About

Known credits:
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Birthday:
1966-11-17
Place of birth:
Anaheim, California, USA
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Jeff Buckley

Overview

Jeffrey Scott Buckley was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born on November 17, 1966, in Anaheim, California. The son of legendary folk singer Tim Buckley, Jeff grew up mostly estranged from his father, carving out his own path in music with a blend of rock, soul, folk, and blues, marked by his angelic four-octave voice.

He first gained attention playing covers and originals in New York’s East Village, particularly at Sin-é, a café that became synonymous with his early rise. His debut (and only complete studio) album, "Grace" (1994), is now regarded as a masterpiece—featuring haunting originals like "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over", and his iconic cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", which would become his most enduring legacy.

Buckley was working on his second album, tentatively titled My Sweetheart the Drunk, when he tragically drowned in the Wolf River Harbor (a channel of the Mississippi River in Memphis) on May 29, 1997, at the age of 30. His death was ruled accidental, with no drugs or alcohol involved.

Though his life was brief, Buckley's music continues to influence artists across genres, and his voice—ethereal, emotional, and unmatched—remains one of the most captivating in modern music history.

Known for

Acting

2025 Jeff Buckley: Live at The Middle East Actor 58
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2025 It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley Actor Self 58
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2022 Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2016 Sin-é: Jeff Buckley's Irish Odyssey Actor Self 59
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2016 Jeff Buckley: You and I Actor N/A
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2009 Jeff Buckley - Grace Around The World Actor 58
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2006 Jeff Buckley: Live At Sin-é Actor N/A
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2005 The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned Actor Self N/A
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2004 Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley Actor 58
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2004 The Making of Grace Actor Self N/A
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2002 Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You Actor Self (archive footage) 58
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2000 Jeff Buckley: Live in Chicago Actor Himself 58
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1995 Jeff Buckley: Live in Frankfurt Actor himself N/A
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1995 Jeff Buckley - Live in Sudbahnhof Actor N/A
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1995 Jeff Buckley: Live at Velvet Jungle Actor self 58
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1994 Jeff Buckley: Grace Electronic Press Kit Actor Self N/A
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