Damon Albarn
Birthday: Born in 1968-03-23 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK
Deathday: Alive
Damon Albarn, OBE (born 23 March 1968) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is best known as the lead singer of the British rock band blur as well as co-founder, vocalist, instrumentalist and principal songwriter of the virtual band Gorillaz.
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Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Character: Self
Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band....
TFI Friday
Character: Self [blur]
TFI Friday was an entertainment show broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2000. The show was produced by Ginger Productions, written by Danny Baker and hosted by Chris Evans, for the first 5 series. The final series was hosted by a number of guest presenters. It was broadcast on Fridays at 6pm from 9 February 1996 to 22 December 2000, with a repeat later that night. The title officially stood for "Thank Four It's Friday", but was widely understood to mean "Thank Fuck It's Fr...
This Is Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed....
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self - Musical Guest
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York....
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York....
Dynamo: Magician Impossible
Character: Self
Tipped as the most exciting British magician to emerge in decades, Dynamo: Magician Impossible is the story of an ordinary boy from Bradford living an extraordinary life. The series sees the 28-year-old travelling the globe as the unassuming anti-hero who just happens to astound everyone he meets, whether it's an international footballer or Hollywood actor. Throughout the series, Dynamo: Magician Impossible will take viewers on his magical journey before stunning them with incredible, headline-g...
Seven Ages of Rock
Character: Self
A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres....
Taff
Character: self
Taff is a tabloid news magazine airing on the German television network, ProSieben....
Top of the Pops
Character: Self - Host
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show....
Movie Credits
Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
The set features songs from the Song Machine project, along with some revered classics from the group’s back catalogue. The full Gorillaz live band, plus a choice selection of featured artists, showcasing their first live performance since 2018. This special presentation also features a pre-show programme and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage....
Face
Character: Jason
Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain. Teaming up with a gang of other has-beenish crims, he commits one bank job too many. The gang dissolves in a murderous flurry of recriminations....
Gorillaz | Phase Two: Slowboat to Hades
Character: Self
These award-winning videos and hi-tech performances to their inventive animated shorts, acceptance speeches and more can be accessed through the interactive menu, a brand new 3D DVD reconstruction of Gorillaz' online hangout Kong Studios. Viewers can wander through this decaying palace of sin and watch the breathtaking live performances in the cinema, visit the band's bedrooms, tour the corridors and find games, original animatics, cameos from some of the Demon Days guests and off-color jokes ga...
Britpop at the BBC
Character: Self [blur]
Raiding the BBC archives for a rich treasure trove of the joy and the time that was Britpop. It features Elastica, Sleeper, Suede, Menswear, Blur v Oasis, plus many others....
blur | No Distance Left to Run
Character: Self
A documentary film about the British rock band Blur. Following the band during their 2009 reunion and tour, the film also includes unseen archive footage and interviews....
Damon Albarn | ARTE Concert Festival
Character: Self
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Gorillaz: Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House
Character: Self - Vocals [Gorillaz]
Demon Days: Live at the Manchester Opera House is a Grammy Award nominated live DVD by Gorillaz, It compiles live performances by the band from the 1st through the 5th of November 2005 at the Manchester Opera House that recreated the Demon Days Studio album....
Live Forever
Character: Self
In the mid-1990s, spurred on by both the sudden world-domination of bands such as Oasis and Prime Minister Tony Blair's "Cool Brittania" campaign, British culture experienced a brief and powerful boost that made it appear as if Anglophilia was everywhere--at least if you believed the press. Pop music was the beating heart of this idea, and suddenly, "Britpop" was a movement. Oasis, their would-be rivals Blur, Pulp, The Verve, and many more bands rode this wave to international chart success. But...
Help! War Child
Character: Self
The story of the 1995 charity compilation album, "Help!", released to raise funds for the War Child charity....
