Biography
Georg Albert Ruthenberg (born August 5, 1959), better known by the stage name Pat Smear, is an American musician. He is best known as a rhythm guitarist for the rock band Foo Fighters, with whom he has recorded six studio albums. Smear was a founding member of punk band the Germs and was the touring guitarist for grunge band Nirvana from 1993 to 1994. After Nirvana disbanded following the suicide of its frontman Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl went on to become the frontman of rock band Foo Fighters, with Smear soon joining on guitar. He left Foo Fighters in 1997, before rejoining as a touring guitarist in 2005, and has been a full-time member since 2010.
Filmography
all 58
Movies 52
self 49
TV Shows 6
Self (archive footage)

Foo Fighters: One Less Hero (2022)
Movie
Pat Smear

Studio 666 (2022)
Movie
Self - Performer

Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World (2021)
Movie
Pat Smear

The Morning Show (2019)
TV
6.77
Self - Guitar

Foo Fighters - Rock am Ring (2015)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
Movie
4
Self - Guitars

Foo Fighters - Rio De Janeiro (2015)
Movie
Self - Lead & Rhythm Guitars

Foo Fighters The Roundhouse Concert (2011)
Movie
Self - Lead Guitar

Foo Fighters: Live At Pinkpop Festival (2011)
Movie
Self - Guitars

Foo Fighters: A Hard Day's Light (2011)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Nirvana - In Utero: Under Review (2006)
Movie
Self - Guitar

Nirvana: Live And Loud (1993)
Movie
Self - Guitar / Songs

Nirvana: Unplugged In New York (1993)
Movie
Self - Guitar, Vocals

Nirvana: Unplugged in New York - Rehearsal (1993)
Movie
Jimi Hendrix

The Book of Manson (1989)
Movie
Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1959-08-05 (65 years old)
Birth PlaceLos Angeles, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsFoo Fighters, Pat Smeaer
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