David Byrne
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.
Acted in
Eno
2024
as Self
Social! Distance Dance Club
2021
Twyla Moves
2021
as Self
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America
2020
as Self
David Byrne's American Utopia
2020
as Self
FeeLee. History of a Single Label
2020
as Self
Stars in the House
2020
as Self - Winner
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
2019
as David Byrne
Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged
2019
as Self - Voice
Everything For All Reasons
2019
as Self
Triple-Chaser
2019
as Narrator
Hream
2019
as David Byrne
Museum Town
2019
as Self
The Making of True Stories
2018
as Self
David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018
2018
as Self
Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads
2017
as Self
Contemporary Color
2016
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
2016
as Self
Temporary Color
2016
We're Gonna Die
2015
as David Byrne
Lennon or McCartney
2014
as Self
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
2012
as Self
La Casa del Ritmo: A Film About Los Amigos Invisibles
2012
Talking Heads - Chronology
2011
This Must Be the Place
2011
as David Byrne
Ride, Rise, Roar
2011
as Self
Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
2009
Beyond Ipanema
2009
as Self
Wandering Heart
2009
as Self
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
2009
as Self
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
2008
as Self (archive footage)
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
2008
as Self
New York Rock at the BBC
2008
Celia: The Queen
2008
as Self
David Byrne - Live from Austin Texas
2007
as Self
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
2007
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Fabricating Tom Zé
2006
as Self
By the Ways, a Journey with William Eggleston
2006
as Self
TV Party
2005
as Self
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
2004
as Self
Dennis Cleveland
2004
David Byrne: Live At Union Chapel
2003
Lubbock Lights
2003
as Self
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
2002
as Self
25 Years of Punk
2001
as Self
The Art of Amália
2000
as Introduction (English version)
Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th
1998
as Self
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
1998
as Self - Host/Interviewer
Lulu on the Bridge
1998
as "Laughing Man" Escort
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
1998
as Self
Sessions at West 54th
1997
as Self - Host
Dancing Barefoot
1995
as Self
10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged
1993
as Self
David Byrne: Between The Teeth
1993
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
1990
as Self
Summer of Love
1990
as Self
Beleza Tropical
1990
as Self
The Simpsons
1989
as David Byrne (voice)
Decade
1989
as Self
Heavy Petting
1989
as Self
Checking Out
1988
as Bartender
Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant
1988
as Self
True Stories
1986
as Narrator / Lip-Syncher
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
1986
Dead End Kids
1986
as Minister
Stop Making Sense
1984
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Talking Heads: The Name of this Programme is Once In A Lifetime
1984
as Self
Talking Heads live at Montreux Jazz Festival
1982
Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
1981
Talking Heads - Live in Rome
1980
as Self - Vocals, guitar
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
1980
as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
The Blank Generation
1976
as Self
Austin City Limits
1975
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self