Larry Mullen Jr.
Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr. (; born 31 October 1961) is an Irish musician, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band U2. A member of the band since its inception, he has recorded 15 studio albums with U2. Mullen's distinctive, almost military drumming style developed from his playing martial beats in childhood marching bands.
Mullen was born in Dublin, where he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School. In 1976, he co-founded U2 after posting a message on the school's notice board in search of musicians. Mullen has worked on numerous side projects during his career. In 1990, he produced the Ireland national football team's song "Put 'Em Under Pressure" for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. In 1996, he worked with U2 bandmate Adam Clayton on a dance re-recording of the "Theme from Mission: Impossible". He has also collaborated with musicians such as Maria McKee, Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris, and Alice Cooper. Mullen has sporadically acted in films, most notably in Man on the Train (2011) and A Thousand Times Good Night (2013).
Mullen has received 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked Mullen the 96th-greatest drummer of all time.
Acted in
V-U2
2024
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Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
2023
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U2: Rockumentary
2022
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Finding Jack Charlton
2020
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U2: eXPERIENCE - Live in Berlin
2018
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U2 at The BBC
2017
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Linkin Park and Friends - Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
2017
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U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017
2017
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris
2015
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U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015
2015
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/2015
2015
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U2 - Vancouver, Canada
2015
Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014
2014
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A Thousand Times Good Night
2013
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U2: War - The Ultimate Critical Review
2012
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U2: Unbroken Toys
2012
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U2: From the Sky Down
2011
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The Man on the Train
2011
as The Thief
U2 - Live from Moncton 2011
2011
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U2: Live at Glastonbury 2011
2011
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U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle
2010
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U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl
2010
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The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009
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U2 Live Tour 360° - Paris 11 et 12 Juillet 2009
2009
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Linear
2009
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U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD)
2007
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U2 3D
2007
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U2: 18 Videos
2006
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U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review
2006
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U2: City of blinding lights - Live in Buenos Aires
2006
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U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium
2006
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U2: Achtung Baby: A Classic Album Under Review
2006
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U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago
2005
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U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan
2005
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U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
2004
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U2 - Live Under the Brooklyn Bridge
2004
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U2 and 3 songs
2004
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U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
2003
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U2: An Unforgettable Journey
2003
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U2: The Best of 1990-2000
2002
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U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston
2001
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U2 - Live from Irving Plaza 2000
2000
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Entropy
1999
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Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
1999
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U2 - The Best of 1980-1990
1998
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U2 - Live at Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998
1998
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U2: Live from Santiago 1998
1998
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U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City
1997
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U2: A Year in Pop
1997
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Classic Albums
1997
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Emmylou Harris Building the Wrecking Ball
1996
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MTV Europe Music Awards
1994
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U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney
1994
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U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 1993
1993
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U2 - Live from Stockholm 1992
1992
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U2: Achtung Baby, the Videos, the Cameos and a Whole Lot of Interference from ZOO-TV
1992
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Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
1990
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U2: Lovetown
1989
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The Simpsons
1989
as Larry Mullen (voice)
U2: Rattle and Hum
1988
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U2 - Live from Los Angeles 1987
1987
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U2: Live from Syracuse 1987
1987
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U2 Live from Paris
1987
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U2: Outside It's America
1987
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U2 & The Police: A Conspiracy of Hope
1986
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U2: Unforgettable Fire
1985
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Live Aid
1985
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U2: A Fire in Dortmund
1984
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U2: The Unforgettable Fire Collection
1984
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MTV Video Music Awards
1984
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U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky
1983
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No Nukes! muziekfestival
1982
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U2 Live at the Rock Werchter Festival 1982
1982
as Himself
U2: Follies
1981
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The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
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Top of the Pops
1964
U2 - Island 50 Festival: Live
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U2: Live from South Bend
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U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/01
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