Lou Reed
- Born
- March 2, 1942
- Died
- October 27, 2013 (71 years old)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known for
★ 5.8Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
2009
★ 5.3The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
★ 5.8Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
2010
★ 7.4Moonage Daydream
2022
★ 6.4Prozac Nation
2003
★ 6.5Blue in the Face
1995
★ 6.9Faraway, So Close!
1993
★ 6.8The Velvet Underground
2021
★ 5.9Rock & Rule
1983
★ 6.5Heart of a Dog
2015
★ 5.9Lulu on the Bridge
1998
★ 6.1Palermo Shooting
2008
Filmography
- —Final WeaponFilm · The Holder
- 2025Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky HorrorFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2022Moonage DaydreamFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 7.4
- 2022Andy Warhol's AmericaFilm
- 2022Andy Warhol's AmericaSeries
- 2021The Velvet UndergroundFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 6.8
- 2019WBCN and the American RevolutionFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2018Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY UndergroundFilm
- 2017Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of RockFilm · Self - Musician (archive footage)★ 6.8
- 2017Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson StoryFilm · Self
- 2016Andy Warhol, FluorescentFilm · (archive footage)
- 2016Taylor & Ultra: On the 60s, The Factory, and Being a Warhol SuperstarFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2016Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du papeStupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du papeFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2015Heart of a DogFilm · Doctor★ 6.5
- 2015A Day in the Life of Andy WarholFilm · self
- 2015Danny SaysFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 7.0
- 2015Occupy Wall Street: We Are The 99%Occupy Wall Street: We Are The 99%Film · Narrator
- 2014Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000Film · Himself
- 2013Lou Reed - RememberedFilm · Self (Archival footage)
- 2012David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy StardustFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 7.2
- 2012Anton Corbijn Inside OutFilm · Self
- 2011Lou Reed Live Performances 1972 & 1974Film
- 2010Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973: The Sacred TriangleFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2010Arthur 3: The War of the Two WorldsFilm · Maltazard (voice)★ 5.8
- 2010Homeland: The Story of the LarkFilm
- 2010Red ShirleyFilm
- 2010Beautiful DarlingFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 6.3
- 2010Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse RinpocheFilm · Self
- 2009The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ConcertsFilm · Self
- 2009Arthur and the Revenge of MaltazardFilm · Maltazard (voice)★ 5.8
- 200913 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen TestsFilm · Self
- 2009Lou Reed - Lowest Form of LifeFilm
- 2008A Not So Silent NightFilm · Self
- 2008Palermo ShootingFilm · Self★ 6.1
- 2008Lou Reed: Through the Years: New York 1983 - Spain 2004Film · Vocals / Guitar
- 2008New York Rock at the BBCFilm
- 2008Andy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver FactoryFilm
- 2007365 Day ProjectFilm · Self
- 2007Lou Reed's BerlinFilm · Self
- 2007Zeitkratzer And Lou Reed: Metal Machine MusicFilm · Electric Guitar
- 2007The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk MusicFilm · Self
- 2007Lou Reed: LiveFilm · Vocals / Guitar
- 2006Patti Smith at Anthology Film Archives Febr. 19, 1998Film · Self
- 2006The Harry Smith Project LiveFilm · Self
- 2006Velvet Underground's First Public AppearanceFilm · Self
- 2006Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild SideFilm
- 2006Velvet Underground: Under ReviewVelvet Underground: Under ReviewFilm
- 2005Vies et morts d'Andy WarholFilm
- 2005Lou Reed Live at Montreux 2000Film · Himself
- 2005Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild SideLou Reed: Walk on the Wild SideFilm · Himself
- 2004Lou Reed: Spanish Fly: Live in SpainFilm · Self
- 2003Prozac NationFilm · Lou Reed★ 6.4
- 2001Classic Albums: Lou Reed - TransformerFilm · Self★ 6.5
- 2001The Plastic People of the UniverseFilm · Self
- 2001Andy Warhol: The Complete PictureAndy Warhol: The Complete PictureFilm · Self
- 2001David Sanborn & Friends | The Super SessionFilm · Self
- 2000Wild Boys: The Story of Duran DuranFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 1998John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & MusicFilm · Self
- 1998Lulu on the BridgeFilm · Not Lou Reed★ 5.9
- 1998Lou Reed: Rock and Roll HeartFilm · Self
- 1997David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday CelebrationFilm · Self - Special Guest
- 1997David Bowie: An Earthling at 50Film · Self - Live on Stage with Bowie
- 1995An Introduction to HarmolodicsAn Introduction to HarmolodicsFilm
- 1995Blue in the FaceFilm · Man with Strange Glasses★ 6.5
- 1995Nico IconFilm
- 1994A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The WhoFilm · Self
- 1994September Songs: The Music of Kurt WeillFilm · Self
- 1993Curious: The Velvet Underground in EuropeFilm · Self
- 1993The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIIIFilm · guitar, vocals
- 1993Faraway, So Close!Film · Lou Reed★ 6.9
- 1993Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert CelebrationFilm · Self
- 1993Harley-Davidson: The American MotorcycleHarley-Davidson: The American MotorcycleFilm
- 1992Later... with Jools HollandSeries
- 1992Lou Reed - Magic & LossLou Reed - Magic & LossFilm · Himself
- 1992Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in JerseyFilm · Performer
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSeries★ 5.3
- 1990One World, One VoiceFilm · Self
- 1990Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy WarholFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 1990Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and IntersectionsFilm · Self★ 6.6
- 1990Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for DrellaFilm · Self
- 1989DecadeFilm · Self
- 1989The Secret Policeman’s Biggest BallFilm · Self
- 1989Warhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the SixtiesFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 1988Permanent RecordFilm · Himself★ 6.4
- 1988Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of SteelFilm · Self
- 1987The Secret Policeman’s Third BallFilm · Self
- 1986Bye Bye KiplingFilm · Self
- 1985The Making of Sun CityFilm · Self
- 1984Lou Reed: Live in BarcelonaFilm
- 1984Lou Reed Live at Capitol TheatreFilm · Self
- 1983A Night with Lou ReedFilm · Self - Vocals, Guitar
- 1983Get CrazyFilm · Auden★ 6.1
- 1983Rock & RuleFilm · Mok (singing voice)★ 5.9
- 1983The Making of Rock & RuleFilm · Self
- 1980One Trick PonyFilm · Steve Kunelian
- 1980Rock 'n' Roll Man - Lou Reed in concerto 1980Film
- 1977How the Ladies Pay (Lou Reed)Film · Self
- 1977Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977Film
- 1974Lou Reed - Ancienne Belgique 22-05-1974Film · Himself
- 1973Jimi HendrixFilm · Self★ 7.7
- 1972The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72Film
- 1970The Velvet Underground: LoadedFilm · Self
- 1970Gerard Malanga's Film NotebooksFilm · Self
- 1968Diaries, Notes, and SketchesFilm · Self★ 7.3
- 1967The Velvet Underground in BostonFilm · Himself
- 1967Exploding Plastic InevitableFilm · Himself
- 1966Venus in FursFilm · Himself
- 1966Screen Test [ST263]: Lou ReedFilm · Himself
![Screen Test [ST263]: Lou Reed](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/lWdzcTQXKsEYDCPOdmotNBJlKdw.jpg)
- 1966Moe Gets Tied UpFilm
- 1966The Velvet Underground Tarot CardsFilm · Himself
- 1966Andy Warhol + Roy LichtensteinFilm
- 1966The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of SoundFilm · Self
- 1966The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966Film
- 1966Screen Test [ST268]: Lou Reed (Apple)Film · Himself
![Screen Test [ST268]: Lou Reed (Apple)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/f9eRhnigYxiSynyA37EIFaFDwRy.jpg)
- 1966Screen Test [ST271]: Lou Reed (Hershey)Film · Himself
![Screen Test [ST271]: Lou Reed (Hershey)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/8LuNHz75JQSjlBZHcUaJ0V44Tmr.jpg)
- 1966The Velvet Underground RehearsesFilm · Self
- 1966Screen Test: Lou Reed (Coke)Screen Test: Lou Reed (Coke)Film · Himself
- 1966Salvador DalíFilm · Self
- 1966Screen Test [ST265]: Lou Reed (Eye)Film · Himself
![Screen Test [ST265]: Lou Reed (Eye)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/ubeaPCUOALgMmGgP4YzNOoRSjLm.jpg)
- 1966Screen Test [ST270]: Lou Reed (Hershey)Film · Himself
![Screen Test [ST270]: Lou Reed (Hershey)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/3Omh1xRvFpwDwCqcvl7dVKvTssN.jpg)
- 1966Screen Test [ST264]: Lou ReedFilm · Himself
![Screen Test [ST264]: Lou Reed](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/1XI3UD2rTCAXv8AzHJ7mTclagsF.jpg)
- 1965Andy Warhol Screen TestsFilm · Self
- 1965The Making of an Underground FilmThe Making of an Underground FilmFilm · Self
- 1964WhipsFilm · Self
