Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Acting

Birthday

1945/05/19 (79 years old)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Chiswick, London, England, UK

Also know as

The Who, Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend

Biography

Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever." Townshend is the primary songwriter...Read more

Acting
Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face
0.0

(2016) Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face

as Self

The Kids Are Alright
7.3

(1979) The Kids Are Alright

as Himself

Tommy
6.5

(1975) Tommy

as Himself

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
0.0

(2021) Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

as Self (archive footage)

The Who: At Kilburn 1977
7.8

(2008) The Who: At Kilburn 1977

as guitar

THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979
0.0

THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979

as Himself

Monterey Pop
7.3

(1968) Monterey Pop

as Self - The Who

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
4.8

(2004) Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

as Self

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
7.6

(2023) Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

as Self

The Who: Maximum R&B Live
0.0

(1994) The Who: Maximum R&B Live

as Himself

Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
7.1

(1999) Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

as Self

The Who: Live in Boston
0.0

(2004) The Who: Live in Boston

as Himself

Led Zeppelin Played Here
8.0

(2014) Led Zeppelin Played Here

as Self (archive footage)

The History of Rock 'n' Roll
10.0

(1995) The History of Rock 'n' Roll

as Self

The Who: Rock in Rio 2017
8.0

(2017) The Who: Rock in Rio 2017

as guitar

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
6.9

(2007) Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

as Self

Acoustic at the BBC
4.8

(2011) Acoustic at the BBC

as Self

Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
7.2

(1998) Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight

as Himself

Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out
8.5

(2021) Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out

as Himself

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
0.0

(2009) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

as Self

The Secret Policeman's Ball
6.3

(1979) The Secret Policeman's Ball

as Himself

0.0

(2008) Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

as ---

Woodstock
7.3

(2019) Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

as Self

Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
8.8

(2013) Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

as Himself

The Who : pile et faces – La double vie d'un groupe anglais de légende
8.0

(2022) The Who: One Band's Explosive Story

as Self - The Who Member

0.0

(2000) The Beatles Revolution

as Self

Carousella
3.5

(1966) Carousella

as himself

The Who: Live in Texas '75
0.0

(2012) The Who: Live in Texas '75

as Himself

The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
7.0

(2006) The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane

as Himself

The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
6.5

(2000) The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

as Self - Lead Guitar / Vocals

The Who: BBC Electric Proms
7.0

(2006) The Who: BBC Electric Proms

as Himself

White City
0.0

(1985) White City

as Pete Fountain

The Who - The Making of Tommy
9.0

(2013) The Who - The Making of Tommy

as Himself

The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
0.0

(2014) The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

as Himself

Night Flight: Born Again
0.0

(2016) Night Flight: Born Again

as Self

The Who Live at Glastonbury
8.0

(2007) The Who Live at Glastonbury

as Vocals, Guitar

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
0.0

(2006) The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

as Pete Townshend

The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
8.0

(1999) The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

as Self

0.0

(2015) The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967

as ---

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
0.0

(1994) A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who

as Self

The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006
0.0

(2006) The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006

as ---

The Who:  Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
8.3

(2009) The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

as Himselft

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
6.0

(1982) The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

as Self

8.0

(2004) One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert

as Pete Townshend

Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
0.0

(2007) Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi

as Himself

Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
0.0

(1999) Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999

as self

Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary
0.0

(1985) Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary

as self

Brian Wilson: On Tour
0.0

(2003) Brian Wilson: On Tour

as Self

Les Chemins perdus
0.0

(1967) The Lost Paths

as Himself

Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996
0.0

(1996) Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996

as guitar, vocals

The Who Hits 50! Live
0.0

(2022) The Who Hits 50! Live

as ---

Classic Quadrophenia
7.0

(2015) Classic Quadrophenia

as Self

The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982
7.8

(1982) The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982

as Self

Lambert & Stamp
7.2

(2014) Lambert & Stamp

as Himself

Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
0.0

(2002) Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse

as ---

Jimi Hendrix
7.7

(1973) Jimi Hendrix

as Self

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
0.0

(2014) Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

as Self

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
10.0

(2002) Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances

as ---

Woodstock: Untold Stories
0.0

(2009) Woodstock: Untold Stories

as ---

The Who at Live Aid
0.0

The Who at Live Aid

as ---

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
0.0

(2005) The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

as Self (archive footage)

Video EP: Pete Townshend
0.0

(1982) Video EP: Pete Townshend

as ---

The Who: Live in Hyde Park
7.8

(2015) The Who: Live in Hyde Park

as Himself - guitarist, vocals

Lennon or McCartney
5.3

(2014) Lennon or McCartney

as Self

0.0

(2006) The Who: Live at Lyon

as Himself (Guitars, Vocals)

