Bryan Ferry
Biography
Bryan Ferry CBE (born 26 September 1945 in Washington, Tyne and Wear, England) is an English singer, songwriter and occasional actor. Though primarily known for leading the rock group Roxy Music, which he formed in London in 1970 as lead vocalist and main songwriter, Ferry has accumulated sixty‑seven acting credits listed on The Movie Database. His screen work includes appearances in the series Babylon Berlin and the German programmes Die Harald Schmidt Show and Kenny Everett Video Show. Prior to his music career he studied fine art, taught at a secondary school and came from a working‑class background. Critics have noted his elegant, seductive croon and his distinctive sartorial style, which alongside David Bowie influenced a generation.
Career overview
Bryan Ferry, CBE, was born on 26 September 1945 in Washington, Tyne and Wear, England. He first achieved fame as a singer, songwriter and the principal vocalist of the rock group Roxy Music, which he formed in London in 1970. While his musical career has been the focus of most biographical accounts, Ferry has also pursued a parallel career in acting. The Movie Database lists him as “known for acting” and records a total of 67 acting credits across film and television productions.
Ferry’s screen work includes appearances in a range of European and British programmes. According to Czech‑language film sites, he has been featured in the series Babylon Berlin as well as in televised comedy and variety shows such as Die Harald Schmidt Show and the Kenny Everett Video Show. These engagements demonstrate his willingness to extend his artistic presence beyond music into visual media, often appearing as himself or in cameo roles that capitalize on his distinctive public persona.
Although the majority of his public recognition stems from his contributions to popular music, Ferry’s acting résumé—spanning dozens of titles—reflects a consistent, though secondary, involvement in film and television throughout his career. His dual reputation as a musician and a screen personality underscores the breadth of his work in the entertainment industry.
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- Twiggy (2025) as (archival footage)
- Carole King and her Songs at the BBC (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry at the BBC (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- МУЗ КЛИПЫ 80х (2021) as Self - singer (archive footage)
- МУЗ КЛИПЫ 80х (2020) as Self - singer (archive footage)
- Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music: A Musical History (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Babylon Berlin (2017) as Singer
- Glam Rock at the BBC (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Annabel's: A String of Naked Lightbulbs (2015) as Self
- ... Sings Dylan II (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Bryan Ferry - Baloise Session 2014 (2014) as Self - Vocals
- Bryan Ferry : Nuits de Fourviere (Live in Lyon) (2013) as Self - Vocals
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Synth Britannia at the BBC (2009) as Self
- Roxy Music: More Than This - The Story of Roxy Music (2009) as Self
- Kings of Glam (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Roxy Music - The Thrill of It All: A Visual History 1972-1982 (2008) as self
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
- Concert for Diana (2007) as Self
- Bryan Ferry Concert at LSO St. Lukes London (2007) as Self - Vocal
- Bryan Ferry - Dylanesque Live The London Sessions (2007) as Self - vocals, harmonica, Farfisa
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Roxy Music: On The Road Live (2006) as Self
- Breakfast on Pluto (2005) as Mr. Silky String
- Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005) as Self
- Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 1 (2005) as Self
- Roxy Music Live T. Rex (2005) as Himself
- The Culture Show (2004) as Self
- Live Aid (2004) as Self
- Roxy Music: Inside 1972-1974 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Roxy Music: Live at the Apollo (2003) as Lead singer/keyboards
- Through the Night with... (2002) as Self
- Bryan Ferry - The Bete Noire Tour 88-89 (2002) as Self - Vocal
- Bryan Ferry - The Bete Noire Tour 88-89 (2002) Producer
- Roxy Music - Live at the Apollo (2002) as Self - vocals
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- Bryan Ferry : Live in Paris at Le Grand Rex (2001) as Self
- Roxy Music Musikladen 1973 (2001) as Self - vocals
- The Filth and the Fury (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- Loose Women (1999) as Self
- Rove (1999) as Self
- TV total (1999) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Die Lotto-Show (1998) as Self
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self
- The Danny Baker Show (1994)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- Morgenmagazin (1992) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Seitenblicke (1987) as self
- Legend (1985) Songs
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Goldener Löwe (1984) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - Roxy Music
- Petit déjeuner compris (1980) as Bryan Ferry du groupe Roxy Music
- ABBA in Switzerland (1979) as Self - Roxy Music
- The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978) as Self
- Roxette (1978) as Self (archive footage)
- Young Music Show (1978)
- The Little Wheedlers (1978) Music
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Eno (1973) as Self
- Musikladen (1972)
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self
- Roxy Music: Live in Concert, Stockholm
- Roxy Music: Live at Manchester 1979