Bruce Johnston

Acting

Bruce Johnston

Born June 27, 1942 · Peoria, Illinois, USA (age 84)

Bruce Arthur Johnston (born Benjamin Baldwin; June 27, 1942) is an American singer, musician and songwriter who is a member of the Beach Boys. He also collaborated on many records with Terry Melcher (his bandmate in Bruce & Terry, the Rip Chords, and California Music) and composed the 1975 Barry Manilow hit, "I Write the Songs". Born in Illinois, Johnston grew up in Los Angeles and studied classi…

Known For

DisorderliesDisorderlies · 1987
Disorderlies
4.91987
MovieComedy
As not-quite-orderlies who're downright Disorderlies, rap-music favorites The Fat Boys rule. Playing the freewheeling caretakers of the frail Dennison, they stir up a comedic culture clash in Palm Beach society that only proves laughter is the best medicine this side of a tax refund.
The Beach Boys: Nashville SoundsThe Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds · 1996
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
6.01996
MovieMusicDocumentary
Brian Wilson and the boys of summer add a pinch of down-home twang to their classic harmonies with the help of country music's finest. In this 1996 recording session for the album "Stars and Stripes," The Beach Boys rework 12 of their songs, including "409" (with Junior Brown), "The Warmth of the Sun" (with Willie Nelson), "In My Room" (with Tammy Wynette), "Don't Worry Baby" (with Lorrie Morgan), and "I Get Around" (with Sawyer Brown).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band · 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
4.31978
MovieAdventureMusic
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys · 2024
The Beach Boys
6.72024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
The Wrecking CrewThe Wrecking Crew · 2008
The Wrecking Crew
7.32008
MovieMusicDocumentary
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
Bad VibrationsBad Vibrations · 2024
Bad Vibrations
10.02024
MovieHorrorMystery
A loner and avid Beach Boys fan is invited to a party by his friend, but soon finds that he is seemingly the only guest that has arrived. Catch Keir's directorial sequel - four years in the making - in the hit new video "Bad Vibrations", another entry in the Uncle Donald Party Cinematic Universe that includes Uncle Donald Award winning "Birthday Bash" and "Sam's Birthday - A Lockdown Tale".
Cease to ExistCease to Exist · 2007
Cease to Exist
2007
MovieDocumentary
Explores the music motive to the Manson murders and uncovers Charles Manson's relationship with Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson and record producer Terry Melcher.
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet SoundsClassic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds · 2010
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
6.42010
MovieMusicDocumentary
Groundbreaking and ahead of its time, Pet Sounds — the 11th album by The Beach Boys — was a pioneering feat in production, sound, and songwriting…a work that continues to inspire musicians and fans to this day. The latest addition to acclaimed & award-winning Classic Albums series. gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at its creation.

