Order, Prefab Sprout and Wet Wet Wet.

Big World Cafe

1989

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Track Stories

2015