Biography
William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his first major hit and signature song of the same name as well as the similarly named 1973 album, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States.
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Filmography
all 85
self 74
Movies 62
TV Shows 23
Voice 1
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
Once Upon a Studio (2023)
Ron Delsener Presents (2023)
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two (2023)
Finding Sandler (2022)
Billy Joel - Live at Yankee Stadium (2022)
Billy Joel: In Black & White (2022)
Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On (2019)
Itzhak (2017)
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire - The Story of the Sidemen (2017)
Free to Rock (2017)
Brian Johnson's A Life on the Road (2017)
Joe Cocker - Mad Dog with Soul (2017)
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 (2016)
The Billboard Boys (2016)
Kevin Can Wait (2016)
Jay Leno's Garage (2015)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015 (2015)
The Art of McCartney (2014)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia (2014)
12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012)
Hurricane Sandy Coming Together (2012)
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston (2011)
The Love We Make (2011)
Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium (2011)
Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea (2010)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City (2009)
Havana Jam '79 (2009)
Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition (2008)
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic (2007)
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven (2007)
TV Land: Myths and Legends (2007)
Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome (2006)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers (2006)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975 (2006)
Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams (2005)
The Reichen Show (2005)
The Celebrity Apprentice (2004)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
American Idol (2002)
The Hamptons (2002)
Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection (2001)
Billy Joel: In His Own Words (2001)
The Concert for New York City (2001)
America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001)
Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection (2001)
Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits (2000)
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration (2000)
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines (1999)
Runaway Bride (1999)
Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face (1998)
Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III (1997)
Behind the Music (1997)
Garth Live from Central Park (1997)
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet (1996)
Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind (1995)
Inside the Actors Studio (1994)
Billy Joel: Shades of Grey (1993)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
Mad About You (1992)
Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
Simply Mad About the Mouse (1991)
The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time (1991)
Oliver & Company (1988)
A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR (1988)
Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad (1987)
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge (1986)
Ruthless People (1986)
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)
Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena (1984)
Easy Money (1983)
Billy Joel: Live From Long Island (1983)
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980)
CBS News Sunday Morning (1979)
Billy Joel - Bremen 1978 (1978)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975)
Rock Concert (1973)
The Grammy Awards (1959)
Tony Awards (1956)
Today (1952)
Tribute to Harry Chapin
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GenderMale
Birthday1949-05-09 (74 years old)
Birth NameWilliam Martin Joel
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
Religionatheism
Height1.66-meter
RelationshipsKatie Lee (2004-10-02 - 2010-01-01), Christie Brinkley (1985-03-23 - 1994-08-25)
SpouseAlexis Roderick
ChildrenDella Rose Joel, Alexa Ray Joel
FatherHoward Joel
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known Asビリー・ジョエル, William Martin Joel
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Gershwin Prize, Kennedy Center Honors, ASCAP Foundation Champion Award, honorary doctor of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, honorary doctor of the Syracuse University, honorary doctor of the Hofstra University, Johnny Mercer Award, Grammy Legend Award, Grammy Award for Album of the Year, MusiCares Person of the Year
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