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Gene Simmons

Acting Born Aug 25, 1949 Haifa, Israel 236 credits
236
Total Credits
1973–2026
54 Years Career Span
54
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Gene Simmons is a male actor born on August 25, 1949, in Haifa, Israel. He is known for his work in acting, with a total of 228 known credits. Simmons is also known by other names, including Gene the Demon, Chaim Weitz, and Eugene Klein. He is associated with the hard rock band Kiss, where he is the bassist and vocalist, and is ranked number 12 in Roadrunner's list of 50 Best Frontmen in Metal History.

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Career

Career overview

Gene Simmons is known for his work in acting. He has accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 228 known credits. This extensive body of work suggests a dedicated and prolific career in the entertainment industry. Simmons' acting career has spanned multiple roles, with no specific information available on the nature of his performances.

As a member of the hard rock band Kiss, Simmons has been involved in various projects beyond music. His acting credits are likely a result of this involvement, with appearances in films and television shows. However, no specific details are available on the titles of these projects or the genres in which Simmons has appeared.

Simmons' extensive acting credits demonstrate his versatility as a performer. With a career spanning multiple decades, he has established himself as a talented and dedicated actor. Further information on his acting work is not available, but his 228 known credits attest to his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Known for

Film

Deep Water

2026
Film

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

as Self

Steve

as Self

Angie Tribeca

as Self
Film

Why Him?

as Gene Simmons
Film

Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery

as Demon (voice)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Scorpion

as Gene Simmons

Comic Book Men

as Self

Unforgotten

as Taylor

Castle

as Self

Glenn Martin, DDS

2009

Frequent co-stars

Tony Hawk 2 shared titles
Donald Trump 1 shared title
Ivanka Trump 1 shared title
Arnold Schwarzenegger 1 shared title
Donald Trump Jr. 1 shared title
Eric Trump 1 shared title
Donny Deutsch 1 shared title
Bill Rancic 1 shared title
Sugar Ray Leonard 1 shared title
Thom Filicia 1 shared title

Career timeline

Deep Water · ProducerIron Maiden: Burning Ambition
Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost SingerFrom Tokyo to YouÅret var 1976
KISS Rok' N Rosemont!Kiss - Hellfest 2023KISS: End of the RoadKISS: End of the Road CincinnatiNot On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
Kiss: Through the YearsIn Search of TomorrowIn Search of Darkness: Part IIIKiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe EditionKISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley
Biography: KISStoryRock Camp: The MovieKiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe
KISS 2020 GoodbyeChris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration
The RainbowKiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll MagazineThe RingmasterFull Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll
Keith Lemon: Coming in AmericaLarger Than LifeLarger Than Life IIChuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' RollThe Great Satan
SteveArmed ResponseArmed Response · ProducerCum On Feel The NoizeThe Vinnie Vincent Collection
Angie TribecaWhy Him?Kiss Rocks VegasMolly: The Real ThingWe Are X
Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll MysteryRammstein in AmerikaThe Ritchie Blackmore Story
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonScorpionWelcome to SwedenKISS Kruise IVRock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Through the KeyholeKiss: Japan MonsterKiss (2013) StockholmKiss [2013] Private AcusticSample This
Comic Book MenKISS: Anhembi Arena, São PauloKiss - Live in NurburgringKiss [2012] New Orleans Live WebcastKiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City
Expecting MaryKiss: Live at Rock Am RingRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
CastleGlenn Martin, DDSExtractMTV World Stage100 Most Shocking Music Moments
Shatner's Raw NerveDetroit Metal CityKiss Live at Budokan 1988
Diners, Drive-Ins and DivesSeven Ages of RockDave Navarro's SpreadShrink RapKissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)
Ugly BettyGene Simmons: Family JewelsGene Simmons: Family Jewels · CreatorThe Greg Behrendt ShowThe Henry Rollins Show
Dancing with the StarsThe Tyra Banks ShowHell's KitchenBe CoolMind of Mencia
The Celebrity ApprenticeThe Celebrity ApprenticeKISS - Love GunThe Best of KISS: 20th Century MastersWhen KISS Ruled the World
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Anderson Cooper 360°The New Tom Green ShowMy Dad the Rock Star · ProducerMy Dad the Rock Star · Creator
American IdolThe New GuyWish You Were DeadKISS: Live in Las VegasThat '70s KISS Show
Kiss: Beyond the MakeupPorn Star: The Legend of Ron JeremySatan’s Top FortyA Very Special Family Guy Freakin' ChristmasSatan’s Top 40
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJackassKiss [2000] Arte TV SpecialKiss [2000] The Last KissAt Any Cost
Family GuyFamily GuyThird WatchWhere Are They Now?Detroit Rock City
Kiss: The Second Coming
King of the HillThe ViewRock-A-Big BabyKiss [1997] Toledo
MillenniumE! True Hollywood StoryKiss: UnpluggedKiss [1996] IrvineKISS: Reun1ting In Louisville
Kiss [1995] Alive 1995

