Acting
Pete Townshend
Born May 19, 1945 · Chiswick, London, England, UK (age 81)
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, acc…
Known For
A Silent Voice: The Movie · 2016A Silent Voice: The Movie
★ 8.42016
MovieAnimationDrama
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?
American Beauty · 1999American Beauty
★ 8.01999
MovieDrama
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
The Iron Giant · 1999The Iron Giant
★ 8.01999
MovieAnimationDrama
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
Being Mick · 2001Being Mick
★ 7.02001
MovieDocumentary
For everyone who's always envied the life of the legendary Rolling Stones frontman, this behind-the-scenes documentary lets you in on Mick Jagger's private life, with family home movies and interviews, and also follows him recording and performing songs from his solo Goddess in the Doorway" album. Special appearances by Bono, Pete Townshend, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, and others are featured.
Lambert & Stamp · 2014Lambert & Stamp
★ 7.22014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In this crazy, chaotic gospel of chance, aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to search for a subject for their underground movie, leading them to discover, mentor, and manage the iconic band known as The Who and create rock 'n' roll history.
Tommy · 1975Tommy
★ 6.41975
MovieDramaMusic
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
Quadrophenia · 1979Quadrophenia
★ 7.01979
MovieDramaMusic
Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.
The Hat · 2020The Hat
2020
MovieDrama
A young man wanders into the middle of a barren field, and just as he’s enjoying the peace of it all, a mystery assailant comes running out of the trees towards him. But some things you can’t outrun.
Movies
A Silent Voice: The Movie · 2016A Silent Voice: The Movie
★ 8.42016
MovieAnimationDrama
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?
American Beauty · 1999American Beauty
★ 8.01999
MovieDrama
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
The Iron Giant · 1999The Iron Giant
★ 8.01999
MovieAnimationDrama
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
Being Mick · 2001Being Mick
★ 7.02001
MovieDocumentary
For everyone who's always envied the life of the legendary Rolling Stones frontman, this behind-the-scenes documentary lets you in on Mick Jagger's private life, with family home movies and interviews, and also follows him recording and performing songs from his solo Goddess in the Doorway" album. Special appearances by Bono, Pete Townshend, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, and others are featured.
Lambert & Stamp · 2014Lambert & Stamp
★ 7.22014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In this crazy, chaotic gospel of chance, aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to search for a subject for their underground movie, leading them to discover, mentor, and manage the iconic band known as The Who and create rock 'n' roll history.
Tommy · 1975Tommy
★ 6.41975
MovieDramaMusic
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
Quadrophenia · 1979Quadrophenia
★ 7.01979
MovieDramaMusic
Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.
The Hat · 2020The Hat
2020
MovieDrama
A young man wanders into the middle of a barren field, and just as he’s enjoying the peace of it all, a mystery assailant comes running out of the trees towards him. But some things you can’t outrun.
Cloud Chaser · 2006Cloud Chaser
2006
MovieDramaMystery
Marc, a bicycle courier, attempts to escape his lethargy, shyness and alienation by living vicariously through the lens of his Super 8 camera. When he dates the attractive Julia things take a wrong turn and Marc has to face the consequences.
Cloud Chaser examines the thin line between observance and obsession. The short film has been photographed with Super 8 material.
Woodstock · 1970Woodstock
★ 7.51970
MovieDocumentaryHistory
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.
Classic Quadrophenia · 2015Classic Quadrophenia
★ 7.02015
Movie
Pete Townsend's reinvention of The Who's Quadrophenia for the classical music genre (composed by partner Rachel Fuller) filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall and featuring the 90-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the 80 members of the London Oriana Choir, Alfie Boe, Billy Idol and Phil Daniels
Led Zeppelin Played Here · 2014Led Zeppelin Played Here
★ 8.02014
MovieDocumentary
1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik chronicles an enduring Maryland legend, of the very night this concert was alleged to have taken place, January 20, 1969, during the first Presidential Inauguration of Richard Nixon. Led Zeppelin Played Here presents a mid-Atlantic version of what was happening nationwide as the rock concert industry took shape. Featuring interviews with rock writers, musicians, and fans, and several who claim they were witnessing history that night.
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight · 1998Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
★ 7.41998
MovieMusicDocumentary
Mod rockers the Who are captured live by director Murray Lerner at the legendary Isle of Wight festival in 1970, attended by 600,000 people. All the old classics are included in a typically energetic set; Moon the Loon, Roger the Dodger and Pete... the guitarist. And John Entwistle on bass. This is the first DVD release, without the extra material found on the DVD/Blu-ray re-release of 2006.
Live Aid · 1985Live Aid
★ 7.91985
MovieMusicDocumentary
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
Night Flight: Born Again · 2016Night Flight: Born Again
2016
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Brooklyn Vegan named “the most consistently weird and awesome thing on cable television in the ’80s.” This ‘Best Of’ episode features some of the most memorable moments of Night Flight's near-decade long run including restored interviews and segments from Kate Bush, New Wave Theatre, David Lynch, Prince, Wendy O Williams, Divine, Billy Idol, Johnny Rotten, and much more Night Flight treasures from the archive.
