David Byrne (born May 14, 1952) is a Scottish-American musician most associated with his role as a founding member and principal songwriter of Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and has worked with various media, including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction. He has received Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Known For
| Homepage | http://davidbyrne.com/ |
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| Birth Location | Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK |
| Born | 1952-05-14 |
Movies
Twyla Moves
as Self
2021
David Byrne's American Utopia
as Self
2020
2020
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
as David Byrne
2019
Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged
as Self - Voice
2019
Everything For All Reasons
as Self
2019
Triple-Chaser
as Narrator
2019
Hream
as David Byrne
2019
Museum Town
as Self
2019
The Making of True Stories
as Self
2018
David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018
as Self
2018
2016
2016
We're Gonna Die
as David Byrne
2015
Lennon or McCartney
as Self
2014
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
as Self (archive footage)
2013
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
as Self
2012
This Must Be the Place
as David Byrne
2011
Ride, Rise, Roar
as Self
2011
Beyond Ipanema
as Self
2009
Wandering Heart
as Self
2009
2009
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
as Self (archive footage)
2008
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
as Self
2008
Celia: The Queen
as Self
2008
2007
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
Fabricating Tom Zé
as Self
2006
2006
TV Party
as Self
2005
2004
Lubbock Lights
as Self
2003
2002
25 Years of Punk
as Self
2001
The Art of Amália
as Introduction (English version)
2000
Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th
as Self
1998
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
as Self - Host/Interviewer
1998
Lulu on the Bridge
as "Laughing Man" Escort
1998
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
as Self
1998
Dancing Barefoot
as Self
1995
10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged
as Self
1993
1990
Beleza Tropical
as Self
1990
1990
Decade
as Self
1989
Heavy Petting
as Self
1989
Checking Out
as Bartender
1989
1988
True Stories
as Narrator / Lip-Syncher
1986
Dead End Kids
as Minister
1986
Stop Making Sense
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
1984
Talking Heads vs. Television
as Self
1984
Talking Heads - Live in Rome
as Self - Vocals, guitar
1980
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
1980
The Blank Generation
as Self
1976
David Byrne - Live From Congress Hall
as David Byrne
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David Byrne & St. Vincent - Album De La Semaine
as David Byrne
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Talking Heads - South Bank Show
as David Byrne
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David Byrne - Sessions At West 54th
as David Byrne
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David Byrne - Live in Zagreb
as David Byrne
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Movies
John Mulaney: Baby J
Musician
2023
John Mulaney: Baby J
Original Music Composer
2023
2022
2020
David Byrne's American Utopia
Executive Producer
2020
2020
Contemporary Color
Producer
2016
2016
This Must Be the Place
Original Music Composer
2011
The Vanguard
Original Music Composer
2008
Îlé Aiyé
Director
2004
Young Adam
Original Music Composer
2003
After 68
Second Assistant Director
1994
David Byrne: Between The Teeth
Director
1993
1990
Umbabarauma
Producer
1989
Married to the Mob
Original Music Composer
1988
1988
Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant
Director
1988
The Last Emperor
Original Music Composer
1987
Something Wild
Main Title Theme Composer
1986
True Stories
Songs
1986
True Stories
Original Music Composer
1986
True Stories
Director
1986
True Stories
Writer
1986
Stop Making Sense
Sound Supervisor
1984
Stop Making Sense
Original Music Composer
1984
Talking Heads vs. Television
Creative Consultant
1984
Mea Culpa
Music
1981
America Is Waiting
Music
1981
