About

Known credits:
162
Birthday:
1945-05-19
Place of birth:
Chiswick, London, England, UK
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Pete Townshend

Overview

Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever."

Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, having written well over one hundred songs for the band's eleven studio albums, including concept albums and the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, plus popular rock and roll radio staples like Who's Next, and dozens more that appeared as non-album singles, bonus tracks on reissues, and tracks on rarities compilations like Odds & Sods. He has also written over one hundred songs that have appeared on his solo albums, as well as radio jingles and television theme songs. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays other instruments such as keyboards, banjo, accordion, synthesiser, bass guitar and drums, on his own solo albums, several Who albums, and as a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. Townshend has never had formal lessons in any of the instruments he plays.

Townshend has also been a contributor and author of newspaper and magazine articles, book reviews, essays, books, and scripts, as well as collaborating as a lyricist (and composer) for many other musical acts. Townshend was ranked #3 in Dave Marsh's list of Best Guitarists in The New Book of Rock Lists, #10 in Gibson.com's list of the top fifty guitarists, and #50 in Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list: 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990.

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Known for

Acting
2023 Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd Actor Self 59
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2022 The Who Hits 50! Live Actor N/A
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2022 The Who: One Band's Explosive Story Actor Self - The Who Member 59
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2021 The Sparks Brothers Actor Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 60
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2021 Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out Actor Himself 59
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2021 Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2020 Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac Actor Self 59
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2019 The Who: The Night That Changed Rock Actor Self N/A
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2019 The Night That Changed Rock Actor N/A
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2019 Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation Actor Self 60
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2018 Bad Reputation Actor Self 59
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2017 The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall Actor Himself – guitars, vocals 58
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2017 The Who: Rock in Rio 2017 Actor guitar 58
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2017 The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival Actor Self 59
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2016 Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face Actor Self N/A
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2016 Night Flight: Born Again Actor Self N/A
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2015 The Who: Live in Hyde Park Actor Himself - guitarist, vocals 59
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2015 Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music Actor Self 59
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2015 It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC Actor 58
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2015 Classic Quadrophenia Actor N/A
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2015 The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015 Actor Himself, Guitar 59
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2015 The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967 Actor N/A
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2014 Lennon or McCartney Actor Self 58
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2014 Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall Actor Self 58
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2014 Led Zeppelin Played Here Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2014 Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited Actor Self N/A
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2014 The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London Actor 58
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2014 The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy Actor Himself N/A
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2014 Lambert & Stamp Actor Himself 59
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2013 The Who - The Making of Tommy Actor Himself 59
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2013 Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? Actor Himself 59
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2012 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief Actor Self 59
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2012 The Who: Live in Texas '75 Actor Himself N/A
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2011 Acoustic at the BBC Actor Self 58
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2011 The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords Actor N/A
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2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Actor Self N/A
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2009 Woodstock: Untold Stories Actor N/A
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2009 Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends Actor Self N/A
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2009 The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 Actor Himselft 59
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2008 The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969 Actor Himself - guitars, vocals 59
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2008 The Who: At Kilburn 1977 Actor guitar 58
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2008 Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong Actor Himself 59
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2008 VH1 Rock Honors: The Who Actor Self N/A
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2008 Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition Actor N/A
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2007 Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who Actor Self 59
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2007 The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007 Actor N/A
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2007 The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007 Actor N/A
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2007 The Who Live at Glastonbury Actor Vocals, Guitar 59
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2007 The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007 Actor N/A
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2007 The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007 Actor N/A
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2007 The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007 Actor N/A
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2007 Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi Actor Himself N/A
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2007 The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD Actor Himself N/A
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2006 The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests Actor Pete Townshend N/A
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2006 The Who: Live at Lyon Actor Himself (Guitars, Vocals) N/A
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2006 The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: BBC Electric Proms Actor Himself 59
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2006 The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Boston 9/16/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story Actor Himself 59
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2006 The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Metz 7/18/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006 Actor N/A
