Adam Clayton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 13, 1960 in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England
- Active Years
- 1959–2026 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 113 credits in database
Biography
Adam Charles Clayton was born on March 13, 1960, in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England, and is an English-born Irish musician serving as the bass guitarist for the rock band U2. He has lived in County Dublin, Ireland, since his family relocated to Malahide in 1965 when he was five years old. Clayton attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met the schoolmates with whom he co-founded U2 in 1976. As a member of the band, he has received 22 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. In addition to his musical work with U2, he is known as an editor for the productions Becoming Borderless released in 2019, Commissioned released in 2020, and Rehabbed released in 2021.
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Known for Acting. 107 known credits. Birthday: March 13, 1960. Place of Birth: Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England.
[2] TMDB: Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960), English-born Irish musician, bass guitarist of U2. Resided in County Dublin since family moved to Malahide in 1965. Attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, co-founded U2 in 1976.
[3] IMDb: Known for Becoming Borderless (2019), Commissioned (2020), and Rehabbed (2021).
[4] Wikipedia: English-Irish musician, bass guitarist of U2. Born in Oxfordshire, England. Lived in County Dublin after family moved to Malahide in 1965 at age five.
[5] Pop Culture Files: Member of U2, 22 Grammy Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2005. Known as Actor.
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Known for: Becoming Borderless (2019), Commissioned (2020), and Rehabbed (2021).
Total known credits: 107.
Known as: Actor.
Biographical context (to flesh out the overview):
Full name: Adam Charles Clayton.
Born: March 13, 1960, in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England.
Nationality: English-born Irish / English-Irish.
Musician background: Bass guitarist for U2 (co-founded in 1976).
Awards (musician context): 22 Grammy Awards, inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Adam Charles Clayton is an English-born Irish musician and actor born on March 13, 1960, in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England. He is primarily recognized as the bass guitarist for the rock band U2, a group he co-founded in 1976 after attending Mount Temple Comprehensive School. Following his family's move to Malahide in 1965, Clayton resided in County Dublin, Ireland. As a member of U2, he has received 22 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.
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In addition to his musical career, Clayton is known for his work in acting, with 107 known credits. His film and television credits include Becoming Borderless in 2019, Commissioned in 2020, and Rehabbed in 2021.
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Full Filmography
113 titles- This Is Buzz (2026) as Self
- Tradfluencer - The Sharon Shannon Story (2026) as Self
- Street of Dreams (2026)
- Street of Dreams (2026) Music
- Greatest Basslines (2025) as Self
- BP Fallon: Rock'n'Roll Wizard (2025) as Self
- Eno (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Kiss the Future (2024) as Self
- The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas? (2024) as Self
- U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/03 (2023)
- AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2023) as Self
- U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/01 (2023) as Self
- Francis Bacon: The Outsider (2022) as Presenter
- U2: Rockumentary (2022) as Self
- Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away (2020) as Self
- U2: Experience +Innocence, Live in Berlin (2018) as Self
- U2 - Live from Abbey Road (2017) as Self
- Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- U2 at The BBC (2017) as Self [U2]
- U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 (2017)
- U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris (2016) as Self
- TFI Friday (2015) as Self
- U2 - Vancouver, Canada (2015)
- U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015 (2015)
- U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/2015 (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) Songs
- Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel (2013) as Self
- U2: War - The Ultimate Critical Review (2012) as Self
- U2: Unbroken Toys (2012) as Self
- U2360°: Live From Moncton (2011) as Self
- U2: From the Sky Down (2011) as Self
- U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998 (2011) as Adam Clayton
- U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl (2010) as Self - Bass
- U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle (2010) as Self
- u2 360 tour - under the rainy belgium sky (2010) as Self
- Brothers (2009) Songs
- Linear (2009) as Self
- Linear (2009) Executive Producer
- Linear (2009) Original Music Composer
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009) as Self
- US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 (2009) as Self - U2
- U2 Live Tour 360° - Paris 11 et 12 Juillet 2009 (2009) as Self
- U2 3D (2008) as Self
- U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD) (2007) as Self - Bass
- U2: Achtung Baby: A Classic Album Under Review (2007) as Self
- U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan (2006) as Self
- U2: City of blinding lights - Live in Buenos Aires (2006) as Self
- U2: 18 Videos (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium (2006) as Self - Bass
- U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review (2006) as Self
- I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash (2005) as Self
- The Work of Director Anton Corbijn (2005) as Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
- U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago (2005) as Self - Bass
- U2 and 3 songs (2004) as Self
- U2 - Live Under the Brooklyn Bridge (2004) as Self
- U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (2004) as Self
- U2: An Unforgettable Journey (2003) as Self
- U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland (2003) as Self - Bass
- U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland (2003) Scenic Artist
- Gangs of New York (2002) Songs
- U2: The Best of 1990-2000 (2002) as Self
- U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston (2001) as Self - Bass
- U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston (2001) Music
- U2 - Live from Irving Plaza 2000 (2000) as Self
- Entropy (1999) as Adam Clayton
- Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree (1999) as Self
- U2: Live from Santiago 1998 (1998) as Self
- U2 - The Best of 1980-1990 (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg (1998) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City (1997) as Self
- U2: A Year in Pop (1997) as Self
- U2: A Year in Pop (1997) Music
- Mission: Impossible (1996) Theme Song Performance
- TFI Friday (1996)
- VH1's Legends (1996) as Self
- Ghost in the Shell (1995) Songs
- Beyond the Clouds (1995) Original Music Composer
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Performer
- U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney (1994) as Self
- U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 1993 (1993) as Self
- U2: Achtung Baby, the Videos, the Cameos and a Whole Lot of Interference from ZOO-TV (1992) as Self
- U2 - Live from Stockholm 1992 (1992) as Self
- Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter (1990) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Adam Clayton (voice)
- U2: Lovetown (1989) as Self
- U2: Lovetown (1989) Music
- U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) as Self
- U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) Music
- U2: Outside It's America (1987) as Self
- U2 - Live from Los Angeles 1987 (1987) as Self
- U2: Live from Syracuse 1987 (1987) as Self
- U2 Live from Paris (1987) as Self
- U2 & The Police: A Conspiracy of Hope (1986) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- U2: Unforgettable Fire (1985) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- U2: A Fire in Dortmund (1984) as Self
- U2 - The Unforgettable Fire Collection (1984) as Self
- 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video (1984) as Self
- U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky (1983) as Self - Bass
- No Nukes! muziekfestival (1982) as Self - U2
- U2 Live at the Rock Werchter Festival 1982 (1982) as Himself
- U2: Follies (1981) as Self
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self - Honoree
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Rockpalast (1974)
- World in Action (1963)
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- U2 - Island 50 Festival: Live as Self
- U2: Live from South Bend as Self - Bass
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adam Clayton best known for?
Adam Clayton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), Brothers (2009), Battleline (1963).
When and where was Adam Clayton born?
Adam Clayton was born on March 13, 1960 in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England.
How many credits does Adam Clayton have?
Adam Clayton has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Adam Clayton's background in cinema and television?
Adam Charles Clayton was born on March 13, 1960, in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England, and is an English-born Irish musician serving as the bass guitarist for the rock band U2. He has lived in County Dublin, Ireland, since his family relocated to Malahide in 1965 when he was five years old. Clayton attended Mount Temple Co...
Adam Clayton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Performer — aged about 34
- Rockpalast (1974) — aged about 14
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 0
- The Simpsons (1989) as Adam Clayton (voice) — aged about 29
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 25
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 24
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