Tom Petty
Acting Born Oct 20, 1950 Died Oct 2, 2017 Gainesville, Florida, USA 77 credits
Biography
Tom Petty was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was the leader and frontman of the rock bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch, and a member of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. Petty was also a successful solo artist. He sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Petty's music career spanned multiple decades, with notable hits including "American Girl," "Don't Do Me Like That," and "Learning to Fly."
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Career overview
Tom Petty was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who led the rock bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch, and was a member of the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. He was also a successful solo artist. Petty's music career spanned multiple decades, during which he sold more than 80 million records worldwide.
As a musician, Petty was known for his hit singles with the Heartbreakers, including "American Girl," "Don't Do Me Like That," "Refugee," "The Waiting," "Don't Come Around Here No More," and "Learning to Fly." He also had solo hits, including "I Won't Back Down." Petty's music career was marked by his distinctive voice and guitar playing style.
Petty's career as an actor is not detailed in the available information. However, it is known that he appeared in 73 acting credits, although specific roles and details are not provided.
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Career timeline
Fame and Fentanyl
Heartbreakers Beach Party
Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel FreeBruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts
Echo in the Canyon
Elvis Presley: The SearcherElvis Presley: The Searcher
The Defiant Ones
SoundbreakingNight Flight: Born Again
$aving Dat MoneyIt's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled
Sound City
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELOMike Campbell: The Guitars
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Classic Albums: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Damn the Torpedoes
The Best Of Sound StageTom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a DreamTom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream · MusicThe True History Of The Traveling WilburysCrystal Visions: The Very Best of Stevie Nicks
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: 30th Anniversary Concert
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago TodayTom Petty & Heartbreakers - Free Fallin'
Live Aid
SoundstageConcert for GeorgeTom Petty & the Heartbreakers - Live at the Olympic (The Last DJ)Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
America | A Tribute to Heroes
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - High Grass Dogs - Live from the FillmoreTom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live at the Docks, HamburgTom Petty and the Heartbreakers: VH1 Storytellers
King of the HillKing of the HillKing of the HillBehind the MusicClassic Albums
She's the One · Original Music Composer
The History of Rock 'n' RollBrian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesTom Petty and The Heartbreakers: PlaybackTom Petty and the Heartbreakers: 400 Days
Tom Petty: Going Home
Late Show with David LettermanBob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
The Larry Sanders ShowFree Fallin' · SongsFree Fallin' · MusicTom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Take the Highway Live
The SimpsonsTom Petty and The Heartbreakers - A Bunch Of Videos And Some Other Stuff
Made in Heaven
It's Garry Shandling's ShowBand of the Hand · Theme Song PerformanceHard to Handle: Bob Dylan in ConcertBridge School Benefit Concert 1986Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Pack Up the Plantation - Live!
Full filmography
- Fame and Fentanyl (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Heartbreakers Beach Party (2024) as Self
- Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free (2021) as Himself (archive footage)
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts (2021) as Self
- Echo in the Canyon (2019) as Self
- Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018) as Self
- Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)
- The Defiant Ones (2017) as Self
- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
- Night Flight: Born Again (2016) as Self
- $aving Dat Money (2015) as Self
- It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled (2014) as Self
- Sound City (2013) as Self
- Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO (2012) as Self
- Mike Campbell: The Guitars (2012) as Self
- George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011) as Self
- Classic Albums: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Damn the Torpedoes (2010) as Self
- The Best Of Sound Stage (2008)
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville (2008)
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007) as Self
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007) Music
- The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys (2007) as Self
- Crystal Visions: The Very Best of Stevie Nicks (2007)
- Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: 30th Anniversary Concert (2006) as himself
- Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005) as Self
- Tom Petty & Heartbreakers - Free Fallin' (2005) as Lead Vocals / Guitar
- Live Aid (2004) as Self
- Soundstage (2003) as Self - vocals, guitar
- Concert for George (2003) as Self
- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - Live at the Olympic (The Last DJ) (2003) as Singer, Guitar
- Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert (2003) as vocals, guitar
- America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001) as Self - Performer
- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - High Grass Dogs - Live from the Fillmore (1999) as Himself
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live at the Docks, Hamburg (1999) as himself
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: VH1 Storytellers (1999) as Self
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lucky (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lucky / Mud Dobber (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- The Postman (1997) as Bridge City Mayor
- Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey (1997) as Self
- She's the One (1996) Original Music Composer
- The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995) as Self
- Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995) as Self
- Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: Playback (1995) as Self
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: 400 Days (1995) as Self
- Tom Petty: Going Home (1994) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993) as Self
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Tom Petty
- Free Fallin' (1992) Songs
- Free Fallin' (1992) Music
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Take the Highway Live (1992) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Tom Petty (voice)
- Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - A Bunch Of Videos And Some Other Stuff (1989) as Self
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Stanky
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) as Tom Petty
- Band of the Hand (1986) Theme Song Performance
- Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert (1986) as Self
- Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986 (1986) as Self
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Pack Up the Plantation - Live! (1986)
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Miami Vice (1984) Songs
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience (1984) as Self
- Fridays (1980) as Self - Musical Guest
- No Nukes (1980) as Self
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Rock Goes to College (1980) as Performer
- FM (1978) as Self
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - The Old Grey Whistle Test (1978)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Rockpalast (1974)
- The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971)
- Life, Death and Money as self - archival footage
- Tom Petty - Mojo Tour 2010