Bananaz
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
A documentary on the cryptic cartoon band, Gorillaz. From 2000-2006 director Ceri Levy filmed the creators behind the scenes, revealing the first drawings, animations and music, and following the evolution of the group through to the album Demon Days....
Blur: The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong
Character: Self
'The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong’ is a 30-minute film about the making of blur’s new album, featuring exclusive interviews and personal studio footage shot by the band....
blur | Live 13 & Bonus Footage
Character: Self
B.L.U.R.E.M.I., No Distance Left to Run, Tender, Battle, Beetlebum, Bugman, Trimm Trabb, Mellow Song & Song 2 (Live 13 at London Depot, 10 March 1999). Plus, Seymour - Dizzy, There's No Other Way BBC Live Version (1st TV Performance), To the End (La Comedie) with Francoise Hardy, It Could Be You, Music Is My Radar, Out of Time, Crazy Beat & Good Song (Promo Videos)....
blur | In Concert BBC Radio 2
Character: Self [blur]
A special Radio 2 In Concert performance from blur, recorded in the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a small audience. The set features a selection of classic blur tracks as well as new material....
blur: Parklive
Character: Self
Britpop stalwarts blur captured live in performance in the summer of 2012. The gig, held in Hyde Park on August the 12th, was a companion concert to the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. The songs performed by the band include 'Coffee and TV', 'Country House', 'Parklife' and 'No Distance Left to Run'....
Damon Albarn | A Modern British Tale
Character: Self
Walk down memory lane with pop icon Damon Albarn, whose career spanned 30 years of British history as the singer of mythic groups Gorillaz and Blur. He has gone from being Blur’s charismatic frontman to the brains behind Gorillaz, the producer of African artists, and the composer of post-modern opera. With sales of around 35 million records, and 24 albums with six different line-ups, the global success of this man ahead of his time is undeniable. In the UK, he is perhaps more than just a star; h...
Anna and the Moods
Character: Anna's Father (voice)
There once was a girl named Anna Young. One day, her family is waiting for their perfect daughter to arrive at the breakfast table and kiss them good morning as always. But this morning Anna wakes up with a horrible illness. She looks like a sad version of Marilyn Manson and is terribly moody. Not realizing what is “wrong” with their daughter, Anna’s parents decide to take her to Dr. Artmanns’ clinic for kids with behavioural problems. In his analysis of Anna, Dr. Artmann uses a huge labyrinth ...
Screaming Masterpiece
Character: Self
A documentary about the bustling Icelandic musical scene. This documentary covers some of Iceland's most talented and well-known musicians....
Gorillaz | Humanz Live in Cologne
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
On June 20, 2017, Gorillaz debuted an immersive 360-degree video experience in Cologne that fans all over the world were able to participate in. The show is a part of an album showcase series that includes similar performances in Budapest, Warsaw, and Katowice....
Gorillaz | Live in Buenos Aires (Quilmes Rock 2022, Tecnópolis)
Character: Self
Gorillaz, lead by Damon Albarn, live in Buenos Aires for their second time, with the Latin American singer Trueno as an special guest...
Gorillaz | Live Rock Am Ring
Character: Self
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Game Of Death
Character: 2-D (voice)
The short is a parody of the Bruce Lee film of the same name...
Gorillaz | Flow Festival 2022
Character: Self
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We Are Many
Character: Self
The story of the biggest demonstration in human history, which took place on 15th February 2003, against the impending war on Iraq....
B-Roads
Character: Self
Follows the band Blur during the The Great Escape era....
808
Character: Self
The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it as a dynamic modern instrument, to how it defined hip hop and modern dance culture, through to its continued use today....
The Eel
Character: 2-D (voice)
2D puts an Eel in the sink...
Jump the Gut
Character: 2-D (voice)
2D tries to jump over Russel on a bike....
Hey! Our Toys Have Arrived!
Character: 2-D (voice)
The Gorillaz unbox toys of themselves....
On The Island
Character: 2-D (voice)
Murdoc gets pooped on by a bird...
