Pete Townshend: movies and TV shows
Pete Townshend has 197 credits in the archive: 172 films and 25 TV series, from 1964 to 2026. Highest rated: Rockpalast (10.0/10).
Career timeline
1964 – 2026 · busiest year: 2006 (34 credits)
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Full filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type | Rating | Age then |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Billy Idol Should Be Dead | Self | Film | 6.8 | 81 |
| 2026 | The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition | Film | — | 81 | |
| 2025 | Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World | Self | TV | 6.9 | 80 |
| 2025 | The Session Man | Self | Film | — | 80 |
| 2025 | The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray | Self | Film | 6.0 | 80 |
| 2023 | The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition | Film | — | 78 | |
| 2023 | Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd | Self | Film | 7.5 | 78 |
| 2023 | The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley | Film | 6.0 | 78 | |
| 2022 | The Who Hits 50! Live | Film | 8.0 | 77 | |
| 2022 | The Who: One Band's Explosive Story | Self - The Who Member | Film | 8.0 | 77 |
| 2021 | Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac | Self | Film | 9.0 | 76 |
| 2021 | Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 76 |
| 2021 | Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out | Himself | Film | 8.5 | 76 |
| 2021 | Her Majesty | Film | — | 76 | |
| 2021 | Her Majesty | Film | — | 76 | |
| 2020 | The Hat | Film | — | 75 | |
| 2020 | The Shadows At Sixty | Self | Film | — | 75 |
| 2019 | The Night That Changed Rock | Film | — | 74 | |
| 2019 | Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation | Self | Film | 7.3 | 74 |
| 2019 | The Who: The Night That Changed Rock | Self | Film | — | 74 |
| 2018 | Bad Reputation | Self | Film | 6.6 | 73 |
| 2018 | Come Together The Rise of the Festival | Film | 8.0 | 73 | |
| 2017 | The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall | Himself – guitars, vocals | Film | 6.6 | 72 |
| 2017 | The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival | Self | Film | 9.0 | 72 |
| 2017 | The Who: Rock in Rio 2017 | guitar | Film | 8.0 | 72 |
| 2016 | A Silent Voice: The Movie | Film | 8.4 | 71 | |
| 2016 | A Silent Voice: The Movie | Film | 8.4 | 71 | |
| 2016 | Night Flight: Born Again | Self | Film | — | 71 |
| 2016 | Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face | Self | Film | — | 71 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Self | TV | 6.1 | 70 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Self - Musical Guest | TV | 6.1 | 70 |
| 2015 | Classic Quadrophenia | Self | Film | 7.0 | 70 |
| 2015 | The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967 | Film | — | 70 | |
| 2015 | Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound | Self | Film | 8.0 | 70 |
| 2015 | The Who: Live in Hyde Park | Himself - guitarist, vocals | Film | 7.8 | 70 |
| 2015 | It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC | Self (archive footage) | Film | 8.0 | 70 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Self | TV | 5.8 | 69 |
| 2014 | Lennon or McCartney | Self | Film | 5.3 | 69 |
| 2014 | Lambert & Stamp | Himself | Film | 7.1 | 69 |
| 2014 | Led Zeppelin Played Here | Self (archive footage) | Film | 8.0 | 69 |
| 2014 | Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited | Self | Film | — | 69 |
| 2014 | The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London | Film | 6.2 | 69 | |
| 2014 | The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy | Himself | Film | — | 69 |
| 2014 | Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall | Self | Film | 6.5 | 69 |
| 2013 | The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy | Himself | Film | 9.0 | 68 |
| 2013 | Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? | Himself | Film | 8.7 | 68 |
| 2012 | 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief | Self | Film | 6.8 | 67 |
| 2012 | London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music | Self | Film | 6.9 | 67 |
| 2012 | The Who: Live in Texas '75 | Himself | Film | — | 67 |
| 2011 | Acoustic at the BBC | Self | Film | 4.8 | 66 |
| 2011 | The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords | Film | — | 66 | |
