Billy Joel

Acting

Billy Joel

Born May 9, 1949 · New York City, New York, USA (age 77)

William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his first major hit and signature song of the same name as well as the similarly named 1973 album, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 200…

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Once Upon a StudioOnce Upon a Studio · 2023
Once Upon a Studio
8.32023
MovieAnimationFamily
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
Oliver & CompanyOliver & Company · 1988
Oliver & Company
6.71988
MovieAnimationComedy
Putting its own 'twist' on the story of Oliver Twist, the orange runt of a litter of kittens must fight for survival on the rough streets on New York City, finding unlikely friends in the dogs owned by a down-on-his luck man named Fagin. Soon, Oliver and his new band of comrades must fight for survival when Fagin is unable to pay his debts.
Ruthless PeopleRuthless People · 1986
Ruthless People
6.61986
MovieComedy
Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.
Honeymoon in VegasHoneymoon in Vegas · 1992
Honeymoon in Vegas
5.71992
MovieComedyRomance
On her deathbed, a mother makes her son promise never to get married, which scars him with psychological blocks to a commitment with his girlfriend. They finally decide to tie the knot in Vegas, but a wealthy gambler arranges for the man to lose $65K in a poker game and offers to clear the debt for a weekend with his fiancée.
Easy MoneyEasy Money · 1983
Easy Money
6.01983
MovieComedy
To inherit his mother-in-law's colossal fortune, a hard living gambling addict must change his unhealthy ways before it gets the best of him.
Breaking RachmaninoffBreaking Rachmaninoff · 2023
Breaking Rachmaninoff
2023
MovieDocumentary
A humorous documentary about the search for a great composer who managed to overcome his depression by spelling his own name wrong.
Bon Jovi: Final CountdownBon Jovi: Final Countdown · 1990
Bon Jovi: Final Countdown
1990
MovieMusic
Recorded live at the Tokyo Dome, December 31st 1990, as part of the Final Countdown tour. Includes performances by Billy Joel, Skid Row, Cinderalla and The Quireboys. Bon Jovi: "Tokyo Road." Quireboys: "7 O Clock." Skid Row: "Youth Gone Wild." Cinderella: "Shelter Me." Bon Jovi: "You Give Love A Bad Name, Born To Be My Baby, I'll Be There For You, Blood On Blood, Livin' On A Prayer."
Tribute to Harry ChapinTribute to Harry Chapin · 1991
Tribute to Harry Chapin
7.01991
MovieTV MovieDocumentary
Tribute concert held in 1987 at Carnegie Hall (and later televised on PBS), commemorating Harry Chapin's posthumous receipt of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his humanitarian efforts. Featuring songs and speeches by Harry's friends, family and peers.

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Billy Joel: Live At Wembley ArenaBilly Joel: Live At Wembley Arena · 1984
Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena
8.01984
MovieMusic
Billy Joel Live At Wembley Arena, London 06-06-1984. This is part of An Innocent Man Tour. Set List: Prelude/Angry Young Man, My Life, Piano Man, Don't Ask Me Why, Allenton, Goodnight Saigon, Pressure, Leave A Tender Moment Alone, An Innocent Man, The Longest Time, This Night, Just The Way You Are, Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Sometimes A Fantasy, It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me, Uptown Girl, Big Shot, Tell Her About It, You May Be Right, Only The Good Die Young. The band includes Frank Simms, Peter Huwlett on backing vocals, a three-piece brass section of Larry Etkin, Bob Livingood, Glenn Stulpin and Toots Thielemans on harmonica as well as Joel's touring/recording band of Liberty DeVitto (drums, percussion), Doug Stegmeyer (bass), Russell Javors (rhythm guitar), David LeBolt (keyboards), David Brown (lead guitar) and Mark Rivera (saxophones, percussion)

vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica