Gene Simmons
- Born
- August 25, 1949 (77 years old)
- Place of birth
- Haifa, Israel
Biography
Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; August 25, 1949) is an Israeli American rock bassist, singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and businessman. Known as "The Demon," he is the bassist/vocalist of Kiss, a hard rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s. Simmons was ranked number 12 in Roadrunner's list of 50 Best Frontmen in Metal History.
Known for
Filmography
- —KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77Film
- —KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UPFilm · Self
- —Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume IKiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume IFilm · Self
- —KISS: Happy Halloween 1998Film
- —Love Meets in the SunshineLove Meets in the SunshineFilm
- —JinglesJinglesSeries
- 2026Iron Maiden: Burning AmbitionFilm · Self★ 8.5
- 2025Året var 1976Film · Self (archive footage)
- 2025From Tokyo to YouFilm · Self - Archive Footage
- 2025Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost SingerFilm · Self
- 2023KISS: End of the RoadFilm
- 2023KISS Rok' N Rosemont!Film
- 2023KISS: End of the Road CincinnatiFilm
- 2023Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee KerslakeFilm · Self
- 2023Kiss - Hellfest 2023Film · Bass / Lead Vocals
- 2022In Search of Darkness: Part IIIFilm · Self★ 7.5
- 2022Kiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe EditionFilm · Self
- 2022In Search of TomorrowFilm · Self - Interviewee★ 6.8
- 2022KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul StanleyFilm · Self
- 2021Kiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super DeluxeFilm
- 2021Rock Camp: The MovieFilm · Self
- 2020KISS 2020 GoodbyeFilm · The Demon
- 2020Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary CelebrationFilm · Self
- 2019The RainbowFilm · Self
- 2019The RingmasterFilm · Self
- 2019Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'RollFilm · Self
- 2019Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll MagazineFilm · Self - KISS
- 2019Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019Film
- 2018Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' RollFilm · Self
- 2018Larger Than Life IIFilm · Bass, Vocals
- 2018Larger Than LifeFilm · Bass, Vocals
- 2018The Great SatanFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2017Armed ResponseFilm · Male Suspect★ 5.1
- 2017The Vinnie Vincent CollectionFilm
- 2017Cum On Feel The NoizeFilm · Self
- 2016Why Him?Film · Gene Simmons★ 6.4
- 2016The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins TaleFilm · Self
- 2016Kiss Rocks VegasFilm · Bass / Lead Vocals★ 8.1
- 2016We Are XFilm · Self★ 7.1
- 2016Molly: The Real ThingFilm · Self
- 2015The Ritchie Blackmore StoryFilm · Self
- 2015Rammstein in AmerikaFilm · Self★ 8.0
- 2015Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll MysteryFilm · Demon (voice)★ 7.9
- 2014ScorpionSeries · Gene Simmons★ 8.2
- 2014Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th AnniversaryKiss [2014] Charlotte 40th AnniversaryFilm
- 2014Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyFilm · Self
- 2014KISS Kruise IVFilm · Self
- 2014Welcome to SwedenSeries · Gene Simmons★ 6.1
- 2013Kiss: Japan MonsterFilm · Self
- 2013Sample ThisFilm · Self - Narrator (voice)★ 6.7
- 2013The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from EuropeFilm · Bass, Vocals
- 2013Kiss [2013] Monster in PragueKiss [2013] Monster in PragueFilm
- 2013Kiss [2013] Private AcusticKiss [2013] Private AcusticFilm
- 2013Kiss (2013) StockholmFilm
- 2013Kiss [2013] SydneyKiss [2013] SydneyFilm
- 2012KISS: Anhembi Arena, São PauloKISS: Anhembi Arena, São PauloFilm · Himself - Vocals, Bass
- 2012Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock CityKiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock CityFilm
- 2012Kiss - Live in NurburgringFilm · Vocals/Bass
- 2012Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live WebcastKiss [2012] New Orleans Live WebcastFilm
- 2010Expecting MaryFilm · Taylor
- 2010Rush: Beyond the Lighted StageFilm · Self★ 7.5
- 2010Kiss: Live at Rock Am RingFilm · Vocals, Bass
- 2009Extract: Mike Judge's Secret RecipeFilm · Self
- 2009KISS: Live in Buenos AiresFilm
- 2009ExtractFilm · Joe Adler★ 5.9
- 2009Glenn Martin, DDSSeries
- 2009The Fairly OddParents: Wishology!Film · Himself (voice)
- 2009I Get That a LotI Get That a LotSeries