| 2009 | The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 | Himselft | Film | 8.3 | 64 |
| 2009 | Woodstock: Untold Stories | Film | — | 64 | |
| 2009 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Self | Film | — | 64 |
| 2009 | Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends | Self | Film | — | 64 |
| 2008 | VH1 Rock Honors: The Who | Self | Film | — | 63 |
| 2008 | Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong | Self | Film | 7.0 | 63 |
| 2008 | The Who - At Kilburn 1977 | guitar | Film | 7.8 | 63 |
| 2008 | Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 63 |
| 2008 | The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969 | Himself - guitars, vocals | Film | 7.9 | 63 |
| 2008 | The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969 | Film | 7.9 | 63 | |
| 2007 | Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who | Self | Film | 7.0 | 62 |
| 2007 | The Who: Stockholm 7/6/2007 | Film | — | 62 | |
| 2007 | The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007 | Film | — | 62 | |
| 2007 | The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007 | Film | — | 62 | |
| 2007 | The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD | Himself | Film | — | 62 |
| 2007 | The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007 | Film | — | 62 | |
| 2007 | The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007 | Film | — | 62 | |
| 2007 | The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007 | Film | — | 62 | |
| 2007 | Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi | Himself | Film | — | 62 |
| 2006 | VH1 Rock Honors | TV | 7.0 | 61 | |
| 2006 | Cloud Chaser | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: BBC Electric Proms | Himself | Film | 7.5 | 61 |
| 2006 | The Who: Boston 9/16/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006 | Film | 8.0 | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story | Himself | Film | 7.0 | 61 |
| 2006 | The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Metz 7/18/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests | Self | Film | — | 61 |
| 2006 | The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane | Himself | Film | 7.5 | 61 |
| 2006 | The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests | Pete Townshend | Film | — | 61 |
| 2006 | The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006 | Film | — | 61 | |
| 2006 | The Who: Live at Lyon | Himself (Guitars, Vocals) | Film | — | 61 |
| 2005 | Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today | Self | Film | — | 60 |
| 2005 | The World's Greatest Gigs | Film | — | 60 | |
| 2005 | The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen' | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 60 |
| 2005 | The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live | Self - Guitar, Vocals | Film | 7.0 | 60 |
| 2004 | Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? | Self | Film | 4.8 | 59 |
| 2004 | Live Aid | Film | 9.2 | 59 | |
| 2004 | The Who: Live in Boston | Himself | Film | 9.0 | 59 |
| 2004 | One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert | Self | Film | 8.0 | 59 |
| 2004 | Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia | Self | Film | — | 59 |
| 2003 | Mayor of the Sunset Strip | Self | Film | 6.9 | 58 |
| 2003 | Limp Bizkit: Behind Blue Eyes | Film | 5.0 | 58 | |
| 2003 | Limp Bizkit: Behind Blue Eyes | Film | 5.0 | 58 | |
| 2003 | Brian Wilson: On Tour | Self | Film | 8.0 | 58 |
| 2002 | CSI: Miami | TV | 7.7 | 57 | |
| 2002 | Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances | Film | 7.5 | 57 | |
| 2002 | Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse | Film | 7.0 | 57 | |
| 2002 | Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse | Film | 7.0 | 57 | |
| 2001 | Being Mick | Self | Film | 7.0 | 56 |
| 2000 | The Beatles Revolution | Self | Film | — | 55 |
| 2000 | The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall | Self - Lead Guitar / Vocals | Film | 7.2 | 55 |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? | Self | TV | 7.5 | 54 |
| 1999 | American Beauty | Film | 8.0 | 54 | |
| 1999 | The Iron Giant | Film | 8.0 | 54 | |
| 1999 | Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999 | self | Film | — | 54 |
| 1999 | The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023 | Self | Film | 8.0 | 54 |
| 1999 | Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next | Self | Film | 7.5 | 54 |
