George Duke
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 12, 1946 in San Rafael, California, USA
- Died
- August 5, 2013
- Active Years
- 1971–2025 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 12, 1946 Died Aug 5, 2013 San Rafael, California, USA 40 credits
Biography
George Duke works in acting. Born January 12, 1946 in San Rafael, California, USA. Died August 5, 2013. Archytele tracks 40 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
Zappa
Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
Frank Zappa - Freak Jazz, Movie Madness & Another MothersCheepnis
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
Kirk Whalum: The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter IIIFrank Zappa: The Freak Out List
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite SensationFrank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
Legends of Jazz: Showcase with Ramsey Lewis
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
Never Die Alone · Music
Good Fences · Original Music Composer
Kirk Whalum: The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter IIFrank Zappa: Phase II - The Big NoteThe Gospel according to Jazz - Chapter II
Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To DieCasino Lights '99 - Live At The Montreux Jazz Festival
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
Classic Albums
A Cool Like That Christmas · MusicA Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Fusion Night
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Video from Hell
Miles Davis – Tutu
George Duke: Live in Tokyo, Japan
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
The Billy Cobham - George Duke Band: Live at Montreaux 1976
Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
200 Motels200 Motels · MusicianPreview: George Duke
Full Filmography
40 titles- Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep (2025) as Self (keyboards, vocals)
- Zappa (2020) as Self - Keyboards / Trombone (archive footage)
- Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen (2018)
- Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie (2015) as Himself
- Frank Zappa - Freak Jazz, Movie Madness & Another Mothers (2014) as Self
- Cheepnis (2014) as Himself
- Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme (2013) as Himself
- Kirk Whalum: The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter III (2010) as George Duke
- Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List (2010) as Himself
- Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (2007) as Self
- Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973 (2007)
- Legends of Jazz: Showcase with Ramsey Lewis (2006) as Self
- Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme (2005) as Himself
- Never Die Alone (2004) Music
- Good Fences (2003) Original Music Composer
- Kirk Whalum: The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter II (2002)
- Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note (2002) as Self
- The Gospel according to Jazz - Chapter II (2002)
- Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die (2000) as Self
- Casino Lights '99 - Live At The Montreux Jazz Festival (2000)
- Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night (1998) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- A Cool Like That Christmas (1993) Music
- A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa (1993) as Self
- Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Fusion Night (1991) as Self
- The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels (1988) as Self
- Video from Hell (1987) as Self
- Miles Davis – Tutu (1986)
- George Duke: Live in Tokyo, Japan (1983) as himself
- Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special! (1982) as Self
- The Billy Cobham - George Duke Band: Live at Montreaux 1976 (1976) as Self
- Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden (1973)
- 200 Motels (1971) as Member of Mothers of Invention
- 200 Motels (1971) Musician
- Preview: George Duke (1971) as Self
- Warner Music Group Does DVD Volume 2
- Michał Urbaniak. Nowojorczyk z wyboru. as George Duke
- George Duke: Live At Shibuya Public Hall as Himself
- George Duke Band: Live At Montreux 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Duke best known for?
George Duke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Zappa (2020), Never Die Alone (2004), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).
When and where was George Duke born?
George Duke was born on January 12, 1946 in San Rafael, California, USA. They passed away on August 5, 2013.
How many credits does George Duke have?
George Duke has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is George Duke's background in cinema and television?
George Martin Duke (January 12, 1946 – August 5, 2013) was an American keyboardist, composer, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Throughout his career he worked with musicians like Frank Zappa.
George Duke by the numbers
40credits
39films
1TV series
1971–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 51
- Zappa (2020) as Self - Keyboards / Trombone (archive footage) — aged about 74
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