- 2009KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIEFilm
- 2008Kiss Live at Budokan 1988Film · Bass, Vocals
- 2008Detroit Metal CityFilm · Jack Il Dark★ 6.5
- 2007Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)Film · Self
- 2007Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)Film · Self
- 2007Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume IIKiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume IIFilm · Self
- 2007Dave Navarro's SpreadDave Navarro's SpreadSeries
- 2006Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977)Film · Self
- 2006Ugly BettySeries · Gene Simmons★ 6.4
- 2006Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - InterviewsKiss: Satanik Kreatures - InterviewsFilm
- 2006Kiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music FestivalKiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music FestivalFilm
- 2006Kiss [2006] Rising SunFilm
![Kiss [2006] Rising Sun](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/fddkIlvpBHXx7pyY6Zr1QkVOKl5.jpg)
- 2006Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of SupermanFilm · Self★ 7.6
- 2006VH1 Rock HonorsVH1 Rock HonorsFilm · Self
- 2006Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006Film · Vocals, Bass
- 2006Kiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & PaulKiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & PaulFilm
- 2006The Henry Rollins ShowSeries
- 2006Kiss - Rock And Roll All NightFilm
- 2005Kiss: Rock the Nation LiveFilm · Self
- 2005The Tyra Banks ShowSeries★ 5.0
- 2005Rock SchoolSeries
- 2005Mind of MenciaSeries
- 2005KISS: UnauthorizedFilm · Bass, Vocal
- 2005Be CoolFilm · Gene Simmons★ 5.5
- 2005Ed's Nite InEd's Nite InSeries
- 2004KISS Loves YouFilm · Himself
- 2004The Best of KISS: 20th Century MastersFilm · Bass, Vocals
- 2004The Celebrity ApprenticeSeries★ 4.9
- 2004KISS - Love GunFilm · Bass Guitar,Singing
- 2004When KISS Ruled the WorldFilm · Himself
- 2003KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive!Film
- 2003Anderson Cooper 360°Series
- 2003Kiss: SymphonyFilm · vocals, bass
- 2003Kiss: The Lost ConcertFilm
- 2002KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002Film · Bass, Vocals
- 2002That '70s KISS ShowFilm · Himself
- 2002Wish You Were DeadFilm · Vinny
- 2002The New GuyFilm · Reverend★ 6.0
- 2002KISS: Live in Las VegasFilm
- 2002KISS : The Videos 1975-1998Film
- 2001A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' ChristmasFilm · Himself (voice)★ 8.1
- 2001KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close UpFilm · Himself
- 2001Kiss: Beyond the MakeupFilm
- 2001Satan’s Top FortyFilm · Self
- 2001Porn Star: The Legend of Ron JeremyFilm · Self (uncredited)★ 5.9
- 2001Satan’s Top 40Satan’s Top 40Film · Self
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries · Gene Simmons★ 7.6
- 2000At Any CostFilm · Dennis Berg
- 2000Kiss [2000] The Last KissFilm · Himself
![Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/zUG2JzT1YZ6g94ZRzJdTwV40tU4.jpg)
- 2000Kiss [2000] Arte TV SpecialKiss [2000] Arte TV SpecialFilm
- 1999Third WatchSeries · Donald Mann★ 7.9
- 1999Detroit Rock CityFilm · Kiss★ 6.8
- 1999Family GuySeries · Gene Simmons / Prisoner #3 (voice), Gene Simmons (voice)★ 7.4
- 1998Kiss: The Second ComingFilm · Self
- 1997Rock-A-Big BabyFilm · Gene Simmons
- 1997Kiss [1997] ToledoFilm
![Kiss [1997] Toledo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/a5iBBNTN2NW0erpkOOHz0rou7OE.jpg)
- 1997Kiss [1997] The Peter Criss ProjectKiss [1997] The Peter Criss ProjectFilm
- 1997King of the HillSeries · Jessie (voice)★ 7.4
- 1996MillenniumSeries · Hector Leachman★ 7.7
- 1996Kiss: UnpluggedFilm
- 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries★ 8.1
- 1996KISS: Reun1ting In LouisvilleFilm
- 1996Kiss [1996] IrvineKiss [1996] IrvineFilm
- 1995Kiss [1995] Alive 1995Film
![Kiss [1995] Alive 1995](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/pJYlUaZaMKRTw4w8S1O5UPSwLGg.jpg)
- 1994Kiss My Ass: The VideoFilm · Self
- 1994Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de ChileFilm
![Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/lf6oSWerE7KaQEbsxefHEQPZ2Lt.jpg)
- 1994Kiss: São Paulo, 1994Film
- 1993Kiss: KonfidentialFilm · Self
- 1992Kiss [1992] The Palace '92Film
![Kiss [1992] The Palace '92](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/cuSq9bI7TFtlu4jJlPdtN8vhvgz.jpg)
- 1992Kiss: X-Treme Close UpFilm · Self
- 1990Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990Film · Bass
![Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/wsvaayzXVlQKX55TZHOOiuunBQx.jpg)
- 1989Red SurfFilm · Doc★ 3.2
- 1989Truth About RockFilm
- 1989Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4Film · Self
- 1988The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal YearsFilm · Self★ 6.8
- 1988KISS: Crazy NightsFilm · Bass, Vocals
- 1988Kiss [1988] A Crazy Night With KissKiss [1988] A Crazy Night With KissFilm
- 1988Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988Film
- 1988Rock n Roll MeltdownFilm · Himself
- 1987Kiss [1987] A Night At The SpectrumFilm · Self
![Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/6mVe12BLdLWZaM8YYLQhLtf5Dl9.jpg)
- 1987Kiss ExposedFilm · Self
- 1987Wanted: Dead or AliveFilm · Malak Al Rahim★ 6.0
- 1986Trick or TreatFilm · Nuke★ 6.1
- 1986Never Too Young to DieFilm · Velvet Von Ragnar★ 4.7
- 1985KISS: Asylum Tour New YorkFilm · Self
- 1984RunawayFilm · Dr. Charles Luther★ 5.6
- 1984Kiss: Animalize Live UncensoredFilm · Bass
- 1984Miami ViceSeries · Newton Windsor Blade★ 7.5
- 1984Kiss [1984] Quebec '84Film
![Kiss [1984] Quebec '84](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/fChx3iVKJFBtRJ34fwOgM5FtrlD.jpg)
- 1983Kiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media CollectionKiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media CollectionFilm · Self
- 1983The HitchhikerSeries · Mr. Big★ 6.2
- 1983Kiss [1983] Essen 1983Film
![Kiss [1983] Essen 1983](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/7zFrRbYIBTBgQPQojnwCgi2Jqyy.jpg)
- 1983Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983Film · Self
![Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/nXu1KEHHPbDUJqvIS5lGfdp4saz.jpg)
- 1983Quem KISS TeveFilm · Self
- 1983Kiss [1983] Ao VivoFilm
- 1983Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too OldFilm
![Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/6OqV8LApSokCYLk4kF1Yur6kqem.jpg)
- 1982Kiss [1982] Videos From The ElderKiss [1982] Videos From The ElderFilm
- 1981Kiss: The Elder Media CollectionFilm
- 1980Kiss [1980] Sydney AustraliaFilm
![Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/w7mCfbmlEULSKF07QQOPH6Of5g2.jpg)
- 1980Kiss [1980] 1980 TV CompilationKiss [1980] 1980 TV CompilationFilm · Self
- 1979Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV CollectionKiss [1979] The 1979 TV CollectionFilm
- 1979Kiss [1979] The Return Of KissFilm
![Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/93GWICf7U9jVxbKSDnkZaYnF1Of.jpg)
- 1979Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979Film
![Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/qzRe0dKqzEO8P12d5PmwsuzOSyG.jpg)
- 1978Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978Film
- 1978Young Music ShowSeries
- 1978KISS Meets the Phantom of the ParkFilm · The Demon★ 5.2
- 1977Kiss [1977] The 2nd SummitKiss [1977] The 2nd SummitFilm
- 1977Kiss: Live at The SummitFilm
- 1977Kiss: Live in TokyoFilm
- 1977Kiss: Young Music ShowFilm
- 1977Kiss [1977] New YorkFilm
![Kiss [1977] New York](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/xF0HHxAuMUa6rcw9UvtRXA5ipmM.jpg)
- 1977Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall DetroitFilm
![Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/iSIvqdyUXERjsZ76B9BIi4qoADg.jpg)
- 1976KIiss [1976] TV Collection 1974-1976KIiss [1976] TV Collection 1974-1976Film
- 1976Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976Film
- 1976The Paul Lynde Halloween SpecialFilm
- 1976KISS: Destroys AnaheimFilm · Self
- 1976Kiss: Live at the Houston SummitFilm · Self
- 1976Kiss [1976] Dressed For CoboFilm
![Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/kPewRoRDAllMnoicqg5eZZdLfX.jpg)
- 1976Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25,Film · Bass
- 1976Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976Film
![Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/kU6sarFHXojXsmLYUiHdqlN6Csc.jpg)
- 1975Kiss [1975] Midnight SpecialFilm
![Kiss [1975] Midnight Special](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/9K8fmttgwRbRsHbp4bryvq1rONH.jpg)
- 1975Kiss - Winterland Or HellFilm
- 1975KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975Film · Self
- 1974Kiss [1974] Nothin' To LoseFilm
![Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/bqerjTkvWSyjdEBFD87JE5hBXsH.jpg)
- 1974Kiss [1974] Long BeachFilm
![Kiss [1974] Long Beach](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/5YdfQDFi6qBo7Jl3rYIptFJB8mr.jpg)
- 1973Kiss: Live At CoventryFilm
