Biography
David Byrne (born May 14, 1952) is a Scottish-American musician most associated with his role as a founding member and principal songwriter of Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and has worked with various media, including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction. He has received Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Filmography
all 105
Movies 91
self 65
TV Shows 14
Narrator 2
Director 2
Producer 1
Composer
John Mulaney: Baby J (2023)
Movie
Songs
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Movie
7
Social! Distance Dance Club (2021)
Movie
Self
Twyla Moves (2021)
Movie
Self
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America (2020)
TV
Self
The Vasulka Effect (2020)
Movie
Self
David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)
Movie
Self
FeeLee. History of a Single Label (2020)
Movie
David Byrne
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)
Movie
Self - Voice
Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged (2019)
Movie
Himself
Everything For All Reasons (2019)
Movie
Narrator
Triple-Chaser (2019)
Movie
Actor
Hream (2019)
Movie
Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony (2019)
Movie
Self
Museum Town (2019)
Movie
Self
The Making of True Stories (2018)
Movie
himself
David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018 (2018)
Movie
Self
Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads (2017)
Movie
Actor
Contemporary Color (2016)
Movie
Musician
Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World (2016)
Movie
Self
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016)
Movie
Actor
Temporary Color (2016)
Movie
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
TV
2
David Byrne
We're Gonna Die (2015)
Movie
Self
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015)
TV
Self
Lennon or McCartney (2014)
Movie
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
TV
3.5
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
TV
6.58
Self (archive footage)
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day (2013)
Movie
Self
Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012)
Movie
La Casa del Ritmo: A Film About Los Amigos Invisibles (2012)
Movie
Talking Heads - Chronology (2011)
Movie
Composer
This Must Be the Place (2011)
Movie
9
Actor
Ride, Rise, Roar (2011)
Movie
Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut (2009)
Movie
Self
Beyond Ipanema (2009)
Movie
Self
Wandering Heart (2009)
Movie
Self
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB (2009)
Movie
Self
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell (2008)
Movie
Self
The Man Who Bottled Clouds (2008)
Movie
New York Rock at the BBC (2008)
Movie
Self
Celia: The Queen (2008)
Movie
Original Music Composer
The Vanguard (2008)
Movie
Himself
David Byrne - Live from Austin Texas (2007)
Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (2007)
Movie
David Byrne
Fabricating Tom Zé (2006)
Movie
Self
Absolute Wilson (2006)
Movie
Self
By the Ways, a Journey with William Eggleston (2006)
Movie
Actor
TV Party (2005)
Movie
Himself
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country (2004)
Movie
Director
Îlé Aiyé (2004)
Movie
David Byrne: Live At Union Chapel (2003)
Movie
Composer
Young Adam (2003)
Movie
Self
Lubbock Lights (2003)
Movie
Self
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)
TV
6.5
Self
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (2002)
Movie
Self
25 Years of Punk (2001)
Movie
Introduction (English version)
The Art of Amália (2000)
Movie
Himself
Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th (1998)
Movie
Self - Host/Interviewer
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th (1998)
Movie
'Laughing Man' Escort
Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
Movie
Self
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (1998)
Movie
Self - Host
Sessions at West 54th (1997)
TV
Self
Dancing Barefoot (1995)
Movie
Second Assistant Director
After 68 (1994)
Movie
Self
Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
TV
7
Actor
Visions of Heaven and Hell (1994)
Movie
Himself
10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged (1993)
Movie
Actor
David Byrne: Between The Teeth (1993)
Movie
Self - Singer
Wim Wenders in Tokyo (1990)
Movie
Self
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter (1990)
Movie
Summer of Love (1990)
Movie
Self
Beleza Tropical (1990)
Movie
The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.75
Self
Decade (1989)
Movie
Self
Heavy Petting (1989)
Movie
Music
Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton (1989)
TV
Producer
Umbabarauma (1989)
Movie
Bartender
Checking Out (1989)
Movie
Composer
Married to the Mob (1988)
Movie
2
Self
Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant (1988)
Movie
Composer
The Last Emperor (1987)
Movie
7.67
Main Title Theme Composer
Something Wild (1986)
Movie
1
Narrator
True Stories (1986)
Movie
Actor
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July (1986)
Movie
Minister
Dead End Kids (1986)
Movie
Self - Vocals and Guitar
Stop Making Sense (1984)
Movie
1
Self
Saturday Review (1984)
TV
Self / Creative Consultant
Talking Heads vs. Television (1984)
Movie
Talking Heads live at Montreux Jazz Festival (1982)
Movie
Composer
The Catherine Wheel: Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation (1982)
Movie
Music
Mea Culpa (1981)
Movie
Music
America Is Waiting (1981)
Movie
Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert (1980)
Movie
Self - Vocals and Guitar
Talking Heads - Live in Rome (1980)
Movie
Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre (1980)
Movie
Self - Vocals, Talking Heads
The Blank Generation (1976)
Movie
6.57
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Self
Austin City Limits (1975)
TV
Self
The Oscars (1953)
TV
David Byrne
Talking Heads - South Bank Show
Movie
David Byrne
David Byrne - Sessions At West 54th
Movie
David Byrne
David Byrne - Live in Zagreb
Movie
David Byrne
David Byrne - Live From Congress Hall
Movie
David Byrne
David Byrne & St. Vincent - Album De La Semaine
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.4
Based on 1.38 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1952-05-14 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceDumbarton, United Kingdom
RelationshipsAdelle Lutz (1987-01-01 - 2004-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsTalking Heads
AwardsWebby Lifetime Achievement Award, Bessie Award, Academy Award for Best Original Score
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