Larry Mullen Jr.
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 31, 1961 in Artane, Ireland
- Active Years
- 1959–2026 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 108 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Larry Mullen Jr. (Acting focus).
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Source [1]: Larry Mullen Jr., born October 31, 1961, in Artane, Ireland. Known for acting. 102 credits. Also known as U2 Larry Mullen.
Source [2]: Born October 31, 1961, in Artane, Dublin, Ireland. Actor and composer. Known for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), Man on the Train (2011), and Blown Away (1994).
Source [3]: Known as Actor, Music, Songs, Original Music Composer, Producer, Executive Producer, Theme Song Performance, and Scenic Artist. Works include U2: Rattle and Hum, A Thousand Times Good Night, U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland, U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl, The Simpsons, The Man.
Source [4]: Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr. Born October 31, 1961. Irish musician, drummer and co-founder of U2. Recorded 15 studio albums with U2.
Source [5]: Professional portfolio/filmography/biography.
Source [6]: Full name: Lawrence Joseph Mullen, Jr. Born October 31, 1961, in Artane, Dublin, Ireland. Son of Lawrence Joseph, Sr. and Maureen Mullen. Children (with Ann Acheson): Aaron Elvis, Ava, and one other. Occupation: Singer, musician, composer, producer, writer.
Full Name: Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr. (or Lawrence Joseph Mullen, Jr.).
Birth Date: October 31, 1961.
Birthplace: Artane, Dublin, Ireland.
Nationality: Irish.
Primary roles: Musician (
Career overview
Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr. is an Irish musician and actor born on October 31, 1961, in Artane, Dublin. While widely recognized as the drummer and a co-founder of the rock band U2, with whom he has recorded 15 studio albums, he has also maintained a professional portfolio within the film and screen industry. His work in this field encompasses roles as an actor, composer, producer, executive producer, and scenic artist.
His acting credits include appearances in films such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, released in 2013, Man on the Train from 2011, and Blown Away, released in 1994. His broader screen contributions involve various capacities, including music composition, song performance, and theme song performance. Projects associated with his work include U2: Rattle and Hum, A Thousand Times Good Night, U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland, U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl, and the television series The Simpsons. Throughout his career, he has accumulated over 100 known credits.
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Full Filmography
108 titles- Street of Dreams (2026)
- Street of Dreams (2026) Music
- Left Behind (2025) Producer
- Eno (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/01 (2023) as Self
- AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2023) as Self
- U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/03 (2023)
- U2: Rockumentary (2022) as Self
- Finding Jack Charlton (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- U2: Experience +Innocence, Live in Berlin (2018) as Self
- Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- U2 at The BBC (2017) as Self [U2]
- U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 (2017)
- U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris (2016) as Self
- TFI Friday (2015) as Self
- U2 - Vancouver, Canada (2015)
- U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015 (2015)
- U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/2015 (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014 (2014) as Self - Nominee
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) Songs
- A Thousand Times Good Night (2013) as Tom
- U2: War - The Ultimate Critical Review (2012) as Self
- U2: Unbroken Toys (2012) as Self
- The Man on the Train (2011) as The Thief
- The Man on the Train (2011) Original Music Composer
- U2: From the Sky Down (2011) as Self
- U2360°: Live From Moncton (2011) as Self
- U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998 (2011) as Larry Mullen Jnr
- U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl (2010) as Self - Drums
- U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle (2010) as Self
- Brothers (2009) Songs
- Linear (2009) as Self
- Linear (2009) Executive Producer
- Linear (2009) Original Music Composer
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009) as Self
- US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 (2009) as Self - U2
- U2 Live Tour 360° - Paris 11 et 12 Juillet 2009 (2009) as Self
- U2 3D (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD) (2007) as Self - Drums
- U2: Achtung Baby: A Classic Album Under Review (2007) as Self
- U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan (2006) as Self
- U2: City of blinding lights - Live in Buenos Aires (2006) as Self
- U2: 18 Videos (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review (2006) as Self
- U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium (2006) as Self - Drums
- I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash (2005) as Self
- U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago (2005) as Self - Drums
- U2 and 3 songs (2004) as Self
- U2 - Live Under the Brooklyn Bridge (2004) as Self
- U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (2004) as Self
- U2: An Unforgettable Journey (2003) as Self
- U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland (2003) as Self - Drums
- U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland (2003) Scenic Artist
- Gangs of New York (2002) Songs
- U2: The Best of 1990-2000 (2002) as Self
- U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston (2001) as Self - Drums
- U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston (2001) Music
- U2 - Live from Irving Plaza 2000 (2000) as Self
- Entropy (1999) as Larry Mullen Jr.
- Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree (1999) as Self
- U2: Live from Santiago 1998 (1998) as Self
- U2 - The Best of 1980-1990 (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg (1998) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City (1997) as Self
- U2: A Year in Pop (1997) as Self
- U2: A Year in Pop (1997) Music
- Mission: Impossible (1996) Theme Song Performance
- TFI Friday (1996)
- VH1's Legends (1996) as Self
- Emmylou Harris: Building the Wrecking Ball (1996) as Self
- Ghost in the Shell (1995) Songs
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Performer
- U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney (1994) as Self
- U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 1993 (1993) as Self
- U2 - Live from Stockholm 1992 (1992) as Self
- U2: Achtung Baby, the Videos, the Cameos and a Whole Lot of Interference from ZOO-TV (1992) as Self
- Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter (1990) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Larry Mullen (voice)
- U2: Lovetown (1989) as Self
- U2: Lovetown (1989) Music
- U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) as Self
- U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) Music
- U2: Outside It's America (1987) as Self
- U2 - Live from Los Angeles 1987 (1987) as Self
- U2: Live from Syracuse 1987 (1987) as Self
- U2 Live from Paris (1987) as Self
- U2 & The Police: A Conspiracy of Hope (1986) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- U2: Unforgettable Fire (1985) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- U2: A Fire in Dortmund (1984) as Self
- U2 - The Unforgettable Fire Collection (1984) as Self
- U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky (1983) as Self - Drums
- No Nukes! muziekfestival (1982) as Self - U2
- U2 Live at the Rock Werchter Festival 1982 (1982) as Himself
- U2: Follies (1981) as Self
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self - Honoree
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Rockpalast (1974)
- Top of the Pops (1964)
- World in Action (1963)
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- U2 - Island 50 Festival: Live as Self
- U2: Live from South Bend as Self - Drums
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Larry Mullen Jr. best known for?
Larry Mullen Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), A Thousand Times Good Night (2013).
When and where was Larry Mullen Jr. born?
Larry Mullen Jr. was born on October 31, 1961 in Artane, Ireland.
How many credits does Larry Mullen Jr. have?
Larry Mullen Jr. has accumulated over 108 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Larry Mullen Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
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Larry Mullen Jr. by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Performer — aged about 32
- Rockpalast (1974) — aged about 12
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 2
- The Simpsons (1989) as Larry Mullen (voice) — aged about 27
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 23
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 22
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