Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

116

Gender

Male

Birthday

1950-02-13 (75 years old)

Place of Birth

Chobham, Surrey, England, UK

Also Known As

Genesis

Peter Gabriel

Biography

Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. More recently he has focused on producing and promoting world music and pioneering digital distribution methods for music. He has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts.

Known For

Acting

Peter Gabriel: Growing Up Live

2003

Peter Gabriel: Growing Up Live

as

Himself - Vocals, Keyboards

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

2021

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

as

Self

Genesis | Live at Shepperton Studios

1973

Genesis | Live at Shepperton Studios

as

Self

Genesis: The Video Show

2005

Genesis: The Video Show

as

Self (archive footage)

Genesis | Songbook

2001

Genesis | Songbook

as

Self

Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

2013

Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

as

Self (archive footage)

Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires

1988

Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires

as

Self

Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)

2023

Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)

as

Self

New York Stories

1989

New York Stories

as

Self

Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live

1994

Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live

as

Self - Lead Singer, Keyboards

Peter Gabriel: Still Growing Up, Live & Unwrapped

2005

Peter Gabriel: Still Growing Up, Live & Unwrapped

as

Himself - Vocals, Keyboard

Peter Gabriel - Growing Up On Tour - A Family Portrait

2005

Peter Gabriel - Growing Up On Tour - A Family Portrait

as

Himself

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

1987

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

as

Self

Peter Gabriel: New Blood, Live In London

2011

Peter Gabriel: New Blood, Live In London

as

Himself

The Worst Night of our Lives

The Worst Night of our Lives

as

The Watcher in the Skies

From Genesis To Revelation

1998

From Genesis To Revelation

as

Self

The Real World of Peter Gabriel

2009

The Real World of Peter Gabriel

as

Self

Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So

2012

Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So

as

Self

Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

2008

Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

as

Self

Genesis: Total Rock Review

2006

Genesis: Total Rock Review

as

Self (archive footage)

Peter Gabriel: Live at Rockpalast

1978

Peter Gabriel: Live at Rockpalast

as

Himself

1996 VH1 Honors

1996

1996 VH1 Honors

as

self

Lorca and the Outlaws

1984

Lorca and the Outlaws

as

Singer at the Club

Why Are We (Not) Creative?

2021

Why Are We (Not) Creative?

as

Self

Genesis - Live from Knebworth

1992

Genesis - Live from Knebworth

as

Self

Genesis | Live At Belgium TV Studio - PopShop'72

1972

Genesis | Live At Belgium TV Studio - PopShop'72

as

Self

Genesis ¦ Live on Midnight Special

1973

Genesis ¦ Live on Midnight Special

as

Self

Miracle Rising: South Africa

2013

Miracle Rising: South Africa

as

Self

One World, One Voice

1990

One World, One Voice

as

Self

Peter Gabriel: Live In Athens 1987

2013

Peter Gabriel: Live In Athens 1987

as

Self - Vocals / Keyboards

Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary

1988

Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary

as

Self - Musician

For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela

2014

For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela

as

Himself

Kate Bush Christmas Special

1979

Kate Bush Christmas Special

as

Self

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2014

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as

Self

Peter Gabriel: Back To Front

2014

Peter Gabriel: Back To Front

as

Self - Lead Vocals

The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill

2014

The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill

as

Self

Genesis: Together and Apart

2014

Genesis: Together and Apart

as

Self

The Making of Sun City

1985

The Making of Sun City

as

Self

Peter Gabriel - POV

1991

Peter Gabriel - POV

as

Self - Vocals, Keyboards

Peter Gabriel: Play - The Videos

2004

Peter Gabriel: Play - The Videos

as

Genesis | Live at Bataclan, Paris

1973

Genesis | Live at Bataclan, Paris

as

Self

Peter Gabriel - Chorus French TV 1978

1978

Peter Gabriel - Chorus French TV 1978

as

himself

Peter Gabriel - Taking the Pulse

2010

Peter Gabriel - Taking the Pulse

as

Self

Peter Gabriel - Live in Copenhagen 1983

2007

Peter Gabriel - Live in Copenhagen 1983

as

himself

Peter Gabriel - Live in Philadelphia 2012

2012

Peter Gabriel - Live in Philadelphia 2012

as

himself

Peter Gabriel: Interview at Rockpalast

1978

Peter Gabriel: Interview at Rockpalast

as

himself

Peter Gabriel - New Blood Trailer - Rhythm of the Heat

2011

Peter Gabriel - New Blood Trailer - Rhythm of the Heat

as

himself

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

1988

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

as

Self

Video AID

1985

Video AID

as

Self

Freedom Beat

2003

Freedom Beat

as

Self

Genesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words

2012

Genesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words

as

Self

Genesis | Melody 74

1974

Genesis | Melody 74

as

Self

Peter Gabriel, Sting, & Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Now!

