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David Byrne

Bio: David Byrne (/bɜːrn/; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member, principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads
Born: Wed, May 14 1952
Birthplace: Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
David Byrne is 72 years old
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Poster of SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
David Byrne was 72 in SNL50: The Homecoming Concert as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 2025
Poster of Eno
Eno
David Byrne was 72 in Eno as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2024
Poster of Homo Brasilis: Tom Zé
Homo Brasilis: Tom Zé
David Byrne was 70 in Homo Brasilis: Tom Zé as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of Social! Distance Dance Club
Social! Distance Dance Club
David Byrne was 69 in Social! Distance Dance Club
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 2021
Poster of Twyla Moves
Twyla Moves
David Byrne was 68 in Twyla Moves as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 2019
Poster of Triple-Chaser
Triple-Chaser
David Byrne was 67 in Triple-Chaser as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 2019
Poster of Hream
Hream
David Byrne was 66 in Hream as 'David Byrne'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 06 2019
Poster of Museum Town
Museum Town
David Byrne was 66 in Museum Town as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2017
Poster of Contemporary Color
Contemporary Color
David Byrne was 63 in Contemporary Color
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 2016
Poster of Temporary Color
Temporary Color
David Byrne was 63 in Temporary Color
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 27 2015
Poster of Lennon or McCartney
Lennon or McCartney
David Byrne was 62 in Lennon or McCartney as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 2012
Poster of Talking Heads - Chronology
Talking Heads - Chronology
David Byrne was 59 in Talking Heads - Chronology
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 2011
Poster of Ride, Rise, Roar
Ride, Rise, Roar
David Byrne was 58 in Ride, Rise, Roar as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2011
Poster of Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
David Byrne was 57 in Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 2009
Poster of Beyond Ipanema
Beyond Ipanema
David Byrne was 57 in Beyond Ipanema as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 2009
Poster of Wandering Heart
Wandering Heart
David Byrne was 57 in Wandering Heart as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 2008
Poster of Celia: The Queen
Celia: The Queen
David Byrne was 55 in Celia: The Queen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 2007
Poster of Fabricating Tom Zé
Fabricating Tom Zé
David Byrne was 54 in Fabricating Tom Zé as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of TV Party
TV Party
David Byrne was 53 in TV Party as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 2004
Poster of Dennis Cleveland
Dennis Cleveland
David Byrne was 51 in Dennis Cleveland
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 2003
Poster of Lubbock Lights
Lubbock Lights
David Byrne was 50 in Lubbock Lights as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1998
Poster of Dancing Barefoot
Dancing Barefoot
David Byrne was 42 in Dancing Barefoot as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1990
Poster of Summer of Love
Summer of Love
David Byrne was 37 in Summer of Love as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Beleza Tropical
Beleza Tropical
David Byrne was 37 in Beleza Tropical as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Decade
Decade
David Byrne was 37 in Decade as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1989
Poster of Heavy Petting
Heavy Petting
David Byrne was 37 in Heavy Petting as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Checking Out
Checking Out
David Byrne was 36 in Checking Out as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1988
Poster of True Stories
True Stories
David Byrne was 34 in True Stories as 'Narrator / Lip-Syncher'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of Dead End Kids
Dead End Kids
David Byrne was 33 in Dead End Kids as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of Stop Making Sense
Stop Making Sense
David Byrne was 32 in Stop Making Sense as 'Self - Vocals, Guitar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1984
Poster of Talking Heads: The Name of this Programme is Once In A Lifetime
Talking Heads: The Name of this Programme is Once In A Lifetime
David Byrne was 31 in Talking Heads: The Name of this Programme is Once In A Lifetime as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 1982
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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 1980
Poster of The Blank Generation
The Blank Generation
David Byrne was 23 in The Blank Generation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1976

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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, '.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
David Byrne was 37+ in The Simpsons as 'David Byrne (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
David Byrne was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953