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David Byrne

David Byrne

David Byrne

Known for: Sound

Biography: 1952-05-14 (72 years old)

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 104

Movies 88

self 66

TV Shows 16

Director 3

Narrator 1

Producer 1

Self

Eno

Eno (2024)

Original Music Composer / Musician

John Mulaney: Baby J

John Mulaney: Baby J (2023)

Songs

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Social! Distance Dance Club

Social! Distance Dance Club (2021)

Self

Twyla Moves

Twyla Moves (2021)

Self

BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America

BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America (2020)

Self

The Vasulka Effect

The Vasulka Effect (2020)

Self / Music / Executive Producer / Writer

David Byrne's American Utopia

David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

Self

FeeLee. History of a Single Label

FeeLee. History of a Single Label (2020)

Self - Winner

Stars in the House

Stars in the House (2020)

David Byrne

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)

Self - Voice

Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged

Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged (2019)

Self

Everything For All Reasons

Everything For All Reasons (2019)

Narrator

Triple-Chaser

Triple-Chaser (2019)

Actor

Hream

Hream (2019)

Self

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony (2019)

Self

Museum Town

Museum Town (2019)

Self

The Making of True Stories

The Making of True Stories (2018)

Self

David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018

David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018 (2018)

Self

Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads

Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads (2017)

Actor

Contemporary Color

Contemporary Color (2016)

Musician

Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World

Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World (2016)

Self

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016)

Actor

Temporary Color

Temporary Color (2016)

Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)

David Byrne

We're Gonna Die

We're Gonna Die (2015)

Self

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015)

Self

Lennon or McCartney

Lennon or McCartney (2014)

Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)

Self (archive footage)

Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day (2013)

Self

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012)

La Casa del Ritmo: A Film About Los Amigos Invisibles

La Casa del Ritmo: A Film About Los Amigos Invisibles (2012)

Talking Heads - Chronology

Talking Heads - Chronology (2011)

David Byrne / Original Music Composer

This Must Be the Place

This Must Be the Place (2011)

Actor

Ride, Rise, Roar

Ride, Rise, Roar (2011)

Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut

Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut (2009)

Self

Beyond Ipanema

Beyond Ipanema (2009)

Self

Wandering Heart

Wandering Heart (2009)

Self

Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB

Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB (2009)

Self (archive footage)

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell (2008)

Self

The Man Who Bottled Clouds

The Man Who Bottled Clouds (2008)

New York Rock at the BBC

New York Rock at the BBC (2008)

Self

Celia: The Queen

Celia: The Queen (2008)

Original Music Composer

The Vanguard

The Vanguard (2008)

Self

David Byrne - Live from Austin Texas

David Byrne - Live from Austin Texas (2007)

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell

NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (2007)

David Byrne

Fabricating Tom Zé

Fabricating Tom Zé (2006)

Self

Absolute Wilson

Absolute Wilson (2006)

Self

By the Ways, a Journey with William Eggleston

By the Ways, a Journey with William Eggleston (2006)

Actor

TV Party

TV Party (2005)

Self

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country (2004)

Director

Îlé Aiyé

Îlé Aiyé (2004)

Dennis Cleveland

Dennis Cleveland (2004)

David Byrne: Live At Union Chapel

David Byrne: Live At Union Chapel (2003)

Original Music Composer

Young Adam

Young Adam (2003)

Self

Lubbock Lights

Lubbock Lights (2003)

Self

Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)

Self

Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s

Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (2002)

Self

25 Years of Punk

25 Years of Punk (2001)

Introduction (English version)

The Art of Amália

The Art of Amália (2000)

Self

Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th

Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th (1998)

Self - Host/Interviewer

Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th

Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th (1998)

'Laughing Man' Escort

Lulu on the Bridge

Lulu on the Bridge (1998)

Self

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (1998)

Self - Host

Sessions at West 54th

Sessions at West 54th (1997)

Self

Dancing Barefoot

Dancing Barefoot (1995)

Second Assistant Director

After 68

After 68 (1994)

Self

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)

Actor

Visions of Heaven and Hell

Visions of Heaven and Hell (1994)

Self

10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged

10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged (1993)

Actor

David Byrne: Between The Teeth

David Byrne: Between The Teeth (1993)

Self - Singer

Wim Wenders in Tokyo

Wim Wenders in Tokyo (1990)

Self

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter (1990)

Self

Summer of Love

Summer of Love (1990)

Self

Beleza Tropical

Beleza Tropical (1990)

David Byrne (voice)

The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

Self

Decade

Decade (1989)

Self

Heavy Petting

Heavy Petting (1989)

Music

Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton

Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton (1989)

Producer

Umbabarauma

Umbabarauma (1989)

Bartender

Checking Out

Checking Out (1988)

Original Music Composer

Married to the Mob

Married to the Mob (1988)

Self / Director / Writer

Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant

Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant (1988)

Original Music Composer

The Last Emperor

The Last Emperor (1987)

Main Title Theme Composer

Something Wild

Something Wild (1986)

Narrator / Lip-Syncher / Director / Writer / Songs / Original Music Composer

True Stories

True Stories (1986)

Actor

The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July

The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July (1986)

Minister

Dead End Kids

Dead End Kids (1986)

Self - Vocals, Guitar / Original Music Composer / Sound Supervisor

Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense (1984)

Self

Saturday Review

Saturday Review (1984)

Self / Creative Consultant

Talking Heads: The Name of this Programme is Once In A Lifetime

Talking Heads: The Name of this Programme is Once In A Lifetime (1984)

Talking Heads live at Montreux Jazz Festival

Talking Heads live at Montreux Jazz Festival (1982)

Composer

The Catherine Wheel

The Catherine Wheel (1982)

Music

Mea Culpa

Mea Culpa (1981)

Music

America Is Waiting

America Is Waiting (1981)

Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert

Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert (1981)

Self - Vocals, guitar

Talking Heads - Live in Rome

Talking Heads - Live in Rome (1980)

Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar

Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre

Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre (1980)

Self - Vocals, Talking Heads

The Blank Generation

The Blank Generation (1976)

Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live (1975)

Self

Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits (1975)

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

Self

The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

Gallery

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Information

Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1952-05-14 (72 years old)

Birth Place
Dumbarton, United Kingdom

Relationships
Adelle Lutz (1987 - 2004)

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
Talking Heads

Awards
Webby Lifetime Achievement Award, David di Donatello for Best Score, Bessie Award, Academy Award for Best Original Score

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Last updated: 2025-01-27

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