Brian Bell
Acting
Biography
Brian Lane Bell is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Weezer, with whom he has recorded ten studio albums. Bell also fronts the rock band The Relationship, and was previously the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Space Twins.
Born: December 9, 1968
Place of Birth: Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Known For
Weezer's Voyage to the Blue Planet: The Concert Film
Weezer takes the stage at the TD Garden in Boston for a cinematic event featuring band members Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell, and Scott Shriner. Listed as one of Rolling Stones "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time," The Blue Album celebrates its 30-year-anniversary with nostalgic performances interlaced with exclusive footage of Weezer's history-making journey.
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures From the Vault 1991-2002 contains every one of Weezer's music videos from that time period (including the classic Spike Jonze directed clips for "The Sweater Song," and "Buddy Holly"). Also included are never-before-released videos, live footage from the beginning of the band's career, acoustic performances, and footage of the band at work in the studio.
The Work of Director Mark Romanek
More than two-dozen music-videos directed by filmmaker Mark Romanek (One-Hour Photo) are collected together in this compilation from Palm Pictures. Among the songs featured in The Work of Director Mark Romanek are "Novocaine for the Soul" by Eels, "99 Problems" by Jay-Z, and "Hurt" by Johnny Cash.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
When you experience The Work of Director Spike Jonze, you enter a world where anything can happen and frequently does. From the innovative director of Being John Malkovich and Adaptation., this superior compilation of music videos, documentaries, interviews, and early rarities offers abundant proof that Jonze is the real deal--a filmmaker ablaze with fresh ideas and fresh ways of filming them. Featuring The Beastie Boys, Bjork, Weezer, The Pharcyde, Fatboy Slim and many others.
Weezer: OK Human Live with the L.A. Philharmonic + Y.O.L.A.
Weezer invites each and every one of you to stare at your screens while they perform OK Human for the first time ever (along with all your favorite Weezer songs).
Sound City
The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
Saturday Night Live
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
American Idol
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!
Filmography
as Self - Guitar / Self (Archive Footage)
as Self - Music Performance
as Dave
as Hank (segment "I love me")
as Self - Guitar
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Thug
as Self
as Self
as himself
as Self
as Lou Reed
as Self - Interviewee
as Brian Bell (voice)
as Self - Musical Guest
as Avery
as Walt