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David Byrne

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, May 14 1952
Birthplace: Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
David Byrne is 72 years old
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Poster of Eno
Eno
David Byrne was
72 in Eno
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 12 2024
Poster of Social! Distance Dance Club
Social! Distance Dance Club
David Byrne was
69 in Social! Distance Dance Club
Fri, May 14 2021
Poster of Twyla Moves
Twyla Moves
David Byrne was
68 in Twyla Moves
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 16 2021
Poster of David Byrne's American Utopia
David Byrne's American Utopia
David Byrne was
68 in David Byrne's American Utopia
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 10 2020
Poster of FeeLee. History of a Single Label
FeeLee. History of a Single Label
David Byrne was
68 in FeeLee. History of a Single Label
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 03 2020
Poster of John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
David Byrne was
67 in John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
as 'David Byrne'.
Tue, Dec 24 2019
Poster of Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged
Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged
David Byrne was
67 in Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged
as 'Self - Voice'.
Tue, Oct 22 2019
Poster of Everything For All Reasons
Everything For All Reasons
David Byrne was
67 in Everything For All Reasons
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 08 2019
Poster of Triple-Chaser
Triple-Chaser
David Byrne was
67 in Triple-Chaser
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, May 17 2019
Poster of Hream
Hream
David Byrne was
66 in Hream
as 'David Byrne'.
Mon, May 06 2019
Poster of Museum Town
Museum Town
David Byrne was
66 in Museum Town
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 2019
Poster of The Making of True Stories
The Making of True Stories
David Byrne was
66 in The Making of True Stories
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 27 2018
Poster of David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018
David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018
David Byrne was
66 in David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 05 2018
Poster of Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads
Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads
David Byrne was
64 in Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 03 2017
Poster of Contemporary Color
Contemporary Color
David Byrne was
63 in Contemporary Color
Thu, Apr 14 2016
Poster of Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
David Byrne was
63 in Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 06 2016
Poster of Temporary Color
Temporary Color
David Byrne was
63 in Temporary Color
Fri, Jan 22 2016
Poster of We're Gonna Die
We're Gonna Die
David Byrne was
63 in We're Gonna Die
as 'David Byrne'.
Thu, Aug 27 2015
Poster of Lennon or McCartney
Lennon or McCartney
David Byrne was
62 in Lennon or McCartney
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
David Byrne was
61 in Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 16 2013
Poster of Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
David Byrne was
59 in Paul Simon: Under African Skies
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 11 2012
Poster of La Casa del Ritmo: A Film About Los Amigos Invisibles
La Casa del Ritmo: A Film About Los Amigos Invisibles
David Byrne was
59 in La Casa del Ritmo: A Film About Los Amigos Invisibles
Wed, Apr 18 2012
Poster of Talking Heads - Chronology
Talking Heads - Chronology
David Byrne was
59 in Talking Heads - Chronology
Mon, Nov 21 2011
Poster of This Must Be the Place
This Must Be the Place
David Byrne was
59 in This Must Be the Place
as 'David Byrne'.
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Poster of Ride, Rise, Roar
Ride, Rise, Roar
David Byrne was
58 in Ride, Rise, Roar
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 21 2011
Poster of Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
David Byrne was
57 in Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
Sat, Oct 24 2009
Poster of Beyond Ipanema
Beyond Ipanema
David Byrne was
57 in Beyond Ipanema
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 11 2009
Poster of Wandering Heart
Wandering Heart
David Byrne was
57 in Wandering Heart
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 24 2009
Poster of Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
David Byrne was
56 in Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 24 2009
Poster of Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
David Byrne was
56 in Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of The Man Who Bottled Clouds
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
David Byrne was
56 in The Man Who Bottled Clouds
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 28 2008
Poster of New York Rock at the BBC
New York Rock at the BBC
David Byrne was
56 in New York Rock at the BBC
Tue, Jun 24 2008
Poster of Celia: The Queen
Celia: The Queen
David Byrne was
55 in Celia: The Queen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 26 2008
Poster of David Byrne - Live from Austin Texas
David Byrne - Live from Austin Texas
David Byrne was
55 in David Byrne - Live from Austin Texas
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 02 2007
Poster of NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
David Byrne was
55 in NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 09 2007
Poster of Fabricating Tom Zé
Fabricating Tom Zé
David Byrne was
54 in Fabricating Tom Zé
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 07 2006
Poster of By the Ways, a Journey with William Eggleston
By the Ways, a Journey with William Eggleston
David Byrne was
53 in By the Ways, a Journey with William Eggleston
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of TV Party
TV Party
David Byrne was
53 in TV Party
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 03 2005
Poster of The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
David Byrne was
52 in The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 15 2004
Poster of Dennis Cleveland
Dennis Cleveland
David Byrne was
51 in Dennis Cleveland
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of David Byrne: Live At Union Chapel
David Byrne: Live At Union Chapel
David Byrne was
51 in David Byrne: Live At Union Chapel
Tue, Nov 11 2003
Poster of Lubbock Lights
Lubbock Lights
David Byrne was
50 in Lubbock Lights
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 15 2003
Poster of Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
David Byrne was
50 in Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of 25 Years of Punk
25 Years of Punk
David Byrne was
48 in 25 Years of Punk
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 19 2001
Poster of The Art of Amália
The Art of Amália
David Byrne was
48 in The Art of Amália
as 'Introduction (English version)'.
Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th
Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th
David Byrne was
46 in Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 14 1998
Poster of Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
David Byrne was
46 in Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
as 'Self - Host/Interviewer'.
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Lulu on the Bridge
Lulu on the Bridge
David Byrne was
46 in Lulu on the Bridge
as '"Laughing Man" Escort'.
Sun, Sep 06 1998
Poster of Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
David Byrne was
45 in Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 29 1998
Poster of Dancing Barefoot
Dancing Barefoot
David Byrne was
42 in Dancing Barefoot
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged
10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged
David Byrne was
41 in 10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 01 1993
Poster of David Byrne: Between The Teeth
David Byrne: Between The Teeth
David Byrne was
40 in David Byrne: Between The Teeth
Sun, Jan 03 1993
Poster of Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
David Byrne was
38 in Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 01 1990
Poster of Summer of Love
Summer of Love
David Byrne was
37 in Summer of Love
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Beleza Tropical
Beleza Tropical
David Byrne was
37 in Beleza Tropical
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Decade
Decade
David Byrne was
37 in Decade
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 09 1989
Poster of Heavy Petting
Heavy Petting
David Byrne was
37 in Heavy Petting
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Checking Out
Checking Out
David Byrne was
36 in Checking Out
as 'Bartender'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant
Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant
David Byrne was
35 in Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 13 1988
Poster of True Stories
True Stories
David Byrne was
34 in True Stories
as 'Narrator / Lip-Syncher'.
Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
David Byrne was
34 in The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of Dead End Kids
Dead End Kids
David Byrne was
33 in Dead End Kids
as 'Minister'.
Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of Stop Making Sense
Stop Making Sense
David Byrne was
32 in Stop Making Sense
as 'Self - Vocals, Guitar'.
Fri, Nov 16 1984
Poster of Talking Heads vs. Television
Talking Heads vs. Television
David Byrne was
31 in Talking Heads vs. Television
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Talking Heads live at Montreux Jazz Festival
Talking Heads live at Montreux Jazz Festival
David Byrne was
29 in Talking Heads live at Montreux Jazz Festival
Tue, Jan 05 1982
Poster of Talking Heads: Once in a Lifetime
Talking Heads: Once in a Lifetime
David Byrne was
29 in Talking Heads: Once in a Lifetime
as 'David Byrne'.
Sat, Aug 01 1981
Poster of Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
David Byrne was
28 in Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
Sat, Jan 03 1981
Poster of Talking Heads - Live in Rome
Talking Heads - Live in Rome
David Byrne was
28 in Talking Heads - Live in Rome
as 'Self - Vocals, guitar'.
Thu, Dec 18 1980
Poster of Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
David Byrne was
28 in Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
as 'Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar'.
Tue, Nov 04 1980
Poster of The Blank Generation
The Blank Generation
David Byrne was
23 in The Blank Generation
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 22 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America
David Byrne was
68+ in BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 2020
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
David Byrne was
67+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self - Winner'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
David Byrne was
63+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
David Byrne was
62+ in StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
David Byrne was
61+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
David Byrne was
61+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
David Byrne was
50+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Sessions at West 54th
Sessions at West 54th
David Byrne was
45+ in Sessions at West 54th
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
David Byrne was
41+ in Space Ghost Coast to Coast
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
David Byrne was
37+ in The Simpsons
as 'David Byrne (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
David Byrne was
23+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits
David Byrne was
22+ in Austin City Limits
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
David Byrne was
10+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
David Byrne was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953