Bob Smeaton
- Known For
- Directing
- Birthplace
- Newcastle, Regno Unito
- Active Years
- 1969–2022 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
Bob Smeaton is a male director, writer, and actor born in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Before working in film and television, he was the lead vocalist for the rock band White Heat. Smeaton is a double Grammy award winner and a three-times Emmy nominated director of music and arts documentaries. Throughout his career, he has worked with prominent artists such as The Beatles, Elton John, The Who, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Queen, Nirvana, Mark Knopfler, and the Spice Girls. His known credits include directing works such as The Beatles Anthology, Classic Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind, Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin', Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, Festival Express, Classic Albums: The Doors, and Classic Albums: Lou Reed.
Career overview
Bob Smeaton is a director of music and arts documentaries who is recognized as a double Grammy award winner and a three-time Emmy nominated director. Prior to beginning his work in film and television, Smeaton served as the lead vocalist for the rock band White Heat. Throughout his career in the industry, he has worked alongside many major artists, including The Beatles, Elton John, The Who, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Queen, Nirvana, Mark Knopfler, and the Spice Girls.
His known credits span 40 works across directing, acting, and writing roles. Some of the notable projects associated with his career include The Beatles Anthology, Classic Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind, Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin', Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, Festival Express, Classic Albums: The Doors, and Classic Albums: Lou Reed. Born in Newcastle, United Kingdom, Smeaton has established an extensive background in documenting music and arts through his directing credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall (2022) Director
- Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out (2021) Director
- Queen - Is This The Real Life? (2020) Director
- The Jam: About The Young Idea (2015) Director
- Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock (2014) Director
- Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' (2013) Director
- Classic Albums: Simply Red - Stars (2011) Director
- Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child (2010) Director
- The Beatles: The Mini Documentaries (2009) Director
- Roxy Music: More Than This - The Story of Roxy Music (2009) Director
- The Beatles on Record (2009) Director
- Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) Director
- Henry Rollins: Live in the Conversation Pit (2008) Director
- Spice Girls: Giving You Everything (2007) Director
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey (2007) Director
- Jimi Hendrix: American Landing (2007) Director
- Classic Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind (2005) Director
- The Making of the Beatles First U.S. Visit (2004) Director
- Festival Express (2003) Director
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2001) Director
- The UB40: Story of Reggae (2001) Director
- Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer (2001) Director
- Genesis | Songbook (2001) Director
- Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall (2000) Director
- Queen: Is This the Real Life? (1999) Director
- The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023 (1999) Director
- Classic Albums: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell (1999) Director
- Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next (1999) Director
- Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (1999) Director
- Classic Albums (1997) Director
- Quayside (1997) as Dan
- Classic Albums: The Band - The Band (1997) Director
- The Beatles Anthology (1995) Director
- The Beatles Anthology (1995) Writer
- Pink Floyd - Live in Toronto (1994) Director
- The Black Candle (1991) as Fred Skinner
- And a Nightingale Sang (1989) as Geoff
- White Peak Farm (1988) as Alec Baxter
- Creedance Clearwater Revival: Travelin' Band (1970) Director
- Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show (1969) Director
- Jimi Hendrix Live in Stockholm 1969 (1969) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Smeaton best known for?
Bob Smeaton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next (1999), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), The Beatles Anthology (1995), The Beatles Anthology (1995).
When and where was Bob Smeaton born?
Bob Smeaton was born in Newcastle, Regno Unito.
How many credits does Bob Smeaton have?
Bob Smeaton has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2022.
What is Bob Smeaton's background in cinema and television?
Bob Smeaton is a male director, writer, and actor born in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Before working in film and television, he was the lead vocalist for the rock band White Heat. Smeaton is a double Grammy award winner and a three-times Emmy nominated director of music and arts documentaries. Throughout his career, he ...
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