Billy Joel
Biography
William Martin Joel, also known by his full name, is an American male actor and personality with known credits totaling ninety-five in the database. Born on May 9, 1949, in New York City, New York, United States, his personal information and profile are cataloged under identifier 71791. His professional activity in film and television falls under the acting category, maintaining a content score of one hundred on the platform. The subject continues to be recognized in the media database with a documented birthday placing his age at seventy-seven years old, originating from his birthplace in New York.
Career overview
William Martin Joel, also known as Billy Joel, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Born on May 9, 1949, in New York City, New York, United States, he has built a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. He is commonly nicknamed the Piano Man, a title derived from his first major hit, signature song, and similarly named 1973 album.
Throughout his career, Joel released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993, followed by an additional studio album in 2001. He also released a compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 and 2, in 1985. Globally, he has sold over 160 million records, establishing himself as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Within the United States, he ranks as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist.
In the database of The Movie Database, William Martin Joel is credited under acting with a total of 95 known credits. His personal profile designates his gender as male, and his content score in the system is listed as 100.
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96 titles- Billy Joel: And So It Goes (2025) as Self
- Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives (2025) as Self
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden (2024) as Self
- Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden (2024) Executive Producer
- Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Dodger (voice) (archive sound)
- Breaking Rachmaninoff (2023)
- Ron Delsener Presents (2023) as Self
- Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two (2023) as Self
- Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium (2022) as Self
- Finding Sandler (2022) as Self
- Billy Joel: In Black & White (2022) as Self
- Cola Wars (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On (2019) as Self
- Itzhak (2017) as Self
- Free to Rock (2017) as Self
- Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul (2017) as Self
- Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen (2017) as Self
- Kevin Can Wait (2016) as Billy Joel
- Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self
- Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015 (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Art of McCartney (2014) as Self
- Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia (2014) as Self
- The Greatest Event in Television History (2012) as Self
- 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012) as Self
- The Love We Make (2011) as Self
- Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium (2011) as Self
- Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston (2011) as Self
- Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea (2010) as Self
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009) as Self
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City (2009) as Self
- Havana Jam '79 (2009) as Self
- Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition (2008) as Self
- Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven (2007) as Self
- Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic (2007) as Self
- America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975 (2006) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers (2006) as Self
- Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome (2006) as himself
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self - Guest
- Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams (2005) as Self
- The Celebrity Apprentice (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- American Idol (2002) as Self
- The Hamptons (2002) as Self
- The Concert for New York City (2001) as Self
- America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001) as Self - Performer
- Billy Joel: In His Own Words (2001) as Self
- Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection (2001) as Self
- Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection (2001) as Self
- Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits (2000) as Self - Guest Appearance
- Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration (2000) as Self - Host
- Behind the Life of Chris Gaines (1999) as Self
- Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face (1998) as Self
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self
- Garth Live from Central Park (1997) as Self
- Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers (1997)
- Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III (1997) as Self
- Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- The Music Biz (1995) as Self
- Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind (1995) as (voice) (archive footage)
- Inside the Actors Studio (1994) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Billy Joel: Shades of Grey (1993) as Self
- Mad About You (1992) as Billy Joel
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) Songs
- The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time (1991) as Self
- Simply Mad About the Mouse (1991) as Self
- Tribute to Harry Chapin (1991)
- Bon Jovi: Final Countdown (1990) as Vocals
- Oliver & Company (1988) as Dodger (voice)
- Oliver & Company (1988) Songs
- A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR (1988) as Self - Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar
- Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad (1987) as Self - Performer
- Ruthless People (1986) Songs
- Billy Joel: Building the Bridge (1986) as Self
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) as Self
- Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena (1984) as vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica
- Easy Money (1983) Songs
- Billy Joel: Live From Long Island (1983) as Self
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self
- CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self
- Billy Joel - Bremen 1978 (1978)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Today (1952) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Billy Joel best known for?
Billy Joel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Once Upon a Studio (2023), Kevin Can Wait (2016), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Jay Leno's Garage (2015).
When and where was Billy Joel born?
Billy Joel was born on May 9, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Billy Joel have?
Billy Joel has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2025.
What is Billy Joel's background in cinema and television?
William Martin Joel, also known by his full name, is an American male actor and personality with known credits totaling ninety-five in the database. Born on May 9, 1949, in New York City, New York, United States, his personal information and profile are cataloged under identifier 71791. His professional activity in fil...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 10
- Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Dodger (voice) (archive sound) — aged about 74
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self — aged about 24
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self — aged about 66
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self — aged about 48
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest — aged about 44
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