Peter Gabriel

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

Biography

Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. More recently he has focused on producing and promoting world music and pioneering digital distribution methods for music. He has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Chobham, Surrey, England, UK

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

13 February 1950, 75 years old

Known For

New York Stories

Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)

Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live

The Jodorowsky Constellation

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill

Genesis: Together and Apart

Lorca and the Outlaws

Peter Gabriel: Back to Front

Filmography

Production

Writing

Creator

Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)

Self

2023

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

Self

2021

Why Are We (Not) Creative?

Self

2021

Genesis: Together and Apart

Self

2014

The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill

Self

2014

Peter Gabriel: Back to Front

Self - Lead Vocals

2014

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self

2014

For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela

Himself

2014

Peter Gabriel: Live in Athens 1987

Self - Vocals / Keyboards

2013

Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

Self (archive footage)

2013

Miracle Rising: South Africa

Self

2013

Peter Gabriel - Live in Philadelphia 2012

himself

2012

Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So

Self

2012

Peter Gabriel: New Blood, Live in London

Himself

2011

Peter Gabriel - New Blood Trailer - Rhythm of the Heat

himself

2011

Peter Gabriel - Taking the Pulse

Self

2010

The Real World of Peter Gabriel

Self

2009

Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

Self

2008

Peter Gabriel - Live in Copenhagen 1983

himself

2007

Genesis: Total Rock Review

Self (archive footage)

2006

Peter Gabriel: Still Growing Up, Live & Unwrapped

Himself - Vocals, Keyboard

2005

Genesis: The Video Show

Self (archive footage)

2005

Peter Gabriel - Growing Up on Tour - A Family Portrait

Himself

2005

Peter Gabriel: Play (The Videos)

2004

Peter Gabriel: Growing Up Live

Himself - Vocals, Keyboards

2003

Genesis | Songbook

Self

2001

From Genesis to Revelation

Self

1998

1996 VH1 Honors

self

1996

Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live

Self - Lead Singer, Keyboards

1994

Genesis - Live from Knebworth

Self

1992

Peter Gabriel - POV

Self - Vocals, Keyboards

1991

One World, One Voice

Self

1990

New York Stories

Self

1989

Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires

Self

1988

Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary

Self - Musician

1988

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

Self

1987

The Making of Sun City

Self

1985

Lorca and the Outlaws

Singer at the Club

1984

Kate Bush Christmas Special

Self

1979

Peter Gabriel: Live at Rockpalast

Himself

1978

Peter Gabriel: Interview at Rockpalast

himself

1978

Peter Gabriel - Chorus French TV 1978

himself

1978

Genesis - Live on Midnight Special

Self

1973

Genesis - Live at Shepperton Studios

Self

1973

The Worst Night of our Lives

The Watcher in the Skies

Unknown

When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain

Self

2025

Genesis-The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th anniversary super deluxe edition)

self

2025

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

Self

2024

Resynator

Self

2024

Peter Gabriel - I/O

Self

2023

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain

Self

2020

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

Self

2020

Kate Bush: The Sound Witch

Self (archive footage)

2019

Africa Rising

Self - Musician (archive footage)

2019

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

2018

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People

Self (archive footage)

2016

Genesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words

Self

2012

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields

Self

2011

Taken by Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis

Self

2011

Peter Gabriel - Scratch My Back

Lead Vocal

2010

Peter Gabriel: Live in Velez Stadium Buenos Aires

himself

2009

Prog Rock at the BBC

Self

2009

Genesis: Up Close and Personal

Self (archive footage)

2007

Genesis: Turning It on Again

Self (archive footage)

2007

The Work of Director Anton Corbijn

Self (segment "My Secret Place")

2005

Inside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975

Self (archive footage)

2005

Freedom Beat

Self

2003

Genesis - Six Hours Live 1972-1980

self

2000

VH1 Behind the Music: Genesis

Self (archive footage)

1999

The Paris Concert for Amnesty International

Self

1998

Recon

Detective John Grant

1996

The Jodorowsky Constellation

Self

1994

US and Then

Himself

1993

Daniel Lanois "Rocky World"

Self

1993

Peter Gabriel - All About US

Self

1993

Genesis: A History

Self

1991

Utterance: The Music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Himself

1990

Peter Gabriel, Sting, & Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Now!

Self - Musician

1988

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

Self

1988

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3

Self

1988

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert

Self

1988

Sledgehammer

Peter Gabriel

1986

Genesis: From the Beginning

Self (archive footage)

1986

Video AID

Self

1985

Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

Self

1984

Haus Vaterland

1983

Genesis - Melody 74

Self

1974

Genesis - Selling England by the Pound

Himself

1973

Genesis - Live

Self

1973

Genesis - Live at Bataclan, Paris

Self

1973

Genesis - Live at Belgium TV Studio, PopShop'72

Self

1972

Peter Gabriel: Growing Up - Live & Unwrapped

Himself

Unknown

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Illustrated

Rael (Narrator) / John (Voice) / Slippermen (Voice) / Doktor Dyper (Voice)

Unknown