Fancy Dress
Character: 2-D (voice)
The members of Gorillaz do a photo shoot with costumes....
The Specials – A Message to You
Character: Self
The Specials don’t just write memorable songs - they soundtrack moments in history. This film explores how the band’s music was influenced by social, economic, and political events and how they have continued to shape contemporary music and popular culture internationally, with their message of unity and harmony in the face of ongoing political and social challenges....
blur at the BBC
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Over the years, Damon, Graham, Alex and Dave have helped to change the face of British music, constantly evolving and leaving musical rivals in their wake. This collection of blur’s greatest performances on the BBC delivers all the hits and more, capturing the band’s crowd-pleasing side through fan favourites like Country House, Parklife, and Girls and Boys, as well as their more sensitive and soulful side with tracks including Coffee + TV, Beetlebum, Tender and Out of Time....
Blur: To the End
Character: Self
blur: To The End follows the unique relationship of four friends - and band mates of three decades - Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree as they come together to record new songs ahead of their sold-out, first ever shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2023....
blur: Live at Wembley Stadium
Character: Self
blur played two massive headline shows at Wembley Stadium in London last summer. These historic and emotional dates will be captured in a forthcoming concert film called Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium....
The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
Character: Self (archive footage)
In August 1995 Blur and Oasis were engaged in a head-to-head chart battle which divided music fans and led to a wider argument about British pop music. John Harris, journalist and author of The Last Party - the definitive study of the entwinement of music and politics in the 1990s - presents a documentary charting the rise of Britpop, its brief romance with New Labour and the emergence of 'new lad' culture. Finally, as Britpop declines, he asks what legacy it has left. Including contributions ...
Gorillaz | Phase One: Celebrity Take Down
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
Celebrity Takedown is a compilation DVD by Gorillaz, released in November 2002. The DVD compiles the videos and animatics related to the release of the band's first album, Gorillaz, as well as the related singles....
The Discreet Françoise Hardy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Sensitive lookback on Françoise Hardy's career and life....
Starshaped
Character: Self
Three years of candid camera on the road with Blur, from Reading 1991 through the dark ages of the EEC in 1992 and then on to Modern Life. This 126 minute tour film features live footage including scenes from Glastonbury ’92, the Heineken Music Festival ’94 in Nottingham, and festivals in Germany, Denmark and Sweden. It is a fascinating rockumentary about the early days of one of the most influential bands of the 1990s....
blur at the Zénith, Paris
Character: Self
Blur peform live at Le Zénith in Paris, 2015....
Along for the Ride
Character: Self
A documentary chronicling the filmmaking career of Dennis Hopper....
Gorillaz at Zénith 2017
Character: Self
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Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
Character: Self
A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker....
Oasis vs. Blur | Duel at the Peak of Britpop
Character: Self [blur] (archive footage)
During the 90s, Britpop dominated the airwaves and an epic pop rivalry sparked into life when Blur’s single ‘Country House’ went up against Oasis’s ‘Roll With It’ in the charts....
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date....
blur | The Best Of
Character: Self
Blur: The Best Of is a greatest hits compilation album by English Britpop band Blur, first released in late 2000 and is the final Blur album by Food Records. It was released on CD, cassette tape, MiniDisc, double 12" vinyl record, DVD and VHS. The CD album includes 17 of Blur's 23 singles from 1990 to 2000, plus non-single, "This Is a Low". A special edition of the CD version included a live CD. The DVD/VHS version contains the videos of Blur's first 22 singles. The album, which has had enduring...
blur | Live at Hyde Park
Character: Self [blur]
Hyde Park Concert Film, July 2009. Blur: Live At Hyde Park is the definitive live Blur concert film. Directed by Giorgio Testi, the film was shot on the 2nd of July 2009 in front of a crowd of 55,000 fans in London's Hyde Park. The gigs were the climax of their hugely successful 2009 comeback tour and saw the band play a 25-song, career spanning set to a rapturous reception from fans. Shot using 18 cameras and featuring stunning HD cinematography, the film lovingly documents Blur's incredible H...
