
Nicholas Ley
Acting
Biography
Nicholas Ley is the former drummer for Oklahoma psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips.
Known For

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.

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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 Flaming Lips Space Bubble Film
One of the few uplifting music stories during the early phases of the pandemic, this documentary explains how the Flaming Lips Space Bubble Shows happen and show highlights from the performances.

The Flaming Lips: American Head
The Flaming Lips: American Head is a feature-length music video that debuted to accompany the release of The Flaming Lips' critically acclaimed sixteenth album, "American Head." American Head is a concept album inspired by the death of Tom Petty and Coyne's teen years in Oklahoma. This is the final studio album to feature founding bass guitarist Michael Ivins and keyboardist Jake Ingalls.

The Flaming Lips: The Soft Bulletin Live
The Flaming Lips marked the twentieth anniversary of their psychadelic indie rock masterpiece The Soft Bulletin with a technicolour performance in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House.
Filmography
as Himself
as Self - The Flaming Lips
as Self
as Self - Musical Guest