Rick Nielsen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 22, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1987–2024 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Rick Nielsen works in acting. Born December 22, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Colbert Report (2005) as Self
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Self
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Gordy
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- Daddy Day Care (2003) as Himself (Cheap Trick)
- TV Funhouse (2000) as Self
- Disorderlies (1987) as Car Jacked Guy
- Disorderlies (1987) as Hijacked Car Driver
- Rockthology 2 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- The Goddamn Comedy Jam (2016) as Self
- Sound City (2013) as Self
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) as Self
- Gibson TV: The Conversation (2020) as Self
- Lovesongs Of The 70's (2004) as Can't Stop Falling Into Love
- The Big One (1997) as Himself - Entertainer
- Cheap Trick: Front Row Center (2012) as Performer
- Cheap Trick: Live in Australia (2005) as Rick Nielsen
- Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance as Himself
- Cheap Trick at Budokan (2008) as Rick Nielsen
- Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88 (1999)
- Cheap Trick Live in Orlando (1999)
- Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live (2009)
- Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks (2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rick Nielsen best known for?
Rick Nielsen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Colbert Report (2005), Tron (1982), Boy Meets World (1993).
When and where was Rick Nielsen born?
Rick Nielsen was born on December 22, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Rick Nielsen have?
Rick Nielsen has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2024.
What is Rick Nielsen's background in cinema and television?
Richard Alan Nielsen is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.
Rick Nielsen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Gordy — aged about 44
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self — aged about 53
- The Colbert Report (2005) as Self — aged about 56
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Self — aged about 46
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) as Self — aged about 75
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 66
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