George Thorogood
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 24, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2019 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 14 credits in database
Biography
George Lawrence Thorogood is an actor and musician born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 14 known credits. As an actor and composer, he is recognized for his contributions to films including Bull Durham, released in 1988, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, released in 1991, and Megamind, released in 2010. His additional screen work includes appearances in George Thorogood and The Destroyers: Live At Montreux 2013, Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll, Monochrome: Black, White and Blue, Live Aid, The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1979, and Saturday Night Live. He attended Brandywine High School, where he met his future bandmate Jeff Simon. He has been married to Marla Raderman since 1985.
Career overview
George Lawrence Thorogood is an actor and musician born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware. Throughout his career, he has been credited with 14 known acting credits. His professional work includes appearances in television programs such as Saturday Night Live and The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1979. He has also been featured in various documentary and concert films, including Live Aid, Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll, and George Thorogood and The Destroyers: Live at Montreux 2013.
In addition to his television appearances, Thorogood has been associated with several feature films. He is recognized for his contributions to the productions of Bull Durham, released in 1988, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, released in 1991, and the 2010 film Megamind. His work in the entertainment industry spans both acting and composing roles. Outside of his professional career, he attended Brandywine High School, where he met his future bandmate and drummer, Jeff Simon. Thorogood has been married to Marla Raderman since July 16, 1985, and the couple has one child.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- Eric Burdon: Rock 'n' Roll Animal (2019) as Self
- Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll (2018) as Self
- Monochrome: Black, White & Blue (2017) as Self
- Monochrome: Black, White & Blue (2017)
- George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Live At Montreux 2013 (2013) as vocals, guitar
- Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar (2008) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1979 (2007) as Self
- VH1 Classic Holiday Classics (2004) as Self
- When It Was a Game 3 (2000) as Self (voice)
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Musician
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Fridays (1980) as Self - Musical Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
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What movies or TV shows is George Thorogood best known for?
George Thorogood is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Where Are They Now? (1999), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Live Aid (1985), Fridays (1980).
When and where was George Thorogood born?
George Thorogood was born on February 24, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
How many credits does George Thorogood have?
George Thorogood has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2019.
What is George Thorogood's background in cinema and television?
George Lawrence Thorogood is an actor and musician born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 14 known credits. As an actor and composer, he is recognized for his contributions to films including Bull Durham, released in 1988, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, released in 19...
George Thorogood by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 35
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 25
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self — aged about 49
- Fridays (1980) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 30
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