Marilyn Manson
Biography
Marilyn Manson, whose birth name is Brian Hugh Warner, is an American rock musician and actor born on January 5, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, United States. He is recognized for his acting work with eighty-seven known credits listed. He came to prominence as the lead singer of the band sharing his name, acting as the sole constant member since the band's formation in 1989. His professional stage name is derived from combining the names of two opposing American cultural icons, actress Marilyn Monroe and cult leader Charles Manson, a naming convention shared by the other founding members of his band. He is also known by alternative name spellings including Marylin Manson and Браян Г'ю Ворне.
Career overview
Marilyn Manson, born Brian Hugh Warner on January 5, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, is an American rock musician and actor. He came to prominence as the lead singer of the band that shares his name, functioning as its only constant member since its formation in 1989. He is known for his controversial stage personality and public image. His professional stage name was created by combining the names of two opposing American cultural icons, actress Marilyn Monroe and cult leader Charles Manson, a naming convention shared by the other founding members of his band.
In the realm of film and television, Marilyn Manson is recognized for his acting work, holding eighty-seven known credits according to archival data. His professional portfolio encompasses various media projects, establishing him as a notable figure across both the music and entertainment industries.
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Full Filmography
106 titles- In Whose Name? (2025) as Self
- Marilyn Manson: Unmasked (2024)
- Kanye West: DONDA Experience Performance 2 22 22 (2022) as Self
- The New Mutants (2020) as Smiling Man (voice)
- The New Pope (2020) as Marilyn Manson
- The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne (2020) as Self
- American Gods (2017) as Johan Wengren
- American Gods (2017) as Johan
- The Defiant Ones (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Mansfield 66/67 (2017)
- Bomb City (2017) as Television Narrator
- Ride with Norman Reedus (2016) as Self
- Let Me Make You a Martyr (2016) as Pope
- Street Level (2016) as Benny
- Rammstein in Amerika (2015) as Self
- MARILYN MANSON: Rock On The Range Festival 2015 (2015)
- Wrong Cops, The Series (2014) as David Dolores Frank
- Goth at the BBC (2014) as Self
- Wrong Cops (2013) as David Dolores Frank
- Das Foto-Shoot (2013) as Genius
- Wrong Cops: Chapter 1 (2012) as David Dolores Frank
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as The Shadow
- Born Villain (2011)
- Born Villain (2011) Writer
- Born Villain (2011) Original Music Composer
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Eastbound & Down (2009) as Roller Rink Server
- Söndagsparty med Filip & Fredrik (2009)
- Number One! (2009)
- Marilyn Manson: Inner Sanctum (2009) as Himself
- Marilyn Manson Live at Rock am Ring (2009) as Himself
- Guns, God and Government – Live in L.A. (2009) as Self
- Guns, God and Government – Live in L.A. (2009) Producer
- Guns, God and Government – Live in L.A. (2009) Writer
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Ron Tully
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Californication (2007) as Himself
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as The Dark Man
- Rise: Blood Hunter (2007) as Juan Ton
- Marilyn Manson: The Early Years (2007) as Himself
- Disinfo.Con (2007) as Self
- Sympathy for the Devil (2007) as Self
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest
- The Henry Rollins Show (2006)
- Scream Awards (2006) as Self - Presenter
- Too Late with Adam Carolla (2005)
- The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) as Jackson
- Marilyn Manson: Lest We Forget (2004)
- Marilyn Manson: Lest We Forget (2004) Director
- Nice to Meet You, Please Don't Love Me! (2004) as Himself
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- The New Tom Green Show (2003) as Self
- Party Monster (2003) as Christina
- Doppelherz (2003) as Himself
- Doppelherz (2003) Director
- Doppelherz (2003) Producer
- Doppelherz (2003) Original Music Composer
- Marilyn Manson: Grotesk Burlesk (2003)
- The Osbournes (2002) as Self
- Resident Evil (2002) Original Music Composer
- Clone High (2002) as Marilyn Manson (voice) (uncredited)
- Clone High (2002) as Marilyn Manson (voice)
- Through the Night with... (2002) as Self
- Bowling for Columbine (2002) as Self
- Scoring "Resident Evil" (2002) as Self
- Beat the Devil (2002) as Marilyn Manson
- The Death Parade (2002) as Self
- The Death Parade (2002) Director
- The Death Parade (2002) Music Score Producer
- Guns, God and Government (2002) as Self
- The Many Moods Of Boyd Rice (2002) as Himself
- Marilyn Manson - Guns, God and Government World Tour (2002) as Vocals
- Playing Dead: "Resident Evil" from Game to Screen (2002) as Self
- Playing Dead: "Resident Evil" from Game to Screen (2002) Music
- Eminem: All Access Europe (2002) as Self
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Hire (2001) as Self
- Diary (2000) as Self
- Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) Music
- Eminem E (2000) as Self
- Autopsy (2000) as Corpse
- Autopsy (2000) Director
- Autopsy (2000) Producer
- Autopsy (2000) Music
- Demystifying the Devil: Biography Marilyn Manson (2000) as Self
- Jawbreaker (1999) as The Stranger
- Marilyn Manson On Tour: Symphonies of Destruction (1999) as Himself
- Marilyn Manson: God Is In the TV (1999) as Himself
- Marilyn Manson: God Is In the TV (1999) Director
- SexTV (1998)
- Marilyn Manson: Dead to the World (1998) as Himself
- Marilyn Manson: Dead to the World (1998) Camera Operator
- Groupie (1998) as Himself
- Groupie (1998) Director
- Lost Highway (1997) as Porno Star #1
- Bush: Alleys and Motorways (1997) as Self
- Nine Inch Nails: Closure (1997) as Self
- Marilyn Manson: Hamilton, Ontario (1997) as Himself
- Marilyn Manson - Hollywood 1995 (1995) as Himself
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- ECHO-Verleihung (1992) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Relapse as Self
- Marilyn Manson Ozzfest 2001 as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marilyn Manson best known for?
Marilyn Manson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In Whose Name? (2025), The New Mutants (2020), The New Pope (2020), American Gods (2017).
When and where was Marilyn Manson born?
Marilyn Manson was born on January 5, 1969 in Canton, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Marilyn Manson have?
Marilyn Manson has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is Marilyn Manson's background in cinema and television?
Marilyn Manson, whose birth name is Brian Hugh Warner, is an American rock musician and actor born on January 5, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, United States. He is recognized for his acting work with eighty-seven known credits listed. He came to prominence as the lead singer of the band sharing his name, acting as the sole co...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Ron Tully — aged about 39
- Through the Night with... (2002) as Self — aged about 33
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 15
- The New Pope (2020) as Marilyn Manson — aged about 51
- Californication (2007) as Himself — aged about 38
- Clone High (2002) as Marilyn Manson (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 33
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