Acting
Lou Reed
Acting · Born 1942-03-02 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the rock band the Velvet Underground, with a solo career that spanned five decades.
Credits · 93
FilmStrange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
2025 · Self (archive footage)
FilmMoonage Daydream
2022 · Self (archive footage)
FilmAndy Warhol's America
2022
Andy Warhol's America
2022
FilmThe Velvet Underground
2021 · Self (archive footage)
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
2021 · Self (archive footage)
FilmOh Boy! What's Wrong With You?!
2021 · Story
FilmWBCN and the American Revolution
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Popular Voices at the BBC
2017 · Self (archive footage)
FilmShot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
2017 · Self - Musician (archive footage)
FilmBeside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story
2017 · Self
FilmAndy Warhol, Fluorescent
2016 · (archive footage)
FilmHeart of a Dog
2015 · Doctor
FilmA Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
2015 · self
FilmDanny Says
2015 · Self (archive footage)
Occupy Wall Street: We Are The 99%
FilmOccupy Wall Street: We Are The 99%
2015 · Narrator
FilmLou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000
2014 · Himself
FilmLou Reed - Remembered
2013 · Self (Archival footage)
FilmDavid Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust
2012 · Self (archive footage)
FilmAnton Corbijn Inside Out
2012 · Self
FilmBowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973: The Sacred Triangle
2010 · Self (archive footage)
FilmArthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
2010 · Maltazard (voice)
FilmBeautiful Darling
2010 · Self (archive footage)
FilmBrilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
2010 · Self
FilmThe 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009 · Self
FilmArthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
2009 · Maltazard (voice)
FilmLou Reed - Lowest Form of Life
2009
FilmPalermo Shooting
2008 · Self
FilmLou Reed: Through the Years: New York 1983 - Spain 2004
2008 · Vocals / Guitar
FilmNew York Rock at the BBC
2008
FilmAndy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver Factory
2008
Film365 Day Project
2007 · Self
FilmLou Reed's Berlin
2007 · Self
Seven Ages of Rock
2007 · Self
FilmNanking
2007 · Thanks
Velvet Underground: Under Review
FilmVelvet Underground: Under Review
2006
FilmLou Reed Live at Montreux 2000
2005 · Himself
Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side
FilmLou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side
2005 · Himself
The Blues
2003 · Self
FilmProzac Nation
2003 · Lou Reed
FilmClassic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer
2001 · Self
FilmThe Plastic People of the Universe
2001 · Self
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
FilmAndy Warhol: The Complete Picture
2001 · Self
FilmWild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran
2000 · Self (archive footage)
FilmLulu on the Bridge
1998 · Not Lou Reed
FilmLou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
1998 · Self
Classic Albums
1997 · Self
FilmDavid Bowie: An Earthling at 50
1997 · Self - Live on Stage with Bowie
FilmBlue in the Face
1995 · Man with Strange Glasses
FilmNico Icon
1995
Lo + plus
1995 · Self
FilmSeptember Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
1994 · Self
FilmThe Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
1993 · guitar, vocals
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
FilmFaraway, So Close!
1993 · Lou Reed
Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
FilmBob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993 · Self
Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle
FilmHarley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle
1993
FilmLou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey
1992 · Performer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
FilmSuperstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990 · Self (archive footage)
FilmScenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections
1990 · Self
FilmLou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
1990 · Self
FilmDecade
1989 · Self
FilmThe Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989 · Self
FilmWarhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the Sixties
1989 · Self (archive footage)
FilmCoverup: Behind the Iran Contra Affair
1988 · Music
FilmPermanent Record
1988 · Himself
FilmSuperman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
1988 · Self
FilmThe Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987 · Self
FilmThe Making of Sun City
1985 · Self
FilmA Night with Lou Reed
1983 · Self - Vocals, Guitar
FilmGet Crazy
1983 · Auden
FilmRock & Rule
1983 · Mok (singing voice)
FilmThe Making of Rock & Rule
1983 · Self
Late Night with David Letterman
1982 · Self - Musical Guest
FilmOne Trick Pony
1980 · Steve Kunelian
FilmRock 'n' Roll Man - Lou Reed in concerto 1980
1980
FilmLeonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977
1977
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
FilmLou Reed - Ancienne Belgique 22-05-1974
1974 · Himself
FilmJimi Hendrix
1973 · Self
FilmDiaries, Notes, and Sketches
1968 · Self
FilmExploding Plastic Inevitable
1967 · Himself
FilmVenus in Furs
1966 · Himself
FilmChelsea Girls
1966 · Original Music Composer
FilmMoe Gets Tied Up
1966
FilmThe Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
1966 · Self
FilmThe Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966
1966
Screen Test: Lou Reed (Coke)
FilmScreen Test: Lou Reed (Coke)
1966 · Himself
FilmSalvador Dalí
1966 · Self
FilmAndy Warhol Screen Tests
1965 · Self
The Making of an Underground Film
FilmThe Making of an Underground Film
1965 · Self