Jim Morrison
Biography
James Douglas Morrison was an American singer, songwriter, and poet born in Melbourne, Florida, on December 8, 1943. He was best remembered as the lead singer of the group The Doors, where he also occasionally played percussive instruments including maracas and the tambourine. Morrison is regarded by music critics as one of the most influential figures in rock music history, noted for his poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, wild personality, performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life. Following the rise of The Doors in 1967, he developed a severe alcohol and drug dependency. Morrison died at the age of 27 on July 3, 1971, in Paris, France. His known credits include acting, and he was also known as The Lizard Kin.
Career overview
James Douglas Morrison, born December 8, 1943, in Melbourne, Florida, was an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He was best remembered as the lead singer of the vocal-instrumental group The Doors, and was also known by the alias The Lizard Kin. In addition to his primary role as a vocalist, Morrison occasionally played two percussion instruments within the formation, specifically the maracas and the tambourine.
Following the rapid rise of The Doors in 1967, Morrison developed a severe alcohol and drug addiction. Music critics consider him one of the most influential figures in rock history, a status attributed to his poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, unpredictable and erratic performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life.
Morrison died on July 3, 1971, at the age of 27 in Paris, France. His career is documented with sixty-four known acting credits in the database.
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70 titles- une lueur d'encens végétal illumine la gueule de jim (2026) as himself
- Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Espace Projeté (2023) as Shown in Archive Video
- Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- The Magic Voices of Pop (2021) as Self (archive)
- Jim Morrison: The End (2021) as Self - The Doors Vocalist (archive footage)
- Laurel Canyon (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- 70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth (2020) as Self(archive footage)
- The UnXplained (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Jim Morrison: The Wild Child (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Top Ten Revealed (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- 27: Gone Too Soon (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Doors: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Summer of Love (2017)
- Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best Of The Doors (2017)
- The Story of the Doors (2016)
- The Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore (2014)
- The Doors - R-Evolution (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 (2012) as Self - Vocals
- Reworking The Doors (2012)
- You Had to Be There (2012)
- Echoes from the Bowl (2012) as Self
- Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- When You're Strange (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Rock Legends (The Best Of 50's 60's 70's From The Ed Sullivan's Show) VOL. 2 (2009) as self
- The Beaches of Agnès (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Les derniers jours de Jim Morrison (2006) as Self
- Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits (2005) as Self (archive)
- Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties (2005)
- The Doors - Soundstage Performances (2002)
- The Doors: 30 Years Commemorative Edition (2001) as Self
- Love Her Madly (2000) Story
- The Doors: Collection (1999) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- The World of Jacques Demy (1995) as Self (archive footage)
- Nico Icon (1995)
- A Spy: Hester Reeve Does the Doors (1992) Music
- The Doors - The Soft Parade (1991) as Self
- The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 (1991) as Self
- Jiskefet (1990) as Self
- The Doors - Dance on Fire (1985) as Self (archival footage)
- Rock My Religion (1984)
- When the Music's Over (1983) as Self (archive footage)
- No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison (1981) as Self (archive footage)
- The Doors vs Led Zeppelin (1973)
- HWY: An American Pastoral (1970) as The Hitchhiker
- HWY: An American Pastoral (1970) Director
- HWY: An American Pastoral (1970) Producer
- HWY: An American Pastoral (1970) Writer
- Lions Love (1969) as Self (uncredited)
- Feast of Friends (1969) as Self
- Feast of Friends (1969) Producer
- The Doors: PBS Critique (1969) as Self
- The Unknown Soldier (1968) as Self
- The Doors Are Open (1968) as Self
- 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
- Call It Collage '66 (1966) as Self
- Induction (1965) as Partygoer (uncredited)
- Patient 411: A Progress Report (1965) Director of Photography
- Patient 411: A Progress Report (1965) Assistant Director
- First Love (1964) Writer
- First Love (1964) Director
- First Love (1964) Production Director
- Five Situations for Camera, Recorder and People Sound
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim Morrison best known for?
Jim Morrison is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021), The UnXplained (2019), The Summer of Love (2017), Från A till Ö (1974).
When and where was Jim Morrison born?
Jim Morrison was born on December 8, 1943 in Melbourne, Florida, USA. They passed away on July 3, 1971.
How many credits does Jim Morrison have?
Jim Morrison has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Jim Morrison's background in cinema and television?
James Douglas Morrison was an American singer, songwriter, and poet born in Melbourne, Florida, on December 8, 1943. He was best remembered as the lead singer of the group The Doors, where he also occasionally played percussive instruments including maracas and the tambourine. Morrison is regarded by music critics as o...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jiskefet (1990) as Self — aged about 46
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 53
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 77
- The Summer of Love (2017) — aged about 73
- Feast of Friends (1969) as Self — aged about 25
- The UnXplained (2019) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 75
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