The Who – With Orchestra Live At Wembley
6.0

The Who – With Orchestra Live At Wembley

as ---

Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia
0.0

(2004) Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia

as Self

0.0

(1969) Heads

as Self

The Who: Live from Toronto
0.0

(1984) The Who: Live from Toronto

as ---

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
6.5

(2014) Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

as Self

Mayor of the Sunset Strip
6.9

(2003) Mayor of the Sunset Strip

as Self

The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
7.8

(2008) The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969

as Himself - guitars, vocals

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
0.0

(2006) The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

as Self

Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends
0.0

(2009) Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends

as Self

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
6.0

(2006) An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

as Himself

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
9.0

(2017) The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival

as Self

Being Mick
0.0

(2001) Being Mick

as Self

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
7.5

(1996) The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

as Self - Guitar

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
0.0

(1981) Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

as Self

Seize millions de jeunes: Mods
0.0

(1965) Seize millions de jeunes: Mods

as Interviewee

The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
6.4

(2017) The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall

as Himself – guitars, vocals

Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
8.0

(2015) Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music

as Self

Live Aid
7.9

(1985) Live Aid

as Self - The Who

4.0

(1983) The Who Rocks America 1982

as Himself

Bad Reputation
6.8

(2018) Bad Reputation

as Self

The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970
0.0

(1970) The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

as Himself

0.0

The Who - Live at the Silverdome

as Himself

The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London
5.9

(2014) The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London

as ---

The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015
9.0

(2015) The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015

as Himself, Guitar

Sound of the City: London 1964-73
7.0

(1973) Sound of the City: London 1964-73

as Self

Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong
7.0

(2008) Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong

as Himself

Woodstock
7.5

(1970) Woodstock

as Self - The Who

The Night That Changed Rock
0.0

(2019) The Night That Changed Rock

as ---

The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD
0.0

(2007) The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD

as Himself

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
0.0

(2005) Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

as Self

Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
0.0

(1993) Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict

as Himself

The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006
0.0

The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006

as ---

The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006
0.0

The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006

as ---

The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006

as ---

The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006

as ---

The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007
0.0

(2007) The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007

as ---

The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006

as ---

The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007
0.0

(2007) The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007

as ---

The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006

as ---

The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006

as ---

The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007
0.0

(2007) The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007

as ---

The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007
0.0

(2007) The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007

as ---

The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006

as ---

The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007
0.0

(2007) The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007

as ---

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
6.7

(2012) 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

as Self

0.0

(2005) The World's Greatest Gigs

as ---

The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006

as ---

The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006

as ---

The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006

as ---

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
0.0

(2008) VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

as Self

The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006

as ---

The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006

as ---

The Who: Metz 7/18/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Metz 7/18/2006

as ---

The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006

as ---

The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006

as ---

The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006

as ---

The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006

as ---

The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006

as ---

The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006

as ---

The Who:  Purple Hearts and Power Chords
0.0

(2011) The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords

as ---

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
8.0

(1989) The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

as Self - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
7.0

(2005) The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

as Self - Guitar, Vocals

Live Aid
9.1

(2004) Live Aid

as ---

Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
9.0

(2020) Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac

as Self

The Who: The Night That Changed Rock
0.0

(2019) The Who: The Night That Changed Rock

as Self

The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006

as ---

The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006

as ---

The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006

as ---

The Who: Boston 9/16/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Boston 9/16/2006

as ---

The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006

as ---

The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006
0.0

(2006) The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006

as ---

The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb
6.7

(1993) The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb

as Voice

The Sparks Brothers
7.4

(2021) The Sparks Brothers

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
8.0

(2015) It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

as ---

Jimi Plays Monterey
7.3

(1987) Jimi Plays Monterey

as Self (archive footage)

The Simpsons
8.0

(1989) The Simpsons

as Pete Townshend (voice)

Top of the Pops
6.6

(1964) Top of the Pops

as Self

The Secret Policeman's Ball
5.0

(1976) The Secret Policeman's Ball

as Self

VH1 Rock Honors
7.0

(2006) VH1 Rock Honors

as ---

7.5

(1999) Where Are They Now?

as Self

The Kennedy Center Honors
7.3

(1978) The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
6.0

(1975) Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self - The Who

Omnibus
7.4

(1967) Omnibus

as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

(2014) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Rockpalast
10.0

(1974) Rockpalast

as ---

0.0

(1987) Na siehste!

as Self

Behind the Music
7.0

(1997) Behind the Music

as Self

Classic Albums
7.7

(1997) Classic Albums

as Self

Great Performances
5.4

(1971) Great Performances

as Self

MTV Rockumentary
7.0

(1989) MTV Rockumentary

as ---