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Steve Vai

Known For
Acting
Born
June 6, 1960 in Long Island, New York, USA
Active Years
1982–2024 (43 Years)
Total Credits
24 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 6, 1960 Long Island, New York, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1982–2024
43 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Steve Vai works in acting. Born June 6, 1960 in Long Island, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Chicago & Friends in Concert
Studio 666Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary
The Pedal Movie
Zappa
#NoJoke
Hired Gun
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to SicilyRemaking the Legend: Halo 2 Anniversary
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet
Lemmy
Live Music
CrazyFrank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops
Zappa Plays Zappa
Hell's Kitchen
Rockthology 2Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Classic Albums
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11
Crossroads
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self
  • Crossroads (1986) as Jack Butler
  • Studio 666 (2022) as Dave's Shredding Guitar Hands (uncredited)
  • Zappa (2020) as Self - Played with Zappa 1980-1982
  • Hired Gun (2017) as Self
  • #NoJoke (2019) as Self
  • Crazy (2008) as Hank Williams
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  • Lemmy (2010) as Self
  • The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015) as Self
  • Rockthology 2 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily (2014) as Himself
  • A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa (1993) as Self
  • Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival (2004) as Self
  • Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012) as Self
  • Zappa Plays Zappa (2007) as Himself
  • Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary (2022) as Self / Johnny Vai (voice) (as Reckless Fable)
  • Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special! (1982) as Self
  • The Pedal Movie (2021)
  • Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops (2008) as Self
  • Chicago & Friends in Concert (2024) as Self
  • Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11 (1990) as Self
  • Live Music (2009) as Riff
  • Remaking the Legend: Halo 2 Anniversary (2014)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Steve Vai best known for?

Steve Vai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Topaz (1969), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), Crossroads (1986), Studio 666 (2022).

When and where was Steve Vai born?

Steve Vai was born on June 6, 1960 in Long Island, New York, USA.

How many credits does Steve Vai have?

Steve Vai has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2024.

What is Steve Vai's background in cinema and television?

Steve Vai is an American guitarist, composer, and producer widely recognized as one of the most technically accomplished virtuosos in rock music history. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has won three Grammy Awards, sold over 15 million records, and established himself as a definitive "guitar god" thro...

Steve Vai by the numbers

24credits
22films
2TV series
1982–2024active years

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