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Keith Richards

Acting Born Dec 18, 1943 Dartford, Kent, England, UK 211 credits
211
Total Credits
2026
75 Years Career Span
22
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Keith Richards is an English musician, songwriter, singer, and record producer born on December 18, 1943, in Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom. He is an original member, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones. His songwriting partnership with the band's lead vocalist Mick Jagger is among the most successful in history, and his guitar playing style has served as a trademark throughout the band's career, which spans over six decades. Initially known professionally as Keith Richard, he fully asserted his family name in 1978. Richards also gained press notoriety for his romantic involvements and illicit drug use, leading to frequent portrayal as a countercultural figure. According to the Movie Database, he has 209 known acting credits.

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Career

Career overview

Keith Richards is an English musician, songwriter, singer, and record producer born on December 18, 1943, in Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom. He is an original member, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones. His songwriting partnership with the band's lead vocalist, Mick Jagger, stands as one of the most successful in history, and his guitar playing style has served as a trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the group's career. His professional career spans over six decades.

Initially known professionally as Keith Richard, he fully asserted his family name in 1978. Beyond his music career, Richards gained press notoriety for his romantic involvements and illicit drug use, which frequently led to him being portrayed as a countercultural figure.

Within the scope of the provided database records, Keith Richards is credited with a total of two hundred and nine known credits under the acting category on the movie database platform. His personal information notes his male gender and birthdate of December 18, 1943.

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Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self
Film

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

as Captain Teague

Waiting for God

as Captain Teague
Film

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

as Self

Encantadia

as Self

Pecado Capital

as Self

Behind the Music

as Self
Film

A Chinese Ghost Story III

as Self

The Beatles Anthology

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Stop Making Sense

as self

The Simpsons

as Keith Richards (voice)

American Masters

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Charlie Watts 2 shared titles
Bill Wyman 2 shared titles
Johnny Depp 1 shared title
Penélope Cruz 1 shared title
Geoffrey Rush 1 shared title
Ian McShane 1 shared title
Kevin McNally 1 shared title
Sam Claflin 1 shared title
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey 1 shared title
Stephen Graham 1 shared title

Career timeline

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
The Session ManThe Rolling Stones: Black and Blue
Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg60 Songs: BBC Two at 60The Stones and Brian JonesFrom London to Shanghai
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story ShortThey All Came Out to MontreuxLittle Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
My Life as a Rolling StoneImmediate FamilyMcEnroeSherylL'histoire française des Rolling Stones
Under the VolcanoBest of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach
History 101One World: Together at HomeChuck Leavell: The Tree ManSomebody Up There Likes Me
GreedReMastered: Devil at the CrossroadsThe Quiet OneJohn Lee Hooker: The Boogie ManNo Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsRolling Stones – Hearts for PragueThe Rolling Stones: Live at Manchester 2018Every Night's a Saturday NightThe Rolling Stones: Rock Royalty
My GenerationThe Summer of LoveThe Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
Sven-BertilDeconstructing the Beatles' White AlbumThe Rolling Stones: Havana MoonKeith Richards - The Origin of the SpeciesThe Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America
Keith Richards: Under the InfluenceThe Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo DomeThe Beatles 1+Året var 1965The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 1971
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Blues AmericaJimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park LiveRolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy ReliefCrossfire HurricaneThe Rolling Stones at the BBCThe Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!The Rolling Stones: One More Shot
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesThe Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling StonesTop of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits
The Rolling Stones: Stones in ExileLes Paul - Live in New YorkMerle Haggard: Learning to Live With MyselfThe Rolling Stones – Early Years In London
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest BangVH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
Shine a LightMemento MoriRock of Ages: The Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndSeven Ages of RockAnnie Leibovitz: Life Through a LensJoe Strummer: The Future Is UnwrittenThe Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang
The Howard Stern InterviewLegendsThe Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de JaneiroThe Rolling Stones - Truth and LiesThe Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth
Make It Funky!The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City
Social GenocideThe Papal ChaseWillie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & AngelsFallen Angel: Gram ParsonsJohn Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
WhoopiThe Rolling Stones: Tip of the TongueRolling Stones: Four FlicksRolling Stones: Four Flicks · Scenic ArtistToronto Rocks
Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones: Just for the RecordThe Rolling Stones - Live at the WilternClassic Albums: Elvis Presley
Being MickThe Concert for New York CityTop of the Pops: The True StoryMario Schifano tutto
Marianne Faithfull: Dreaming My Dreams
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’99The Rolling Stones - Welcome to Shepherd's BushEric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to BremenThe Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires
Behind the MusicClassic AlbumsThe Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98

