Joe Elliott
Biography
Joseph Thomas Joe Elliott is an English singer-songwriter and musician born on August 1, 1959, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the British rock band Def Leppard and is one of the two original members of the band, as well as one of the three to perform on every Def Leppard album. He also currently plays in the Mott the Hoople related cover band Down n Outz. In his acting career, which includes sixty known credits, the Def Leppard frontman is set to appear alongside other rockers in the upcoming rock and roll film The Bridge. Other musicians featured in the film alongside Elliott include Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders, Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister, and Sin Quirin of Ministry.
Career overview
Joseph Thomas Joe Elliott is an English singer-songwriter and musician born on August 1, 1959, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the British rock band Def Leppard and is one of the original members of the group, as well as one of the members to perform on every Def Leppard album. In addition to his work with Def Leppard, he currently plays in the Mott the Hoople related cover band Down 'n' Outz.
Within the realm of acting and film, Joe Elliott has known credits totaling sixty entries on The Movie Database. His career expands into cinematic appearances, where the Def Leppard frontman is set to appear in the upcoming rock and roll film titled The Bridge.
In this upcoming film project, Elliott will be featured alongside several other notable rock musicians. The cast performing alongside him in The Bridge includes Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders, Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister, and Sin Quirin of Ministry.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (2025) as Self
- Def Leppard: Diamond Star Heroes – Live from Sheffield (2025) as Lead & Backing Vocals
- Def Leppard Radio 2 in the Park 2025 (2025) as Himself
- Def Leppard: Pyromania 40 (2024) as Lead Vocals
- Def Leppard: Pyromania 40 (2024) Executive Producer
- Bank of Dave (2023) as Self
- Def Leppard: One Night Only - Live At The Leadmill (2023) as Lead Vocals
- Def Leppard - Live at The Leadmill (2023)
- Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake (2023) as Self
- Freddie Mercury: The Final Act (2022) as Self
- Def Leppard at The Whisky a Go Go (2022)
- Fanny: The Right to Rock (2021) as Self
- Def Leppard: Hysteria at The O2 2018 (2020) as Himself
- Def Leppard 'Hits Vegas' Live At Planet Hollywood 2020 (2020)
- The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019) as Self - Def Leppard
- Brian Johnson's A Life on the Road (2017) as Self
- Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story (2017) as Self
- Def Leppard: Rock In Rio 2017 (2017) as Himself - Vocals
- Def Leppard: And There Will Be a Next Time - Live from Detroit (2016) as Himself
- Long Way to the Top (2016) as Self
- Joe Elliott's Down 'N' Outz: The Further Live Adventures Of (2016)
- Blood + Thunder: The Sound of Alberts (2015) as Self
- Bad Company | The Official Authorized 40th Anniversary Documentary (2014) as Self
- The Art of McCartney (2014) as Self
- Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014) as Self
- Ghost: Webisodes (2013) as Self
- Def Leppard - Viva! Hysteria (2013) as Vocals
- Jobriath A.D. (2012) as Himself
- Def Leppard: Mirrorball (Live & More) (2011)
- Songs From the Sparkle Lounge - Commentary (2008)
- Def Leppard: The Ultimate Video Collection (2008) as Self / Vocals
- CMT Crossroads: Taylor Swift & Def Leppard (2008) as Self
- Songs From the Sparkle Lounge - Behind the Curtain (2008)
- VH1 Rock Honors (2006) as Self
- Def Leppard: Live In Baltimore (2006) as Lead Vocals
- Def Leppard: Rock of Ages (2005) as Himself
- The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody (2004) as Self
- Def Leppard - Best of the Videos (2004)
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- CMT Crossroads (2002)
- Classic Albums: Def Leppard - Hysteria (2002) as Self
- Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary (2002) as Self
- Def Leppard - Historia, In the Round, In Your Face (2002) as Himself
- Def Leppard - In Japan Euphoria Tour (1999) as Himself
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Def Leppard: Video Archive (1995)
- Def Leppard: Visualize (1993)
- Def Leppard - Live in Sheffield (1993) as Himself - Lead Vocals, Additional Guitars, Keyboards, Piano
- The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992) as Self
- The Story of UFO: Too Hot To Handle (1992) as Self
- Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira (1989) as Himself - Def Leppard
- Def Leppard: Live - In The Round, In Your Face (1989) as Himself
- More Bad News (1988) as Self
- Def Leppard: Historia (1988) as Himself
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- 1983 Dortmund Pop Rock Festival (1983) as Vocals (Def Leppard)
- Def Leppard - Live In Dortmund, Germany (Restored) (1983) as Himself - Vocals
- Def Leppard: Pyromania - World Tour (1983) as Himself - Lead Vocals, Additional Guitars, Keyboards, Piano
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Self
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Elliott best known for?
Joe Elliott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Шеф (2012), CMT Crossroads (2002), CMT Crossroads (2002), Star☆Twinkle PreCure (2019).
When and where was Joe Elliott born?
Joe Elliott was born on August 1, 1959 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
How many credits does Joe Elliott have?
Joe Elliott has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2025.
What is Joe Elliott's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Thomas Joe Elliott is an English singer-songwriter and musician born on August 1, 1959, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the British rock band Def Leppard and is one of the two original members of the band, as well as one of the three to perform on every Def Leppar...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self — aged about 42
- CMT Crossroads (2002) — aged about 42
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 24
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 37
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Self — aged about 22
- TFI Friday (1996) — aged about 36
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