Nile Rodgers
Acting Born Sep 19, 1952 New York City, New York, USA 87 credits
Biography
Nile Rodgers is an American musician, record producer, and composer. He is known for his "chucking" guitar style. Rodgers co-founded Chic with Bernard Edwards and released their self-titled debut album in 1977. The band included the hit singles "Dance, Dance, Dance". Rodgers has written, produced, and performed on records that have sold more than 500 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rodgers has a Content Score of 100 and has 82 known credits.
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Career overview
Nile Rodgers is a musician, record producer, and composer. He co-founded Chic and has written, produced, and performed on numerous records. Rodgers has been involved in the creation of albums that have sold over 500 million copies worldwide. He is also the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
As a musician, Rodgers is known for his unique guitar style, referred to as "chucking." He has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry, with Rolling Stone noting the breadth of his career in 2014. Rodgers' work with Chic has resulted in numerous hit singles, including "Dance, Dance, Dance."
Nile Rodgers has a long history of involvement in the music industry. He co-founded Chic in 1972 with Bernard Edwards and released the band's self-titled debut album in 1977. Rodgers has also been involved in numerous other projects throughout his career, including work as a record producer and composer.
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Career timeline
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet EarthBilly Idol Should Be DeadEternal Disco - The Greatest Hits
Opus · Executive ProducerOpus · SongsLive Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the WorldSLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)Cerrone - Supernature
CamdenAvicii - I'm TimABBA: Against the OddsDisco's RevengeDisco's Revenge · Executive Producer
Little Richard: I Am EverythingLittle Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' RollNile Rodgers and Chic - Live at Montreux 2023Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues
If These Walls Could SingGeorge Michael: Freedom UncutTaylor Hawkins Tribute ConcertSheila, toutes ces vies-là
Never Mind the BuzzcocksComing 2 America · SongsAmol Rajan Interviews
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of HarlemJimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary CelebrationOnce in a Lifetime Sessions with Nile Rodgers
The Big Narstie ShowStudio 54Jean Paul Gaultier : Freak & ChicDuran Duran: There's Something You Should KnowChuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll
Avicii: True StoriesGeorge Michael: FreedomI Was There When House Took Over the WorldDuran Duran: Paper Gods Japan Tour
Michael McIntyre's Big ShowSoundbreakingMolly: The Real Thing
Daft Punk UnchainedCerroneBreaking a MonsterChic featuring Nile Rodgers au Festival Jazz à Vienne 2013Nile Rodgers: Secrets of a Hitmaker
CANAL+'s 30th anniversaryFinding the FunkWhat Difference Does It Make?Chic feat. Nile Rogers - Electric Picnic
David Bowie: Five YearsDaft Punk | Random Access Memories | The CollaboratorsBest Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSquare Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePantsComing Back for MoreChic: Live at the Budokan
NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsSex: The Revolution
Chic: Le Freak - Live
Disco: Spinning The StoryNile Rodgers and Chic - Live at Montreux 2004
Live Aid
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Eventual Wife · Original Music ComposerA Diva's Christmas CarolWild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran
Public Enemy: Reflections of The Black PanthersPublic Enemy: Reflections of The Black Panthers · Original Music Composer
Beverly Hills Cop III · Original Music ComposerBeverly Hills Cop III · Theme Song PerformanceBeverly Hills Cop III · Music ProducerBlue Chips · Original Music Composer
Curves Contours & Body Horns
What is House? An Insider's Look at Dance Music
White Hot · Original Music Composer
Coming to America · Original Music ComposerEarth Girls Are Easy · Original Music Composer
Live Aid
Full filmography
- David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth (2026) as Self
- Billy Idol Should Be Dead (2026) as Self
- Eternal Disco - The Greatest Hits (2026) as Self (archive)
- Opus (2025) Executive Producer
- Opus (2025) Songs
- Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World (2025) as Self
- SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) as Self
- Cerrone - Supernature (2025) as Guest
- Camden (2024) as Self
- Avicii - I'm Tim (2024) as Self - Artist
- ABBA: Against the Odds (2024) as Self
- Disco's Revenge (2024) as Self
- Disco's Revenge (2024) Executive Producer
- Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends (2024) as Self
- American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (2024) as Self
- Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023) as Self
- Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (2023) as Self
- Nile Rodgers and Chic - Live at Montreux 2023 (2023)
- Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues (2023) as Self
- If These Walls Could Sing (2022) as Self
- George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022) as Self
- Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (2022) as Self
- Sheila, toutes ces vies-là (2022) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (2021) as Self - Panellist
- Coming 2 America (2021) Songs
- Amol Rajan Interviews (2021) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) as Self
- Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020) as Self
- Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019) as Self
- Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Nile Rodgers (2019) as Self
- The Big Narstie Show (2018) as Self
- Studio 54 (2018) as Self
- Jean Paul Gaultier : Freak & Chic (2018) as Self
- Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know (2018) as Self
- Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll (2018) as Self
- Avicii: True Stories (2017) as Self
- George Michael: Freedom (2017) as Self
- I Was There When House Took Over the World (2017) as self
- Duran Duran: Paper Gods Japan Tour (2017) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer
- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
- Molly: The Real Thing (2016) as Self
- Daft Punk Unchained (2015) as Self
- Cerrone (2015) as Self
- Breaking a Monster (2015) as Self
- Chic featuring Nile Rodgers au Festival Jazz à Vienne 2013 (2015)
- Nile Rodgers: Secrets of a Hitmaker (2015) as Self
- CANAL+'s 30th anniversary (2014) as Self
- Finding the Funk (2014) as Self
- What Difference Does It Make? (2014) as Self
- Chic feat. Nile Rogers - Electric Picnic (2014)
- David Bowie: Five Years (2013) as Self
- Daft Punk | Random Access Memories | The Collaborators (2013) as Himself
- Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6 (2013)
- Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker (2013)
- Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston (2011) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants (2009) as Self
- Coming Back for More (2009)
- Chic: Live at the Budokan (2009) as Guitar
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
- Sex: The Revolution (2008)
- Chic: Le Freak - Live (2006) as Guitar
- Disco: Spinning The Story (2005) as self
- Nile Rodgers and Chic - Live at Montreux 2004 (2005)
- Live Aid (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002) as Self
- Eventual Wife (2000) Original Music Composer
- A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000) as CEO of Record Label
- Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran (2000) as Self
- Public Enemy: Reflections of The Black Panthers (1999) as Self
- Public Enemy: Reflections of The Black Panthers (1999) Original Music Composer
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) Original Music Composer
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) Theme Song Performance
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) Music Producer
- Blue Chips (1994) Original Music Composer
- Curves Contours & Body Horns (1993) as Self
- What is House? An Insider's Look at Dance Music (1991)
- White Hot (1989) Original Music Composer
- Coming to America (1988) Original Music Composer
- Earth Girls Are Easy (1988) Original Music Composer
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- Alphabet City (1984) Original Music Composer
- Soup for One (1982) Original Music Composer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)