Full Filmography

211 titles
  • Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me (2026) as Self
  • The Session Man (2025) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue (2025)
  • Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg (2024) as Self
  • 60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Stones and Brian Jones (2024) as Self - Rolling Stones Guitarist (voice)
  • From London to Shanghai (2024) as Self
  • Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short (2023) as Self
  • They All Came Out to Montreux (2023) as Self
  • Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (2023) as Self
  • My Life as a Rolling Stone (2022) as Self
  • Immediate Family (2022) as Self
  • McEnroe (2022) as Self
  • Sheryl (2022) as Self
  • L'histoire française des Rolling Stones (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Under the Volcano (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach (2021) as Self
  • History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • One World: Together at Home (2020) as Self
  • Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man (2020) as Self
  • Somebody Up There Likes Me (2020) as Self
  • Greed (2019) as Self
  • ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads (2019) as Self
  • The Quiet One (2019) as Self
  • John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man (2019) as Self
  • No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones (2019) as Self
  • Keith Richards: You Can't Rock Me (2019) as Self
  • Mick Jagger: A Knight to Remember (2019) as Self
  • Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • Rolling Stones – Hearts for Prague (2018) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Live at Manchester 2018 (2018) as Self
  • Every Night's a Saturday Night (2018) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Rock Royalty (2018) as Self
  • My Generation (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Summer of Love (2017)
  • The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015 (2017) as Self
  • Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen (2017) as Self
  • Sven-Bertil (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon (2016) as Self - Guitar
  • Keith Richards - The Origin of the Species (2016) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America (2016) as Self
  • The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven (2016) as Self
  • Bang! The Bert Berns Story (2016) as Self
  • Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome (2015) as Self
  • The Beatles 1+ (2015)
  • Året var 1965 (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 1971 (2015) as Self
  • Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups (2015) as Self
  • It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
  • Blues America (2013) as Self
  • Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' (2013) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
  • Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 (2013) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live (2013) as Self
  • Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition (2013) as Self
  • Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain (2013) as Self
  • 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012) as Self
  • Crossfire Hurricane (2012) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones at the BBC (2012) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live! (2012) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: One More Shot (2012) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Grrr! (2012) as Self
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) as Captain Teague
  • The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones (2011) as Self
  • Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits (2011) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile (2010) as Self
  • Les Paul - Live in New York (2010) as Self
  • Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself (2010) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London (2010) as self
  • The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang (2009) as Self
  • VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments (2009) as Self
  • Shine a Light (2008) as Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals
  • Memento Mori (2008) as Self
  • Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones (2008) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969 (2008) as Self
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) as Captain Teague
  • Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
  • Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2007) as Self
  • Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007)
  • The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang (2007) as Self
  • The First Barbarians: Live from Kilburn (2007) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews (2007) as Self
  • The Beatles Explosion (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert (2007) as Self
  • The Howard Stern Interview (2006) as Self
  • Legends (2006) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro (2006) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones - Truth and Lies (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth (2006) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina (2006) as Self
  • The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul (2006) as Self
  • Make It Funky! (2005) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City (2005) as Self
  • Social Genocide (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Papal Chase (2004) as Self
  • Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels (2004) as Self
  • Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons (2004) as Self
  • John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me (2004) as Self
  • Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons (2004) as Self (vocals, acoustic guitar)
  • Whoopi (2003) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue (2003) as Self
  • Rolling Stones: Four Flicks (2003) as Self
  • Rolling Stones: Four Flicks (2003) Scenic Artist
  • Toronto Rocks (2003) as Self
  • Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden (2003) as Self - Guitar, Vocals
  • Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well (2003) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show (2003) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show (2003) as Self
  • Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied (2003) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC (2003) as Self - Guitar, Vocals
  • Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones (2002) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record (2002) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern (2002) as Self
  • Classic Albums: Elvis Presley (2002) as Self
  • Being Mick (2001) as Self
  • The Concert for New York City (2001) as Self
  • Top of the Pops: The True Story (2001) as Self
  • Mario Schifano tutto (2001) as Self
  • Marianne Faithfull: Dreaming My Dreams (2000) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’99 (1999) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones - Welcome to Shepherd's Bush (1999) as Self
  • Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads (1999) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen (1998) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires (1998) as Self
  • Behind the Music (1997) as Self
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98 (1997) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996) as Self - Guitar
  • The Beatles Anthology (1995) as Self (archive footage)
  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995) as Self
  • Queen: Champions of the World (1995) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Voodoo in Rio (1995) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge (1995) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Nippon (1995) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Stripped (1995) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut (1995) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped (1995) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995 (1995) as Self - Guitar, Vocals
  • The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995 (1995) as Self - Guitar, Vocals
  • The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995 (1995) as Self - Guitar, Vocals
  • TOTP2 (1994) as self
  • The Rolling Stones: Hoodoo U Voodoo (1994) as Self
  • Tina Turner: The Girl from Nutbush (1993)
  • Weird Nightmare (1993) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones (1993) as Self
  • Curves Contours & Body Horns (1993) as Self
  • Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary (1993) as Self
  • A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa (1993) as Self
  • Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special (1992) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max (1991) as Self - Guitars
  • Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night (1991) as Self
  • Keith Richards And The X-Pensive Winos: Live At The Hollywood Palladium December 15, 1988 (1991) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Urban Jungle Barcelona (1990) as Self
  • The Simpsons (1989) as Keith Richards (voice)
  • The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live (1989) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 1989 (1989) as Self
  • Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self [The Rolling Stones]
  • Laibach: Sympathy for the Devil (1988) Original Music Composer
  • Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) as Self
  • American Masters (1986) as Self
  • Live Aid (1985) as Self
  • The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985) as Self
  • British Rock: The First Wave (1985) as Self (archive footage)
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • Superstars in Concert (1984) as Self
  • Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits (1984) as Self
  • Let's Spend the Night Together (1982) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live in Leeds 1982 (1982) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years (1982) as Self
  • Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge (1981) as Self - Guitar (The Rolling Stones)
  • The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum (1981) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981) (1981) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Live At The Louisiana Superdome (1978) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: Some Girls - Live in Texas '78 (1978) as Self
  • Rod Stewart & Faces : The Final Concert (1977) as Self - Guest Performer
  • The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs (1976)
  • The Rolling Stones - Live at Pavillon de Paris 1976 (1976) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self - The Rolling Stones
  • The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975) (1975) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones From The Vault: L.A. Forum Live In 1975 (1975) as Self
  • Magick Lantern Cycle (1974) as Self (archive footage)
  • Ladies & Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones (1973) as Self - Vocals, Guitar
  • Sound of the City: London 1964-73 (1973) as Self
  • Rolling Stones Super 8 Footage (1972) as Self
  • Cocksucker Blues (1972) as Self
  • The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971 (1971) as Self
  • Gimme Shelter (1970) as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
  • 5 + 1 (1970) as Self
  • Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert (1970) as Self
  • Michael Kohlhaas - The Rebel (1969) as Soldat (uncredited)
  • Invocation of My Demon Brother (1969) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Stones in the Park (1969) as Self
  • Umano Non Umano (1969) as Self
  • Voices (1969) as Self
  • Sympathy for the Devil (1968) as Self
  • Film (1967) as Self
  • Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967) as Self
  • What's on the Flipside (1967) as Self
  • Our World (1967) as Self
  • Charlie Is My Darling (1966) as Self
  • Charlie Is My Darling (1966) Music
  • The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) as Self - The Rolling Stones
  • Ready Steady Go! (1963) as Self
  • Today (1952) as Self
  • Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars as Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Keith Richards best known for?

Keith Richards is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Waiting for God (1990), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

When and where was Keith Richards born?

Keith Richards was born on December 18, 1943 in Dartford, Kent, England, UK.

How many credits does Keith Richards have?

Keith Richards has accumulated over 211 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2026.

What is Keith Richards's background in cinema and television?

Keith Richards is an English musician, songwriter, singer, and record producer born on December 18, 1943, in Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom. He is an original member, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones. His songwriting partnership with the band's lead vocalist Mick...