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2006 The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests Actor Self N/A
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2006 The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane Actor Himself 59
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2005 The World's Greatest Gigs Actor N/A
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2005 The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live Actor Self - Guitar, Vocals 59
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2005 The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live - Tommy Actor Self N/A
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2005 The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen' Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2005 Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today Actor Self N/A
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2004 Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? Actor Self 59
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2004 Live Aid Actor 59
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2004 One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert Actor Pete Townshend 59
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2004 The Who: Live in Boston Actor Himself N/A
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2004 Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia Actor Self N/A
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2003 Mayor of the Sunset Strip Actor Self 59
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2003 Brian Wilson: On Tour Actor Self N/A
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2002 Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances Actor N/A
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2002 Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse Actor N/A
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2001 Being Mick Actor Self N/A
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2000 The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall Actor Self - Lead Guitar / Vocals 59
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2000 The Beatles Revolution Actor Self N/A
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1999 Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999 Actor self N/A
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1999 Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next Actor Self 59
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1999 Classic Albums : The Who - Who's Next Actor Self 58
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1998 Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight Actor Himself 58
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1996 The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus Actor Self - Guitar 60
Fair
1996 Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996 Actor guitar, vocals N/A
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1995 The History of Rock 'n' Roll Actor Self 59
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1994 A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who Actor Self N/A
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1994 The Who: Maximum R&B Live Actor Himself N/A
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1993 The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb Actor Voice 59
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1993 Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict Actor Himself N/A
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1989 The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy Actor Self - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator 59
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1987 Jimi Plays Monterey Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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1985 Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary Actor self N/A
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1985 Live Aid Actor Self 60
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1985 Live Aid - Concert for Africa Actor self 58
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1985 White City Actor Pete Fountain N/A
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1984 The Who: Live from Toronto Actor N/A
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1983 The Who Rocks America 1982 Actor Himself 59
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1982 Video EP: Pete Townshend Actor N/A
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1982 The Secret Policeman's Other Ball Actor Self 59
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1982 The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982 Actor Self 59
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1981 Concerts for the People of Kampuchea Actor Self N/A
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1981 Grateful Dead: Live on Rockpalast Actor Self - Performer / Special Guest N/A
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1979 The Secret Policeman's Ball Actor Himself 59
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1979 The Kids Are Alright Actor Himself 59
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1976 The Secret Policeman's Ball Actor Self N/A
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1975 Tommy Actor Himself 61
Fair
1973 Jimi Hendrix Actor Self 59
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1973 Sound of the City: London 1964-73 Actor Self 59
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1970 The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970 Actor Himself N/A
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1970 Woodstock Actor Self - The Who 64
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1969 Heads Actor Self N/A
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1968 Monterey Pop Actor Self - The Who 60
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1967 The Lost Paths Actor Himself N/A
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1966 Carousella Actor himself 58
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1965 Seize millions de jeunes: Mods Actor Interviewee N/A
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The Who at Live Aid Actor N/A
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THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979 Actor Himself N/A
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The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006 Actor N/A
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The Who – With Orchestra Live At Wembley Actor N/A
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The Who - Live at the Silverdome Actor Himself N/A
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The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006 Actor N/A
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Writing
2008 The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969 Writing Writer 59
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2006 The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests Writing Writer N/A
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1985 White City Writing Writer N/A
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1979 Quadrophenia Writing Story Consultant 62
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1975 Tommy Writing Original Story 61
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1975 Tommy Writing Original Concept 61
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Production
2021 Her Majesty Production Executive Producer N/A
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1999 The Iron Giant Production Producer 77
Good
1979 Quadrophenia Production Executive Producer 62
Fair

Sound
2021 Her Majesty Sound Music N/A
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2016 A Silent Voice: The Movie Sound Main Title Theme Composer 81
Very good
2016 A Silent Voice: The Movie Sound Theme Song Performance 81
Very good
2006 Cloud Chaser Sound Music N/A
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2002 Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse Sound Music N/A
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1979 Quadrophenia Sound Music Director 62
Fair
1975 Tommy Sound Original Music Composer 61
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1970 Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising Sound Music N/A
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Crew
1999 American Beauty Crew Thanks 79
Good
1986 Dogs in Space Crew Thanks 59
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