Tim Farriss
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 16, 1957 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Active Years
- 1974–2026 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Timothy William Farriss is an Australian musician born on August 16, 1957, in Perth, Western Australia, to parents Dennis and Jill Farriss. He is the oldest of four children, with two brothers named Andrew and Jon, and a sister named Alison. Farriss received classical guitar training from ages eight to twelve from Peter Fredericci, a player with the Australian Symphony Orchestra. During adolescence, Farriss attended The Forest High School in Sydney, where he befriended Kirk Pengilly. Together, Farriss as lead guitarist and Pengilly on guitar and saxophone formed the band Guinness, which served as the eventual base and bedrock for the rock band INXS, of which Farriss is a founding member and lead guitarist.
Career overview
Timothy William Farriss is an Australian musician born on August 16, 1957, in Perth, Western Australia, to parents Dennis and Jill Farriss. He is the oldest of four children, with two brothers named Andrew and Jon and a sister named Alison. During his childhood, he received classical guitar training from ages eight to twelve under the instruction of Peter Fredericci, who played with the Australian Symphony Orchestra. As an adolescent, Farriss attended The Forest High School in Sydney, where he quickly formed a friendship with Kirk Pengilly. Together, Farriss on lead guitar and Pengilly on guitar and saxophone formed the band Guinness, which served as the eventual base and bedrock for the rock band INXS, of which Farriss is a founding member and the lead guitarist.
According to his biographical records on The Movie Database, Farriss has twenty-six known credits under acting and is also known by the name Inxs. His personal information profile lists his gender as male, his birthday as August 16, 1957, and his place of birth as Perth, Western Australia, Australia. His content score on the platform is registered as one hundred.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- TFI Unplugged (2026) as Self (Archive Footage)
- INXS - LISTEN LIKE THIEVES (40th Anniversary Edition) (2025) as Guitar
- Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019) as Self (voice)
- INXS - Kick 30th Anniversary Edition (2018) as Guitar
- INXS : Never Tear Us Apart (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- INXS : Never Tear Us Apart (2014) Co-Executive Producer
- INXS: The Very Best (2011) as Self
- INXS: Live Germany 1984 (2010) as Guitar
- US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 (2009) as Self - INXS
- The List (2007)
- Rockstar (2005) as Self
- INXS – What You Need: The Video Hits Collection (2005) as Guitar
- I'm Only Looking – The Best Of INXS (2004) as Guitar
- INXS: Welcome to Wherever You Are (2004) as Self
- Behind the Music: Michael Hutchence (2000) as Self
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- INXS: Live Baby Live (1991) as Guitar
- INXS: Live in Buenos Aires 1991 (1991) as Himself
- INXS: In Search of Excellence (1989) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self - INXS
- Australian Made: The Movie (1987) as Himself
- INXS: The Swing and Other Stories (1985) as Self
- INXS: Living INXS (1985) as Himself
- Miami Vice (1984) Songs
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - INXS
- Rockpalast (1974) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tim Farriss best known for?
Tim Farriss is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019), Battleline (1963), Sovershenno seryozno (1961), The Early Show (1999).
When and where was Tim Farriss born?
Tim Farriss was born on August 16, 1957 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
How many credits does Tim Farriss have?
Tim Farriss has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.
What is Tim Farriss's background in cinema and television?
Timothy William Farriss is an Australian musician born on August 16, 1957, in Perth, Western Australia, to parents Dennis and Jill Farriss. He is the oldest of four children, with two brothers named Andrew and Jon, and a sister named Alison. Farriss received classical guitar training from ages eight to twelve from Pete...
Tim Farriss by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rockpalast (1974) as Self — aged about 16
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 26
- Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019) as Self (voice) — aged about 61
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - INXS — aged about 24
- The Early Show (1999) as Self — aged about 41
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self - INXS — aged about 29
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