Peter Gabriel
Acting Born Feb 13, 1950 Chobham, Surrey, England, UK 130 credits
Biography
Peter Gabriel works in acting. Born February 13, 1950 in Chobham, Surrey, England, UK. Archytele tracks 130 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
When Bruce Springsteen Came to BritainGenesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)
Stevie Van Zandt: DiscipleResynator
Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)Peter Gabriel - I/OPeter Gabriel - I/O · ProducerSteve Hackett – Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights: Live in Brighton · Music
Why Are We (Not) Creative?Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the BandJohnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
Africa RisingKate Bush: The Sound Witch
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Birds Like Us · Original Music Composer
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
Open Your Eyes · Music
Brian Pern: A Life in RockWords with Gods · MusicPeter Gabriel - Back to FrontGenesis: Together and ApartFor Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela
Cachitos de hierro y cromoMiracle Rising: South AfricaPeter Gabriel: Live in Athens 1987Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
John Carter · ThanksPeter Gabriel - Live in Philadelphia 2012Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - SoGenesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words
Peter Gabriel: New Blood, Live in LondonStrange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic FieldsPeter Gabriel - New Blood Trailer - Rhythm of the HeatTaken by Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis
Peter Gabriel - Scratch My BackPeter Gabriel - Taking the Pulse
Prog Rock at the BBCPeter Gabriel: Live in Velez Stadium Buenos AiresThe Real World of Peter Gabriel
WALL·E · SongsYoussou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
Seven Ages of RockGenesis: Turning It on AgainGenesis: Up Close and PersonalPeter Gabriel - Live in Copenhagen 1983
Genesis: Total Rock Review
The Work of Director Anton CorbijnInside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975Genesis: The Video ShowPeter Gabriel: Still Growing Up, Live & UnwrappedPeter Gabriel - Growing Up on Tour - A Family Portrait
Peter Gabriel: Play (The Videos)
Peter Gabriel: Growing Up LiveFreedom Beat
Rabbit-Proof Fence · Original Music Composer
Genesis | Songbook
ClickGenesis - Six Hours Live 1972-1980
VH1 Behind the Music: Genesis
Babe: Pig in the City · Theme Song PerformanceFrom Genesis to RevelationThe Paris Concert for Amnesty International
Classic Albums
1996 VH1 HonorsRecon
Dead Man Walking · Thanks
Full Filmography
130 titles- When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain (2025) as Self
- Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) (2025) as self
- Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (2024) as Self
- Resynator (2024) as Self
- Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) (2023) as Self
- Peter Gabriel - I/O (2023) as Self
- Peter Gabriel - I/O (2023) Producer
- Steve Hackett – Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights: Live in Brighton (2023) Music
- Why Are We (Not) Creative? (2021) as Self
- Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story (2021) as Self
- Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band (2020) as Self
- Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain (2020) as Self
- Africa Rising (2019) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- Kate Bush: The Sound Witch (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 (2018) as Self
- Birds Like Us (2017) Original Music Composer
- Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Open Your Eyes (2015) Music
- Brian Pern: A Life in Rock (2014) as Himself
- Words with Gods (2014) Music
- Peter Gabriel - Back to Front (2014) as Self - Lead Vocals
- Genesis: Together and Apart (2014) as Self
- For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela (2014) as Himself
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2014) as Self
- The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill (2014) as Self
- Cachitos de hierro y cromo (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013) as Self
- Peter Gabriel: Live in Athens 1987 (2013) as Self - Vocals / Keyboards
- Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- John Carter (2012) Thanks
- Peter Gabriel - Live in Philadelphia 2012 (2012) as himself
- Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So (2012) as Self
- Genesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words (2012) as Self
- Peter Gabriel: New Blood, Live in London (2011) as Himself
- Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2011) as Self
- Peter Gabriel - New Blood Trailer - Rhythm of the Heat (2011) as himself
- Taken by Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis (2011) as Self
- Peter Gabriel - Scratch My Back (2010) as Lead Vocal
- Peter Gabriel - Taking the Pulse (2010) as Self
- Prog Rock at the BBC (2009) as Self
- Peter Gabriel: Live in Velez Stadium Buenos Aires (2009) as himself
- The Real World of Peter Gabriel (2009) as Self
- WALL·E (2008) Songs
- Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love (2008) as Self
- Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
- Genesis: Turning It on Again (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Genesis: Up Close and Personal (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Peter Gabriel - Live in Copenhagen 1983 (2007) as himself
