Robby Krieger
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active Years
- 1966–2026 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
Robert Alan Robby Krieger is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, composer, and actor born on January 8, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his work as the guitarist for the band The Doors, which he joined in 1965. As a songwriter, he contributed to several of the group's notable tracks, including Light My Fire, Love Me Two Times, Touch Me, and Love Her Madly. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him as number 91 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. In his capacity as an actor and composer, Krieger has credits in films such as Road House, Forrest Gump, and Army of the Dead.
Career overview
Robert Alan Robby Krieger is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, and actor born on January 8, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in 1965 as a member of the rock band The Doors. As the group's guitarist, he contributed to the songwriting for several of the band's well-known tracks, including Light My Fire, Love Me Two Times, Touch Me, and Love Her Madly. The band also achieved popularity with songs such as Break On Through (To The Other Side) and Riders on the Storm. Krieger is recognized for his musical contributions and is listed as number 91 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
In addition to his musical career, Krieger has worked as an actor and composer. His professional credits include appearances in various film productions. He is noted for his work on the films Road House, released in 1989, Forrest Gump, released in 1994, and Army of the Dead, released in 2021. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 46 known credits in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires (2026) as Self
- Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World (2023) as Self
- Trust in Love (2023) as Self
- Slice! (2022) as Robby
- Jim Morrison: The End (2021) as Self - The Doors Guitarist (archive footage)
- Laurel Canyon (2020) as Self
- Find Your Groove (2020) as Self
- The Doors: Break on Thru - A Celebration of Ray Manzarek (2020) as Self
- The Doors: Break on Thru - A Celebration of Ray Manzarek (2020) Executive Producer
- The Doors: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best Of The Doors (2017)
- Tesla: Drive the Future (2016) as Tesla Driver
- Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self
- The Doors - Feast of Friends: Encore (2014)
- Rockin' the Wall (2014) as Self
- The Doors - R-Evolution (2013) as Self
- The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 (2012) as Self - Guitar
- Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012) as Self
- You Had to Be There (2012)
- Echoes from the Bowl (2012) as Self
- Reworking The Doors (2012)
- When You're Strange (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- When You're Strange (2010) Music Producer
- Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) as Self
- The Doors: Videobiography (2007) as Self
- Night of the Guitars (2006) as Guitar
- The Doors of the 21st Century : L.A. Woman Live (2004)
- The Doors of the 21st Century - L.A. Woman Live (2003) as Self
- The Doors - Soundstage Performances (2002)
- The Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers (2000) as Himself
- Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage (1999) Original Music Composer
- Creed: Woodstock ‘99 (1999)
- The Doors: Collection (1999) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self - Guitar
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self - The Doors
- The Doors: The Road of Excess (1997) as Self
- The Doors: The Road of Excess (1997) Music
- Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle (1993) Music
- The Doors - The Soft Parade (1991) as Self
- The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 (1991) as Self
- The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session) (1989)
- Married... with Children (1987) as Robby Krieger
- The Doors - Dance on Fire (1985) as Self
- No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison (1981) as Self
- The Doors vs Led Zeppelin (1973)
- The Doors: Beat Workshop (1972) as self
- Feast of Friends (1969) as Self
- The Doors: PBS Critique (1969) as Self
- The Doors Are Open (1968) as Self
- Call It Collage '66 (1966) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robby Krieger best known for?
Robby Krieger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires (2026), The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 (2012), Colosseum: The Whole Story (2015), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).
When and where was Robby Krieger born?
Robby Krieger was born on January 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
How many credits does Robby Krieger have?
Robby Krieger has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2026.
What is Robby Krieger's background in cinema and television?
Robert Alan Robby Krieger is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, composer, and actor born on January 8, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his work as the guitarist for the band The Doors, which he joined in 1965. As a songwriter, he contributed to several of the group's notable tracks, includin...
Robby Krieger by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self - Guitar — aged about 51
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self - The Doors — aged about 51
- Married... with Children (1987) as Robby Krieger — aged about 41
- The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 (2012) as Self - Guitar — aged about 66
- Feast of Friends (1969) as Self — aged about 23
- Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires (2026) as Self — aged about 80
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