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Kurt Cobain

Acting Born Feb 20, 1967 Died Apr 5, 1994 Aberdeen, Washington, USA 72 credits
72
Total Credits
2025
42 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kurt Cobain works in acting. Born February 20, 1967 in Aberdeen, Washington, USA. Died April 5, 1994. Archytele lists 72 screen credits below. A full profile for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Known for

The UnXplained

as Self (archive footage)
▦ Film

Stupor Mundi: Book 3, The Most Dangerous Encounter

as Self (archive footage)
Film

A Chinese Ghost Story III

as Self (archive footage)

DearS

as Self (archive footage)

The Word

1990

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Jessika Kenney 1 shared title
Eyvind Kang 1 shared title
Trey Spruance 1 shared title
Henry Corbin 1 shared title
Claude Gaignebet 1 shared title
Philippe Lavastine 1 shared title
Kiki Landru 1 shared title
Zachary Bertay 1 shared title
George W. Bush 1 shared title
George H. W. Bush 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Secret Lives of Bill BartellBUSCANDO MI NIRVANA
Hippo · Music
I Hate Myself and I Want to DieThe Teacher
Foo Fighters: One Less Hero
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and RageKalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riffGrunge: A Story of Music and RageWhen Nirvana Came to Britain
70 Years of Youth Revolt
The UnXplainedStupor Mundi: Book 3, The Most Dangerous Encounter
Kurt Everywhere27: Gone Too Soon
The Nineties
Cobain: Montage of HeckSoaked in Bleach
Too Young to DieHit So Hard
Nirvana: Live at the ParamountNirvana: Live at the Paramount · AuthorNirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses
Nirvana: Live On Air
Nirvana: Live at ReadingLoki: Arnaldo Baptista
Welcome to My Castle!Kurt Cobain: About a SonThe Last 48 Hours of Kurt Cobain
The Devil and Daniel JohnstonNirvana - In Utero: Under ReviewAll Apologies: Kurt Cobain 10 Years OnNirvana The Path from Incesticide to In UteroNirvana - the Definitive Critical Review
Classic Albums: Nirvana - NevermindThe Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'The Work of Director Anton Corbijn
(This Is Known as) The Blues ScaleNirvana: With the Lights OutKurt Cobain: The Early Life of a Legend
VH1 News Special: Grunge25 Years of Punk
Kurt & Courtney
Classic Albums
Hype!
Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!Freaks, Nerds & WeirdosNirvana: Terminal 1, Munich
Nirvana: Unplugged In New YorkNirvana: Unplugged In New York · SongsNirvana: Unplugged In New York · VocalsNirvana: Live and LoudNirvana: Unplugged in New York - Rehearsal
1991: The Year Punk Broke
Nirvana: Live in Amsterdam 1991Nirvana: Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit · LyricistNirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit · VocalsNirvana: Teatro Castello, Rome, Italy
The WordNirvana - Live on Leeds Polytechnic, UK, 1990
Nirvana: Rockin’ T.P., Santa Fe 1989
MTV Video Music Awards

Full Filmography

72 titles
  • The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • BUSCANDO MI NIRVANA (2025)
  • Hippo (2024) Music
  • I Hate Myself and I Want to Die (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Teacher (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Foo Fighters: One Less Hero (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Grunge: A Story of Music and Rage (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • When Nirvana Came to Britain (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • 70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • The UnXplained (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Stupor Mundi: Book 3, The Most Dangerous Encounter (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Kurt Everywhere (2018)
  • 27: Gone Too Soon (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Nineties (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Soaked in Bleach (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Too Young to Die (2012) as Self (archive footage)
  • Hit So Hard (2012) as Self (archive footage)
  • Nirvana: Live at the Paramount (2011) as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
  • Nirvana: Live at the Paramount (2011) Author
  • Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses (2011) as Self
  • Nirvana: Live On Air (2010) as Self
  • Nirvana: Live at Reading (2009) as Self - Vocals, Guitar
  • Loki: Arnaldo Baptista (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • Welcome to My Castle! (2007) as Self
  • Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007) as Self
  • The Last 48 Hours of Kurt Cobain (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) as Self (Archival footage)
  • Nirvana - In Utero: Under Review (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • All Apologies: Kurt Cobain 10 Years On (2006) as Self
  • Nirvana The Path from Incesticide to In Utero (2006) as Self
  • Nirvana - the Definitive Critical Review (2006) as Self
  • Classic Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind (2005) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen' (2005) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Work of Director Anton Corbijn (2005) as Self (segment "Heart-Shaped Box")
  • (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale (2004) as Self
  • Nirvana: With the Lights Out (2004)
  • Kurt Cobain: The Early Life of a Legend (2004) as Self
  • VH1 News Special: Grunge (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • 25 Years of Punk (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • Kurt & Courtney (1998) as Self (archive footage)
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage)
  • Hype! (1996) as Self (archive footage)
  • Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! (1994) as Self - Vocals, Guitar (archive footage)
  • Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos (1994) as Self
  • Nirvana: Terminal 1, Munich (1994)
  • Nirvana: Unplugged In New York (1993) as Self - Vocals, Guitar
  • Nirvana: Unplugged In New York (1993) Songs
  • Nirvana: Unplugged In New York (1993) Vocals
  • Nirvana: Live and Loud (1993) as Self - Vocals, Guitar
  • Nirvana: Unplugged in New York - Rehearsal (1993) as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitars
  • MTV Unplugged: Nirvana (1993) as Self
  • RuPaul's Christmas Ball (1993) as Self
  • Nirvana: Live at Hollywood Rock Festival (1993) as Self
  • Nirvana: Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Az (1993)
  • 1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992) as Self
  • Nirvana: Live in Amsterdam 1991 (1991) as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitars
  • Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991) as Kurt Cobain
  • Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991) Lyricist
  • Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991) Vocals
  • Nirvana: Teatro Castello, Rome, Italy (1991) as Self
  • Nirvana: Live in Dallas (1991) as Self
  • Nirvana: Live at the Paradiso (1991) as Self
  • Nirvana: Astoria Theater London (1991)
  • Sub Pop Video Network Program 1 (1991) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Word (1990)
  • Nirvana - Live on Leeds Polytechnic, UK, 1990 (1990) as Self - Vocals, Guitar
  • Nirvana: Rockin’ T.P., Santa Fe 1989 (1989) as Self
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All Theme Song Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kurt Cobain best known for?

Kurt Cobain is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The UnXplained (2019), Stupor Mundi: Book 3, The Most Dangerous Encounter (2019), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), DearS (2004).

When and where was Kurt Cobain born?

Kurt Cobain was born on February 20, 1967 in Aberdeen, Washington, USA. They passed away on April 5, 1994.

How many credits does Kurt Cobain have?

Kurt Cobain has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.

What is Kurt Cobain's background in cinema and television?

Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. April 5, 1994) was an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana. Cobain formed Nirvana with Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1985 and established it as part of the Seattle music scene, ha...