Adam Ant
Biography
Adam Ant, born Stuart Leslie Goddard on November 3, 1954, in Marylebone, London, United Kingdom, is an English musician and actor. He gained popularity as the lead singer of the new wave and post-punk group Adam and the Ants before embarking on a solo career, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, which included three number one singles. He also achieved success in America with a string of hit singles and albums, and viewers of MTV voted him the sexiest man in America. As an actor, he has appeared in over two dozen films and television episodes between 1985 and 2003, with film credits including Batman, Jubilee, and Trust Me. Since 2010, he has reactivated his musical career by performing live, recording a new album, and undertaking a UK national tour.
Career overview
Adam Ant is a British actor who has appeared in over two dozen films and television episodes. He has a known acting career spanning from 1985 to 2003.
Adam Ant has been involved in various film and television projects throughout his acting career. He has appeared in films such as Batman, Jubilee, and Trust Me.
Adam Ant's acting credits total 51, according to his profile on The Movie Database.
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Full Filmography
53 titles- Adam Ant: Dirk Live at the Apollo (2015) as Self
- Adam Ant: Dirk Live at the Apollo (2015) Executive Producer
- Soul Boys of the Western World (2014)
- Adam Ant: The Blueblack Hussar (2013) as Himself
- Punk Britannia (2012)
- Stand & Deliver: The Documentary (2006) as Self
- Stand & Deliver: The Very Best of Adam & The Ants (2006)
- Live Eighties (2004) as Self
- Live Aid (2004) as Self
- Larry presents: Best of The 80s (2004) as Self
- The Madness of Prince Charming (2004) as Himself
- The New Romantics: A Fine Romance (2001) as Self
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Sweetwater (1999) as Todd Badham
- La Femme Nikita (1997) as Simon Crachek
- Face Down (1997) as Derek Fry
- Junk (1997) as Chris (Mr C)
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Panellist
- Lover's Knot (1996) as Marvell
- Drop Dead Rock (1996) as Dave Donovan
- The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries (1995) as Sir Charge-A-Lot (voice)
- Cyber Bandits (1995) as Manny
- Desert Winds (1994) as Eccentric Venezuelan
- Glitterbug (1994) as Self
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Love Bites (1993) as Zachary Simms
- Acting on Impulse (1993) as Eric Boggs
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Bert (voice)
- Sunset Heat (1992) as Danny Rollins
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Brad Bonner
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Pipkin
- Trust Me (1989) as James Callendar
- Out of Time (1988) as Richard Marcus
- Spellcaster (1988) as Diablo/Cyril St. Michael
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- World Gone Wild (1987) as Derek Abernathy
- Slam Dance (1987) as Jim Campbell
- Cold Steel (1987) as Mick
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Lionel Dasham
- Nomads (1986) as Number One
- Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party (1986) as Self
- The Equalizer (1985) as Francis DeGraumont
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Ted Hellenbeck
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Harty (1983) as Self
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
- Adam & The Ants: The Prince Charming Revue (1982)
- Adam & The Ants: The Prince Charming Revue (1982) Writer
- Adam and the Ants : Live in Tokyo (1981)
- America's Top 10 (1980) as Self
- The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) as Self
- Jubilee (1978) as Kid
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adam Ant best known for?
Adam Ant is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including K-PAX (2001), The Long Goodbye (1973), The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries (1995), Desert Winds (1994).
When and where was Adam Ant born?
Adam Ant was born on November 3, 1954 in Marylebone, London, United Kingdom.
How many credits does Adam Ant have?
Adam Ant has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2015.
What is Adam Ant's background in cinema and television?
Adam Ant, born Stuart Leslie Goddard on November 3, 1954, in Marylebone, London, United Kingdom, is an English musician and actor. He gained popularity as the lead singer of the new wave and post-punk group Adam and the Ants before embarking on a solo career, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, which inc...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Bert (voice) — aged about 37
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Pipkin — aged about 34
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Lionel Dasham — aged about 31
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 30
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Brad Bonner — aged about 35
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 38
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