Gorillaz | Live at Roundhouse in London
Character: Self
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blur | Showtime: Live at Alexandra Palace
Character: Self
Showtime is a video recording by British rock band Blur, released in February 1995. Directed and edited by Matthew Longfellow and produced by Ceri Levy, the film is a recording of the band's gig at Alexandra Palace, London, England on 7 October 1994....
blur | New World Towers
Character: Self
Charts the iconic British band’s sprawling journey over the last few years – from an unexpected break in Hong Kong which sowed the seeds for their first album as a four piece in 16 years, to a glorious home coming show in London and, finally, an emotional reunion with their Hong Kong audience....
Charts of Darkness
Character: Self
A mockumentary about Gorillaz, the animated love child of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. Set against the context of massive media interest and a growing global following, it follows Channel 4 news reporter Krishnan Guru-Murthy exploring both the real and surreal worlds of the band - the 'lives' of the animated characters, as well as that of their creators, as he attempts to track down Albarn and Hewlett after they were allegedly placed in an insane asylum....
blur | The South Bank Show
Character: Self
An overview of the British pop-rock band Blur, their career, creative process and motivation....
Gorillaz | Demon Dayz Festival
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
Demon Dayz Festival is a live Gorillaz performance that was held on June 10th, 2017 and was sponsored by Red Bull. The event was announced on March 6th, 2017 and was held at the Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent, England. The lineup for the Demon Dayz Festival included many of the collaborators on Humanz, such as Little Simz, Vince Staples, Kali Uchis, De La Soul, Savages’ Jehnny Beth, Danny Brown, as well as collaborators from previous albums....
The Making of Plastic Beach
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
A documentary about the production, recording and development of Gorillaz' third studio album, Plastic Beach....
blur | Live at Glastonbury '98
Character: Self
Rain again turned parts of the site into a brown quagmire, but resilient campers still enjoyed the evergreen mix of entertainment and all night fun. Over 1,000 different performances on 17 stages included a new marquee for up and coming bands. The enlarged Dance Tent was as packed as ever. Theatre highlights included thepunk opera “Kiss my Axe”. Mud surfing proved popular. There were better loos and a proper on-site bank. American singer Tony Bennett rose above the mud in immaculate white suit a...
Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE
Character: Self [Gorillaz]
Gorillaz live stream event, SONG MACHINE LIVE!...
Gorillaz | Sziget Festival 2018 (ARTE Concert)
Character: Self
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Africa Express Presents: EGOLI
Character: Self
Chronicling the creative process, intimate collaborations and the fascinating characters behind Africa Express' EGOLI album, recorded in one week in Johannesburg South Africa in 2018 with BCUC, BLK JKS, Blue May, Damon Albarn, DJ Spoko, Dominowe, Faka, Georgia, Ghetts, Gruff Rhys, Infamous Boiz, Mr Jukes, The Mahotella Queens, Moonchild Sanelly, Morena Leraba, Muzi, Nick Zinner, Nonku Phiri, Otim Alpha, Phuzekhemisi, Poté, Remi Kabaka Jr, Sibot and Zolani Mahola....
Glastonbury Festival Presents Live at Worthy Farm
Character: Self
Filmed across the Festival’s Worthy Farm site at landmarks including the Pyramid Field and the Stone Circle, the event will see a range of artists giving their time to perform in support of the Festival, including Coldplay, Damon Albarn, HAIM, IDLES, Jorja Smith, Kano, Michael Kiwanuka, Wolf Alice, plus DJ Honey Dijon, who will all perform as part of an uninterrupted film production. There will also be a number of unannounced surprise performances....
The Magic Voices of Pop
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What is the vocal alchemy that propels pop singers to the pinnacle of success, decade after decade? Can we identify common characteristics in the immense diversity of voices from pop music, past and present?...