| 1998 | Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight | Himself | Film | 7.4 | 53 |
| 1997 | Behind the Music | Self | TV | 7.3 | 52 |
| 1997 | Classic Albums | Self | TV | 7.7 | 52 |
| 1996 | TFI Friday | TV | 7.1 | 51 | |
| 1996 | 1996 VH1 Honors | Film | 6.0 | 51 | |
| 1996 | The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus | Self - Guitar | Film | 7.4 | 51 |
| 1996 | Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996 | guitar, vocals | Film | — | 51 |
| 1994 | The Who: Maximum R&B Live | Himself | Film | 8.0 | 49 |
| 1994 | A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who | Self | Film | — | 49 |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman | Self - Guest | TV | 6.4 | 48 |
| 1993 | The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb | Voice | Film | 6.5 | 48 |
| 1993 | Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict | Himself | Film | — | 48 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Pete Townshend (voice) | TV | 8.0 | 44 |
| 1989 | MTV Rockumentary | TV | 7.0 | 44 | |
| 1989 | The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy | Self - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator | Film | 8.5 | 44 |
| 1987 | Na siehste! | Self | TV | 10.0 | 42 |
| 1987 | Jimi Plays Monterey | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.5 | 42 |
| 1986 | Dogs in Space | Film | 6.0 | 41 | |
| 1985 | Live Aid | Self | Film | 7.9 | 40 |
| 1985 | Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary | self | Film | — | 40 |
| 1985 | White City | Pete Fountain | Film | 7.0 | 40 |
| 1985 | White City | Film | 7.0 | 40 | |
| 1985 | The Who at Live Aid | Film | — | 40 | |
| 1984 | Miami Vice | TV | 7.4 | 39 | |
| 1984 | The Who: Live from Toronto | Film | — | 39 | |
| 1983 | The Who Rocks America 1982 | Himself | Film | 6.0 | 38 |
| 1982 | The Secret Policeman's Other Ball | Self | Film | 6.3 | 37 |
| 1982 | All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes | Self | Film | 8.0 | 37 |
| 1982 | All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes | Film | 8.0 | 37 | |
| 1982 | Video EP: Pete Townshend | Film | — | 37 | |
| 1982 | The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982 | Self | Film | 7.8 | 37 |
| 1981 | Concerts for the People of Kampuchea | Self | Film | 8.0 | 36 |
| 1979 | Quadrophenia | Film | 7.0 | 34 | |
| 1979 | Quadrophenia | Film | 7.0 | 34 | |
| 1979 | Quadrophenia | Film | 7.0 | 34 | |
| 1979 | The Who: The Kids Are Alright | Self | Film | 7.3 | 34 |
| 1979 | The Secret Policeman's Ball | Himself | Film | 6.4 | 34 |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors | Self | TV | 7.4 | 33 |
| 1977 | The BRIT Awards | Self | TV | 10.0 | 32 |
| 1976 | The Secret Policeman's Ball | Self | TV | 5.0 | 31 |
| 1976 | O Parvardigar | Film | — | 31 | |
| 1975 | Les Rendez-vous du dimanche | Self - The Who | TV | 6.0 | 30 |
| 1975 | Tommy | Himself | Film | 6.4 | 30 |
| 1975 | Tommy | Film | 6.4 | 30 | |
| 1975 | Tommy | Film | 6.4 | 30 | |
| 1975 | Tommy | Film | 6.4 | 30 | |
| 1974 | Rockpalast | Self (guitar vocal) | TV | 10.0 | 29 |
| 1974 | Rockpalast | TV | 10.0 | 29 | |
| 1973 | Jimi Hendrix | Self | Film | 7.8 | 28 |
| 1973 | Sound of the City: London 1964-73 | Self | Film | 7.0 | 28 |
| 1971 | Great Performances | Self | TV | 6.1 | 26 |
| 1970 | Woodstock | Self - The Who | Film | 7.5 | 25 |
| 1970 | Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising | Film | — | 25 | |
| 1970 | The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970 | Himself | Film | — | 25 |
| 1969 | Heads | Self | Film | — | 24 |
| 1968 | Monterey Pop | Self - The Who | Film | 7.3 | 23 |
| 1967 | Omnibus | Self | TV | 7.2 | 22 |
| 1967 | The Lost Paths | Himself | Film | — | 22 |
| 1966 | Carousella | himself | Film | 2.7 | 21 |
| 1965 | Seize millions de jeunes: Mods | Interviewee | Film | — | 20 |
| 1964 | Top of the Pops | Self | TV | 6.7 | 19 |
| 1964 | Seize millions de jeunes | Self | TV | — | 19 |
| The Story of Quadrophenia | Self | Film | — | — | |
| THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979 | Himself | Film | — | — | |
| The Who - Live at the Silverdome | Himself | Film | — | — | |
| The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006 | Film | — | — | ||
| The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006 | Film | — | — |