Full Filmography

236 titles
  • Deep Water (2026) Producer
  • Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) as Self
  • Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer (2025) as Self
  • From Tokyo to You (2025) as Self - Archive Footage
  • Året var 1976 (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • KISS Rok' N Rosemont! (2023)
  • Kiss - Hellfest 2023 (2023) as Bass / Lead Vocals
  • KISS: End of the Road (2023)
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  • KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati (2023)
  • Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake (2023) as Self
  • Kiss: Through the Years (2022) as Self
  • In Search of Tomorrow (2022) as Self - Interviewee
  • In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) as Self
  • Kiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition (2022) as Self
  • KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley (2022) as Self
  • Biography: KISStory (2021) as Self
  • Rock Camp: The Movie (2021) as Self
  • Kiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe (2021)
  • KISS 2020 Goodbye (2020) as The Demon
  • Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration (2020) as Self
  • The Rainbow (2019) as Self
  • Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019 (2019)
  • Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine (2019) as Self - KISS
  • The Ringmaster (2019) as Self
  • Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll (2019) as Self
  • Keith Lemon: Coming in America (2018) as Self
  • Larger Than Life (2018) as Bass, Vocals
  • Larger Than Life II (2018) as Bass, Vocals
  • Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll (2018) as Self
  • The Great Satan (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • Steve (2017) as Self
  • Armed Response (2017) as Male Suspect
  • Armed Response (2017) Producer
  • Cum On Feel The Noize (2017) as Self
  • The Vinnie Vincent Collection (2017)
  • Angie Tribeca (2016) as Self
  • Why Him? (2016) as Gene Simmons
  • Kiss Rocks Vegas (2016) as Bass / Lead Vocals
  • Molly: The Real Thing (2016) as Self
  • We Are X (2016) as Self
  • The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale (2016) as Self
  • Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015) as Demon (voice)
  • Rammstein in Amerika (2015) as Self
  • The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015) as Self
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
  • Scorpion (2014) as Gene Simmons
  • Welcome to Sweden (2014) as Gene Simmons
  • KISS Kruise IV (2014) as Self
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2014) as Self
  • 4th and Loud (2014) as Self - Los Angeles Kiss Co-Owner • Self - Los Angeles Kiss Team Owner
  • Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary (2014)
  • Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self
  • Kiss: Japan Monster (2013) as Self
  • Kiss (2013) Stockholm (2013)
  • Kiss [2013] Private Acustic (2013)
  • Sample This (2013) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Kiss [2013] Sydney (2013)
  • Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague (2013)
  • The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe (2013) as Bass, Vocals
  • Comic Book Men (2012) as Self
  • KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo (2012) as Himself - Vocals, Bass
  • Kiss - Live in Nurburgring (2012) as Vocals/Bass
  • Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast (2012)
  • Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City (2012)
  • Expecting Mary (2010) as Taylor
  • Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring (2010) as Vocals, Bass
  • Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010) as Self
  • Castle (2009) as Self
  • Glenn Martin, DDS (2009)
  • Extract (2009) as Joe Adler
  • MTV World Stage (2009) as Self
  • 100 Most Shocking Music Moments (2009) as Self
  • The Fairly OddParents: Wishology! (2009) as Himself (voice)
  • I Get That a Lot (2009)
  • Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe (2009) as Self
  • KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE (2009)
  • KISS: Live in Buenos Aires (2009)
  • Shatner's Raw Nerve (2008) as Self
  • Detroit Metal City (2008) as Jack Il Dark
  • Kiss Live at Budokan 1988 (2008) as Bass, Vocals
  • Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2007) as Self
  • Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
  • Dave Navarro's Spread (2007)
  • Shrink Rap (2007) as Self
  • Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991) (2007) as Self
  • Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000) (2007) as Self
  • Ugly Betty (2006) as Gene Simmons
  • Gene Simmons: Family Jewels (2006) as Himself
  • Gene Simmons: Family Jewels (2006) Creator
  • The Greg Behrendt Show (2006) as Self
  • The Henry Rollins Show (2006)
  • Heavy: The Story of Metal (2006) as Self
  • Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) as Self
  • VH1 Rock Honors (2006) as Self
  • Kiss [2006] Rising Sun (2006)
  • Kiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music Festival (2006)
  • Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night (2006)
  • Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - Interviews (2006)
  • Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006 (2006) as Vocals, Bass
  • Kiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & Paul (2006)
  • Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977) (2006) as Self
  • Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Guest Judge
  • The Tyra Banks Show (2005)
  • Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
  • Be Cool (2005) as Gene Simmons
  • Mind of Mencia (2005)
  • Rock School (2005)
  • Ed's Nite In (2005)
  • Kiss: Rock the Nation Live (2005) as Self
  • KISS: Unauthorized (2005) as Bass, Vocal
  • The Celebrity Apprentice (2004)
  • The Celebrity Apprentice (2004) as Self - Contestant
  • KISS - Love Gun (2004) as Bass Guitar,Singing
  • The Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters (2004) as Bass, Vocals
  • When KISS Ruled the World (2004) as Himself
  • KISS Loves You (2004) as Himself
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
  • Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)
  • The New Tom Green Show (2003) as Self
  • My Dad the Rock Star (2003) Producer
  • My Dad the Rock Star (2003) Creator
  • Kiss: The Lost Concert (2003)
  • Action League Now! (2003) Writer
  • Kiss: Symphony (2003) as vocals, bass
  • KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive! (2003)
  • American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Judge
  • The New Guy (2002) as Reverend
  • Wish You Were Dead (2002) as Vinny
  • KISS: Live in Las Vegas (2002)
  • That '70s KISS Show (2002) as Himself
  • KISS : The Videos 1975-1998 (2002)
  • KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002 (2002) as Bass, Vocals
  • Kiss: Beyond the Makeup (2001)
  • Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001) as Self (uncredited)
  • Satan’s Top Forty (2001) as Self
  • A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas (2001) as Himself (voice)
  • Satan’s Top 40 (2001) as Self
  • KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up (2001) as Himself
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Gene Simmons
  • Jackass (2000) as Self
  • Kiss [2000] Arte TV Special (2000)
  • Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss (2000) as Himself
  • At Any Cost (2000) as Dennis Berg
  • Family Guy (1999) as Gene Simmons / Prisoner #3 (voice)
  • Family Guy (1999) as Gene Simmons (voice)
  • Third Watch (1999) as Donald Mann
  • Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
  • Detroit Rock City (1999) as Kiss
  • Detroit Rock City (1999) Producer
  • Kiss: The Second Coming (1998) as Self
  • King of the Hill (1997) as Jessie (voice)
  • The View (1997) as Self
  • Rock-A-Big Baby (1997) as Gene Simmons
  • Kiss [1997] Toledo (1997)
  • Millennium (1996) as Hector Leachman
  • E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
  • Kiss: Unplugged (1996)
  • Kiss [1996] Irvine (1996)
  • KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville (1996)
  • Kiss [1995] Alive 1995 (1995)
  • Kiss: São Paulo, 1994 (1994)
  • Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile (1994)
  • Kiss My Ass: The Video (1994) as Self
  • Kiss: Konfidential (1993) as Self
  • Kiss [1992] The Palace '92 (1992)
  • Kiss: X-Treme Close Up (1992) as Self
  • Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990 (1990) as Bass
  • MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self
  • Red Surf (1989) as Doc
  • Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4 (1989) as Self
  • Truth About Rock (1989)
  • The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) as Self
  • Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988 (1988)
  • Kiss [1988] A Crazy Night With Kiss (1988)
  • Rock n Roll Meltdown (1988) as Himself
  • KISS: Crazy Nights (1988) as Bass, Vocals
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987) as Malak Al Rahim
  • Kiss Exposed (1987) as Self
  • Kiss Exposed (1987) Writer
  • Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum (1987) as Self
  • Trick or Treat (1986) as Nuke
  • Never Too Young to Die (1986) as Velvet Von Ragnar
  • KISS: Asylum Tour New York (1985) as Self
  • Miami Vice (1984) as Newton Windsor Blade
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • Runaway (1984) as Dr. Charles Luther
  • Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored (1984) as Bass
  • Kiss [1984] Quebec '84 (1984)
  • The Hitchhiker (1983) as Mr. Big
  • Quem KISS Teve (1983) as Self
  • Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo (1983)
  • Kiss [1983] Essen 1983 (1983)
  • Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old (1983)
  • Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983 (1983) as Self
  • Kiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media Collection (1983) as Self
  • Kiss [1982] Videos From The Elder (1982)
  • Kiss: The Elder Media Collection (1981)
  • Fridays (1980) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Kiss [1980] 1980 TV Compilation (1980) as Self
  • Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia (1980)
  • Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss (1979)
  • Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV Collection (1979)
  • Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979 (1979)
  • Young Music Show (1978)
  • Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978 (1978)
  • KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) as The Demon
  • KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) Songs
  • Kiss: Live in Tokyo (1977)
  • Kiss: Young Music Show (1977)
  • Kiss [1977] New York (1977)
  • Kiss [1977] The 2nd Summit (1977)
  • Kiss: Live at The Summit (1977)
  • Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit (1977)
  • Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976 (1976)
  • KISS: Destroys Anaheim (1976) as Self
  • Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo (1976)
  • Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit (1976) as Self
  • The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)
  • Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976 (1976)
  • Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25, (1976) as Bass
  • KIiss [1976] TV Collection 1974-1976 (1976)
  • Kiss - Winterland Or Hell (1975)
  • KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975 (1975) as Self
  • Kiss [1975] Midnight Special (1975)
  • Kiss [1974] Long Beach (1974)
  • Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose (1974)
  • Kiss: Live At Coventry (1973)
  • Love Meets in the Sunshine
  • KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP as Self
  • KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77
  • KISS: Happy Halloween 1998
  • Jingles
  • Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume I as Self
  • Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume II as Self
  • Simmons Family Creator
  • Mr. Romance Creator

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Gene Simmons best known for?

Gene Simmons is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deep Water (2026), Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026), Steve (2017), Angie Tribeca (2016).

When and where was Gene Simmons born?

Gene Simmons was born on August 25, 1949 in Haifa, Israel.

How many credits does Gene Simmons have?

Gene Simmons has accumulated over 236 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2026.

What is Gene Simmons's background in cinema and television?

Gene Simmons is a male actor born on August 25, 1949, in Haifa, Israel. He is known for his work in acting, with a total of 228 known credits. Simmons is also known by other names, including Gene the Demon, Chaim Weitz, and Eugene Klein. He is associated with the hard rock band Kiss, where he is the bassist and vocalis...

Gene Simmons by the numbers

236credits
175films
61TV series
1973–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (236) Born on August 25

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