1996 VH1 Honors · 19961996 VH1 Honors
★ 6.01996
MovieMusicDocumentary
In 1996, VH1 organized a benefit concert for Witness with Human Rights First. Robin Williams filmed a moving message for the concert on the power of individuals and video to document and impact important human rights issues. The global activist organization Witness provides video cameras to human rights groups to document abuses, so it was fitting that rocker Rod Stewart launched Sunday's 'VH1 Honors' tertainment world, with performances by Witness co-founder Peter Gabriel, Bryan Adams, Don Henley, R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe (also a Witness co-founder), Natalie Merchant, Gloria Estefan and Pete Townshend. Celebrity presenters included Academy Award-winning actress (and Robbins mate The concert raised $350,000 for Witness, formed in 1992
THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979
Movie
The Who performed at the Chicago Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois on December. 8th, 1979. The concert was broadcast live to several local movie theaters. The general consensus was that this show was the
best on the 1979 tour. The show was visually stunning. Many times Pete Townshend or Roger Daltrey would move to the front of the stage and direct the cameraman to focus in close, then unleash a mic twirl or scissors kick for the hungry crowd.
Lennon or McCartney · 2014Lennon or McCartney
★ 5.32014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. That question… Lennon or McCartney?
Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound · 2015Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound
★ 8.02015
MovieDocumentary
Jean-Michel Jarre is one of the pioneers of electronic music. He is a composer, performer, songwriter, and producer whose pioneering approach to electronic music and live performance has influenced a generation. The emergence of the album "E-Project"is album is the focus of the documentary "A Journey Into Sound" by Birgit Herdlitschke. The film also airs the secret of success of Jean-Michel Jarre. With material from private and public archives, the film looks back on his youth, the first experiments with electronic music and his relationship with his famous father Maurice Jarre (composer of soundtrack for "Lawrence of Arabia", "Doctor Zhivago").
The Night That Changed Rock · 2019The Night That Changed Rock
2019
MovieMusicDocumentary
Forty years later, rock legends Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey sat down for first-of-a-kind, exclusive interviews with WCPO Anchor Tanya O’Rourke. Their candid revelations about the horrific night of Dec. 3, 1979 in Cincinnati form the basis for O'Rourke's historical documentary, "The Who: The Night That Changed Rock."
Billy Idol Should Be Dead · 2026Billy Idol Should Be Dead
★ 6.82026
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing his rise to fame, battle with addiction and triumphant comeback that captivated millions of fans worldwide.
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation · 2019Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
★ 7.32019
MovieMusicDocumentary
50 years after the legendary fest, Barak Goodman’s electric retelling of Woodstock, from the point of view of those who were on the ground, evokes the freedom, passion, community, and joy the three-day music festival created.
Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse · 2002Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
★ 7.02002
MovieMusic
Recorded in London, this live 2000 concert showcases Pete Townshend, legendary guitarist of the Who, performing music from his experimental piece "Lifehouse," which he began composing in the early 1970s and spent almost 30 years trying to complete. Townshend's pet project was born out of his belief that mankind has lost touch with spirituality and neglected social contact with the advent of technology.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London · 2014The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London
★ 6.22014
MovieMusic
Legendary rock band The Who captured live in performance at London's Wembley Arena in July 2013. The gig saw the band perform their 1973 concept album 'Quadrophenia' in its entirety to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its release. The group also performed a number of popular songs from throughout their career including 'Baba O'Riley', 'You Better You Bet' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again'.
TV Shows
Top of the Pops · 1964Top of the Pops
★ 6.71964
Series
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
The Simpsons · 1989The Simpsons
★ 8.01989
SeriesFamilyAnimation
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon · 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
★ 5.82014
SeriesComedy
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Late Show with David Letterman · 1993Late Show with David Letterman
★ 6.41993
SeriesComedy
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert · 2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
★ 6.12015
SeriesComedy
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
CSI: Miami · 2002CSI: Miami
★ 7.72002
SeriesDramaMystery
The show follows Crime Scene Investigators working for the Miami-Dade Police Department as they use physical evidence, similar to their Las Vegas counterparts, to solve grisly murders. The series mixes deduction, gritty subject matter, and character-driven drama in the same vein as the original series in the CSI franchise, except that the Miami CSIs are cops first, scientists second.
Great Performances · 1971Great Performances
★ 6.11971
SeriesComedyDocumentary
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Miami Vice · 1984Miami Vice
★ 7.41984
SeriesCrimeDrama
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche · 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
★ 6.01975
Series
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker
Classic Albums · 1997Classic 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.
Omnibus · 1967Omnibus
★ 7.21967
SeriesDocumentary
Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.
Behind the Music · 1997Behind the Music
★ 7.31997
SeriesDocumentary
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
The Kennedy Center Honors · 1978The Kennedy Center Honors
★ 7.41978
Series
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
Rockpalast · 1974Rockpalast
★ 10.01974
Series
The BRIT Awards · 1977The BRIT Awards
★ 10.01977
Series
The biggest night in the British music calendar, the BRIT Awards celebrate the biggest successes in music & promote new talent.
The Secret Policeman's Ball · 1976The Secret Policeman's Ball
★ 5.01976
SeriesComedy
A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular British comedians but later included leading musicians and actors. The Secret Policeman's Ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become involved with Amnesty and other social and political causes in succeeding years.
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World · 2025Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
★ 6.92025
SeriesDocumentary
A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.
VH1 Rock Honors · 2006VH1 Rock Honors
★ 7.02006
SeriesDrama
The VH1 Rock Honors were an annual ceremony paying homage to bands who influenced the sound of rock music. The events began in 2006, and the final event took place in 2008. The general format of each show is for modern bands to "pay tribute" to classic greats of the rock/metal world, after which time the artist being paid tribute to plays multiple songs. The 2006 and 2007 shows featured four inductees each, whereas the 2008 show featured one, albeit with multiple bands paying tribute. The shows were directed by David Mallet and produced by Paul Flattery. Currently, VH1 has no plans for a CD or DVD release of any show.
MTV Rockumentary · 1989MTV Rockumentary
★ 7.01989
Series
The 30-minute documentaries feature a series of interviews, archive footage, and music of the most influential rock bands and artists of the century.