Kim Thayil
Biography
Kim Thayil works in acting. Born September 4, 1960 in Seattle, Washington, USA. Archytele tracks 28 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025) as Self
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- The Postal Service Zoom Auditions (2020) as Self
- MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains (2020) as Self
- Punk (2019) as Self
- Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den (2019)
- Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes (2017) as Self
- Hype! 20 Years After (2017) as Self
- The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale (2016) as Self
- Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991 (2016)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil (2014) as Guitars
- Alice in Chains: AIC 23 (2013) as Himself
- I'm Now: The Story of Mudhoney (2013)
- Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind (2011) as Self
- Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza (2010)
- Live from the Artists Den (2009) as Self
- TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears (2008)
- Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story (2005) as Himself
- VH1 News Special: Grunge (2001) as Self
- Hype! (1996)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Singles (1992) as Himself - Soundgarden Guitarist (uncredited)
- Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival (1992) as Guitars
- Soundgarden: Motorvision (1992)
- Soundgarden: Live in Germany 1990 (1990)
- Soundgarden: Louder Than Live (1990)
- Hard Rock Calling: Soundgarden Live at Hyde Park
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kim Thayil best known for?
Kim Thayil is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), DearS (2004), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Singles (1992).
When and where was Kim Thayil born?
Kim Thayil was born on September 4, 1960 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
How many credits does Kim Thayil have?
Kim Thayil has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Kim Thayil's background in cinema and television?
Kim Anand Thayil (born September 4, 1960) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the Seattle-based rock band Soundgarden, which he co-founded with singer Chris Cornell and bassist Hiro Yamamoto in 1984. Cornell and Thayil remained as the original members of the band until Cornell's death in 2017, a...