Movies

DisorderliesDisorderlies · 1987
Disorderlies
4.91987
MovieComedy
As not-quite-orderlies who're downright Disorderlies, rap-music favorites The Fat Boys rule. Playing the freewheeling caretakers of the frail Dennison, they stir up a comedic culture clash in Palm Beach society that only proves laughter is the best medicine this side of a tax refund.
The Beach Boys: Nashville SoundsThe Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds · 1996
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
6.01996
MovieMusicDocumentary
Brian Wilson and the boys of summer add a pinch of down-home twang to their classic harmonies with the help of country music's finest. In this 1996 recording session for the album "Stars and Stripes," The Beach Boys rework 12 of their songs, including "409" (with Junior Brown), "The Warmth of the Sun" (with Willie Nelson), "In My Room" (with Tammy Wynette), "Don't Worry Baby" (with Lorrie Morgan), and "I Get Around" (with Sawyer Brown).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band · 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
4.31978
MovieAdventureMusic
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys · 2024
The Beach Boys
6.72024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
The Wrecking CrewThe Wrecking Crew · 2008
The Wrecking Crew
7.32008
MovieMusicDocumentary
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
Bad VibrationsBad Vibrations · 2024
Bad Vibrations
10.02024
MovieHorrorMystery
A loner and avid Beach Boys fan is invited to a party by his friend, but soon finds that he is seemingly the only guest that has arrived. Catch Keir's directorial sequel - four years in the making - in the hit new video "Bad Vibrations", another entry in the Uncle Donald Party Cinematic Universe that includes Uncle Donald Award winning "Birthday Bash" and "Sam's Birthday - A Lockdown Tale".
Cease to ExistCease to Exist · 2007
Cease to Exist
2007
MovieDocumentary
Explores the music motive to the Manson murders and uncovers Charles Manson's relationship with Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson and record producer Terry Melcher.
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet SoundsClassic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds · 2010
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
6.42010
MovieMusicDocumentary
Groundbreaking and ahead of its time, Pet Sounds — the 11th album by The Beach Boys — was a pioneering feat in production, sound, and songwriting…a work that continues to inspire musicians and fans to this day. The latest addition to acclaimed & award-winning Classic Albums series. gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at its creation.
Deadman's CurveDeadman's Curve · 1978
Deadman's Curve
5.41978
MovieDramaHistory
Things were cool. Chicks were pretty. Waves were groovy. Cars had muscle. Jan and Dean rode their wave to the top of the pop charts. Then, in 1966, on their way to becoming rock and roll legends, they have to cope with a devastating car crash that leaves Jan brain-damaged and their dreams shattered.
A Grammy Salute to The Beach BoysA Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys · 2023
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
8.12023
MovieMusicDocumentary
A special all-star tribute concert honoring the legacy of The Beach Boys.
The Beach Boys: It's OKThe Beach Boys: It's OK · 1976
The Beach Boys: It's OK
8.01976
MovieMusicDocumentary
A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me Rhonda' and 'Good Vibrations'.
Brian Wilson’s ImaginationBrian Wilson’s Imagination · 1998
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
7.01998
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This documentary includes footage from a Brian Wilson solo concert and documents the making of his 1998 album "Imagination".
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In WaikikiThe Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki · 1987
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
1987
MovieMusic
Enjoy the Beach Boys in a 90 minute concert celebrating their 25 year anniversary with guest artists like Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Jeffery Osborne, Belinda Carlisle and Three Dog Night. The concert was recorded in December 1986 on the sunny Waikiki beach in Hawaii.
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach BoysJan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys · 2002
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
2002
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
An in-depth look at the tumultuous career of Jan & Dean.
The Beach Boys: Endless HarmonyThe Beach Boys: Endless Harmony · 2000
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
6.62000
MovieDocumentaryMusic
These archetypal Southern Californians, who transmuted their experiences growing up in suburban Hawthorne into a potent teen iconography orbiting surfing, cars, and girls, tackle the underlying personal and cultural upheavals beneath their discography. Intelligently assembled with over 40 songs dispersed throughout, ENDLESS HARMONY works not just as a rockumentary but as an important historical document of American music.
The Seeds: Pushin' Too HardThe Seeds: Pushin' Too Hard · 2014
The Seeds: Pushin' Too Hard
2014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Documentary about seminal garage-rock band, The Seeds, that uses vintage footage, rare photos, memorabilia and audio, plus fresh interviews with band members and associates as well as notable fans and observers, Pushin’ Too Hard relates the bizarre rage-to-riches-to-rags tale of the rock quartet who took Los Angeles by storm in the mid-60s.
The Beach Boys: An American BandThe Beach Boys: An American Band · 1985
The Beach Boys: An American Band
6.31985
MovieDocumentaryHistory
A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in.
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982 · 2014
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
9.02014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
With historical performances and classic recordings reassessed by a panel of esteemed experts, this documentary film provides a fantastic insight into this often overlooked part of Brian's career.
The Beach Boys: Doin' It AgainThe Beach Boys: Doin' It Again · 2012
The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
8.02012
MovieMusicDocumentary
The Beach Boys are America's most successful band. With 56 U.S. Top 100 hits, 36 Top Ten Hits, and 4 Number One singles, their impression on American pop culture is rivaled only by the band that considered them to be their sole competition, The Beatles. To mark the group’s 50th anniversary, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks gathered in 2012 for an emotional reunion to record their first album of new material in 20 years, to kick off a worldwide tour, and to reflect on their remarkable history.
The Beach Boys: Making Pet SoundsThe Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds · 2017
The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds
7.62017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Pet Sounds,' Brian Wilson and surviving members of The Beach Boys (Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks) revisit the writing and recording of the landmark record that is consistently voted one of the top three influential albums of all time. Featuring exclusive interviews, classic archive and rare studio outtakes from the recording sessions.
The Beach Boys: A Celebration ConcertThe Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert · 1980
The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
10.01980
MovieMusic
The Beach Boys perform live on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 4th, 1980. Originally aired on HBO.
The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969 · 1969
The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969
1969
MovieMusic
The Beach Boys live at the L’Olympia Bruno Coquatrix in Paris, France during their “20/20” tour on June 16, 1969.
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969 · 2010
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
2010
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary film in which the rich tapestry of music written and produced by this brilliant 20th century composer is investigated and reviewed.
The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th AnniversaryThe Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary · 2012
The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary
8.02012
MovieMusic
Live release from the American Pop legends containing 21 classic Beach Boys hits performed live in Phoenix AZ on the bands 2012 - 50th anniversary worldwide tour. This live performance features the surviving members of the band (Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston) aided by additional musicians who have played with various members of the band for years.

TV Shows

Full HouseFull House · 1987
Full House
7.51987
SeriesComedyFamily
After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.
The Dick Cavett ShowThe Dick Cavett Show · 1968
The Dick Cavett Show
6.81968
Series
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
Champs-ElyséesChamps-Elysées · 1982
Champs-Elysées
6.81982
Series
Home ImprovementHome Improvement · 1991
Home Improvement
7.41991
SeriesComedy
The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and unseen neighbor.
Classic AlbumsClassic Albums · 1997
Classic Albums
7.71997
SeriesDocumentary
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show · 1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.81948
SeriesComedy
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
T. J. HookerT. J. Hooker · 1982
T. J. Hooker
6.51982
SeriesDramaCrime
Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to patrolling the streets and training recruits. Along with his young partners in blue, Hooker take on Lake City's toughest criminals.
LegendsLegends · 2006
Legends
5.02006
SeriesDocumentary
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.