Chris Rea
Biography
Chris Rea works in acting. Born March 4, 1951 in Middlesbrough, England, UK. Died December 22, 2025. Archytele tracks 36 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Chris Rea: Live at Baloise session 2017 (2017) as Self
- Chris Rea: Montreux Jazz Festival (2014) as Self
- Racing the Silver Arrows (2013) Music
- Chris Rea: The Road to Hell and Back (2006) as Self
- Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel (2004) as Self
- Chris Rea: Stony Road (2002) as Self
- Die Stunde der Stars (2001) as Self
- Show Palast (1999) as Self
- Parting Shots (1999) as Harry Sterndale
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show (1998) as Self
- La Passione (1997) Producer
- La Passione (1997) Writer
- La Passione (1997) Original Music Composer
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Curves Contours & Body Horns (1993) as Self
- Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1993) Original Music Composer
- Flitterabend (1988) as Self - Singer
- Ein Abend in Gold (1988) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Téléthon (1987) as Self
- Now or Never (1986) Music
- Willie and The Poor Boys - The Movie (1985)
- Musik Convoy (1984) as Self
- Goldener Löwe (1984) as Self
- Cross Country (1983) Original Music Composer
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self
- De TV Show (1981) as Self
- The Marti Caine Show (1979) as Self
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chris Rea best known for?
Chris Rea is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Parkinson (1998), Cocomong (2008), Cocomong (2008), Cocomong (2008).
When and where was Chris Rea born?
Chris Rea was born on March 4, 1951 in Middlesbrough, England, UK. They passed away on December 22, 2025.
How many credits does Chris Rea have?
Chris Rea has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2017.
What is Chris Rea's background in cinema and television?
Christopher Anton Rea (4 March 1951 – 22 December 2025) was an English rock and blues singer and guitarist from Middlesbrough. A "gravel-voiced guitar stalwart", known for his slide guitar playing, Rea has recorded twenty-five solo albums, two of which topped the UK Albums Chart. Described as "rock's ultimate survivor"...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 42
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self — aged about 31
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self — aged about 23
- TFI Friday (1996) — aged about 45
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 31
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self — aged about 13
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