- Genesis: Total Rock Review (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Work of Director Anton Corbijn (2005) as Self (segment "My Secret Place")
- Inside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975 (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Genesis: The Video Show (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Peter Gabriel: Still Growing Up, Live & Unwrapped (2005) as Himself - Vocals, Keyboard
- Peter Gabriel - Growing Up on Tour - A Family Portrait (2005) as Himself
- Peter Gabriel: Play (The Videos) (2004)
- Peter Gabriel: Growing Up Live (2003) as Himself - Vocals, Keyboards
- Freedom Beat (2003) as Self
- Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) Original Music Composer
- Genesis | Songbook (2001) as Self
- Click (2000) as Self
- Genesis - Six Hours Live 1972-1980 (2000) as self
- VH1 Behind the Music: Genesis (1999) as Self (archive footage)
- Babe: Pig in the City (1998) Theme Song Performance
- From Genesis to Revelation (1998) as Self
- The Paris Concert for Amnesty International (1998) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- 1996 VH1 Honors (1996) as self
- Recon (1996) as Detective John Grant
- Dead Man Walking (1995) Thanks
- Food Rocks (1994) Songs
- Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live (1994) as Self - Lead Singer, Keyboards
- Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live (1994) Writer
- The Jodorowsky Constellation (1994) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Inside the Wrong Trousers (1993) Thanks
- Daniel Lanois "Rocky World" (1993) as Self
- Peter Gabriel - All About US (1993) as Self
- US and Then (1993) as Himself
- Liquid Selves (1992) Music
- A Real World Recorded (1992)
- Peter Gabriel - POV (1991) as Self - Vocals, Keyboards
- Lest We Forget (1991) Music
- Genesis: A History (1991) as Self
- One World, One Voice (1990) as Self
- Guns: A Day in the Death of America (1990) Original Music Composer
- Utterance: The Music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1990) as Himself
- New York Stories (1989) as Self
- Dance of Hope (1989)
- The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) Original Music Composer
- Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
- The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988) as Self
- Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3 (1988) as Self
- Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires (1988) as Self
- Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary (1988) as Self - Musician
- Peter Gabriel, Sting, & Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Now! (1988) as Self - Musician
- The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987) as Self
- Das phantastische Universum des H.R. Giger (1987) Original Music Composer
- Sledgehammer (1986) as Peter Gabriel
- Sledgehammer (1986) Original Music Composer
- Sledgehammer (1986) Songs
- Sledgehammer (1986) Producer
- Genesis: From the Beginning (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- The Making of Sun City (1985) as Self
- Video AID (1985) as Self
- Miami Vice (1984) Songs
- Birdy (1984) Original Music Composer
- Lorca and the Outlaws (1984) as Singer at the Club
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984) as Self
- Haus Vaterland (1983)
- Shock the Monkey (1983) Original Music Composer
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Kate Bush Christmas Special (1979) as Self
- Peter Gabriel - Chorus French TV 1978 (1978) as himself
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Genesis - Melody 74 (1974) as Self
- Genesis - Live (1973) as Self
- Genesis - Live at Bataclan, Paris (1973) as Self
- Genesis: Live at Shepperton Studios (1973) as Self
- Genesis - Live on Midnight Special (1973) as Self
- Genesis: Selling England by the Pound (1973) as Self
- Genesis - Live at Belgium TV Studio, PopShop'72 (1972) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Behind the Labels Music
- The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Illustrated as Rael (Narrator) / John (Voice) / Slippermen (Voice) / Doktor Dyper (Voice)
- The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Illustrated Music
- The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Illustrated Writer
- The Worst Night of our Lives as The Watcher in the Skies
- Peter Gabriel: Growing Up - Live & Unwrapped as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Gabriel best known for?
Peter Gabriel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Castle Impossible (2025), John Carter (2012), WALL·E (2008), City of Blood (2026).
When and where was Peter Gabriel born?
Peter Gabriel was born on February 13, 1950 in Chobham, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does Peter Gabriel have?
Peter Gabriel has accumulated over 130 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.
What is Peter Gabriel's background in cinema and television?
Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. More recently he has focused on producing and promoting world music and ...
Peter Gabriel by the numbers
130credits
118films
12TV series
1953–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 47
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 43
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 3
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 25
- New York Stories (1989) as Self — aged about 39
- Click (2000) as Self — aged about 50
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