Matt Sorum
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 19, 1960 in Long Beach, California, United States
- Active Years
- 1972–2026 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 48 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Matt Sorum (specifically focusing on his acting/film credits as per the prompt's "Acting" parenthetical, though the bio covers his music career too).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Matthew William Sorum (also Matt Sorum).
Birth Date: November 19, 1960.
Birthplace: Long Beach, California [1] or Venice Beach, California [2, 4]. (Note: Source 1 says Long Beach, Source 2/4 says Venice Beach. I will use the information provided).
Profession: American drummer, actor, and composer.
Music Career:
Guns N' Roses (recorded three studio albums).
Velvet Revolver (supergroup).
Kings of Chaos (touring project).
The Cult (former member).
Y Kant Tori Read (former member).
Slash's Snakepit (side-project).
Neurotic Outsiders (side-project).
Solo albums: Hollywood Zen (2004) and Stratosphere (2014).
Hollywood Vampires (touring drummer 2015-2017).
Deadland Ritual (latest project).
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee [6].
Acting/Film Credits:
Hulk (2003).
Fantastic Four (2005).
The Italian Job (2003).
Draft 1: Matthew William Sorum, also known as Matt Sorum, is an American drummer
Career overview
Subject: Matt Sorum (Acting career overview).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length: 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: Focus: Acting (as requested by the prompt "career overview of Matt Sorum (Acting)").
Source [1]: Known for Acting. 48 credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: Nov 19, 1960. Place of Birth: Long Beach, California.
Source [2]: Born Nov 19, 1960, Venice Beach, California. Actor and composer. Known for Hulk (2003), Fantastic Four (2005), and The Italian Job (2003).
Source [3]: Matthew William Sorum, American drummer. Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver.
Source [4]: Born Nov 19, 1960, Venice Beach, California. Actor and composer. Known for Hulk (2003), Fantastic Four (2005), and The Italian Job (2003).
Source [5]: Matthew William Sorum, American drummer. Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver.
Source [6]: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Guns N' Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver.
Name: Matthew William Sorum.
Birth: November 19, 1960.
Birthplace: Long Beach, California [1] or Venice Beach, California [2, 4]. (I will mention the locations provided).
Profession: Actor and composer [2, 4].
Acting Credits: Known for Hulk (2003), Fantastic Four (2005), and The Italian Job (2003) [2, 4].
Total Credits: 48 [1].
Other info: American drummer [1, 3, 5].
Drafting Paragraph 1:
Matthew William Sorum is an American actor and composer. Born on November 19, 1960, in California, his birthplaces are cited as both Long Beach and Venice Beach. In addition to his work as an actor, he is a drummer.
Drafting Paragraph 2:
Sorum has 48 known credits in the industry. His acting work includes roles in the films Hulk, released in 2003, The Italian Job, also released in 2003, and Fantastic Four, released in 2005.
Refining/Expanding to meet word count (180-260 words):
The prompt asks for a career overview of his acting. However, the sources provide very little acting detail compared to his music career. I must stick strictly to the provided text.
Wait, the sources provided are very sparse on acting details.
Source [1] says "Known For Acting" and "Known Credits 48".
Source [2] and [4] say "actor and composer, known for Hulk (2003), Fantastic Four (2005) and The Italian Job (2003)".
Let's try to build the word count using the available facts without fluffing/inventing.
If I only use the acting facts, I will struggle to hit 180 words.
Facts available:
Name: Matthew William Sorum
Born: Nov 19, 1960
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
48 titles- Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires (2026) as Self
- TMG Live 2024 - Still Dodging the Bullet (2025)
- Hollywood Vampires: Live In Rio (2023) as Drums / Backing Vocals
- Guns N’ Roses: Live In New York 1991 (2022)
- Let There Be Drums! (2022) as Self
- The Rainbow (2019) as Self
- Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story (2017) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II (2014) as Self
- Velvet Revolver: Let It Roll - Live In Germany (2012)
- Lemmy (2010) as Self
- Velvet Revolver - Live In Houston (2010)
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Velvet Revoler - Myspace Live Stream (2007) as Self
- Velvet Revolver - Rock am Ring (2007) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: 2 Classic Albums Under Review: Use Your Illusion I and II (2007) as Self
- Dog Whisperer (2004) as Self - Owner of Miles
- Guns N' Roses: Legends Never Die (2004) as Self / Drums
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Hulk (2003) Songs
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) Original Music Composer
- Now You Know (2002) Original Music Composer
- The Cult - Music Without Fear (2002) as Drums
- Fish in a Barrel (2001) Original Music Composer
- The Last Marshal (1999) Music
- The Bitter End (1999)
- Babes, Bikes & Beyond (1995) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy!!! (1994) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: Live At Saskatoon (1993)
- Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part II - November Rain (1993) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part I - Don't Cry (1993) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part IV Estranged (1993) as Self
- Guns N' Roses - Live in Paris (1992) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion World Tour – 1992 in Tokyo II (1992)
- Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion World Tour – 1992 in Tokyo I (1992)
- Guns N' Roses: Live In Oklahoma City (1992) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I - World Tour - 1992 In Tokyo (1992)
- Guns N' Roses Live In Argentina (1992) as Drummer
- Guns N' Roses - Estadio River Plate - Buenos Aires, Argentina (1992) as Self
- Guns N' Roses - Live In Santiago (1992) as Drums / Backing Vocals
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Musician
- Guns N' Roses: Rock in Rio II - Second Night (1991)
- Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Riot Show (1991) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: Live in Indiana (1991)
- Guns N' Roses Home Coming (1991) as Self
- Guns N' Roses: Rock in Rio II - First Night (1991)
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Deep Purple: Made In Japan (1972) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Matt Sorum best known for?
Matt Sorum is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires (2026), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), Lemmy (2010), Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009).
When and where was Matt Sorum born?
Matt Sorum was born on November 19, 1960 in Long Beach, California, United States.
How many credits does Matt Sorum have?
Matt Sorum has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Matt Sorum's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Matt Sorum (specifically focusing on his acting/film credits as per the prompt's "Acting" parenthetical, though the bio covers his music career too). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No in...
Matt Sorum by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 23
- Lemmy (2010) as Self — aged about 49
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self — aged about 48
- Dog Whisperer (2004) as Self - Owner of Miles — aged about 43
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 42
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 53
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