1988

Peter Gabriel, Sting, & Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Now!

as

Self - Musician

Genesis | Live

1973

Genesis | Live

as

Self

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

2024

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

as

Self

Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

1984

Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

as

Self

The Jodorowsky Constellation

1994

The Jodorowsky Constellation

as

Self

Peter Gabriel: Live in Velez Stadium Buenos Aires

2009

Peter Gabriel: Live in Velez Stadium Buenos Aires

as

himself

The Paris Concert for Amnesty International

1998

The Paris Concert for Amnesty International

as

Self

The Work of Director Anton Corbijn

2005

The Work of Director Anton Corbijn

as

Self (segment "My Secret Place")

Haus Vaterland

1983

Haus Vaterland

as

Inside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975

2005

Inside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975

as

Self (archive footage)

Genesis:| Up Close and Personal

2007

Genesis:| Up Close and Personal

as

Self (archive footage)

Genesis: Turning It On Again

2007

Genesis: Turning It On Again

as

Self (archive footage)

Genesis: A History

1991

Genesis: A History

as

Self

VH1 Behind The Music: Genesis

1999

VH1 Behind The Music: Genesis

as

Self (archive footage)

Daniel Lanois "Rocky World"

1993

Daniel Lanois "Rocky World"

as

Self

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields

2011

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields

as

Self

Utterance: The Music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

1990

Utterance: The Music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

as

Himself

Peter Gabriel: Growing Up - Live & Unwrapped

Peter Gabriel: Growing Up - Live & Unwrapped

as

Himself

Africa Rising

2019

Africa Rising

as

Self - Musician (archive footage)

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

2020

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

as

Self

Kate Bush: The Sound Witch

2019

Kate Bush: The Sound Witch

as

Self (archive footage)

Peter Gabriel - Scratch My Back

Peter Gabriel - Scratch My Back

as

Lead Vocal

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1988

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

as

Self

US and Then

1993

US and Then

as

Himself

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

2020

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

as

Self

Genesis: From the Beginning

1986

Genesis: From the Beginning

as

Self (archive footage)

Taken by Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis

2011

Taken by Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis

as

Self

Prog Rock At The BBC

2009

Prog Rock At The BBC

as

Self

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People

2016

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People

as

Self

Resynator

2024

Resynator

as

Self

Genesis | Selling England By the Pound

1973

Genesis | Selling England By the Pound

as

Himself

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Illustrated

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Illustrated

as

Rael (Narrator) / John (Voice) / Slippermen (Voice) / Doktor Dyper (Voice)

Genesis - Genesis

1983

Genesis - Genesis

as

Himself

Genesis – Six Hours Live 1972-1980

2000

Genesis – Six Hours Live 1972-1980

as

self

Timeless Hits – Vol.2

2017

Timeless Hits – Vol.2

as

self

Timeless Hits – Vol.5

2017

Timeless Hits – Vol.5

as

self

Timeless Hits – Vol.7

2017

Timeless Hits – Vol.7

as

self

Timeless Hits – Vol.9

2017

Timeless Hits – Vol.9

as

self

The One Show

The One Show

as

Self - Guest

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

as

Self

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as

Self - Musical Guest

The Oscars

The Oscars

as

Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

as

Self - Musical Guest

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

as

Himself

Cachitos de hierro y cromo

Cachitos de hierro y cromo

as

Self (archive footage)

Wogan

Wogan

as

Self

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

as

Self

Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

as

Self

Click

Click

as

Self

Production

Crew

Dead Man Walking

1995

Dead Man Walking

as

John Carter

2012

John Carter

as

Inside The Wrong Trousers

1993

Inside The Wrong Trousers

as

Directing