Thomas Mars
Sound
Biography
Phoenix is a French indie rock band from Versailles, formed in 1995. Their line-up, which has remained unchanged since their formation, comprises Thomas Mars (lead vocals), Deck d'Arcy (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), Christian Mazzalai (guitar, backing vocals) and Laurent Brancowitz (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). Thomas Hedlund has been the band's session and live drummer since 2005.
Born: November 21, 1976
Place of Birth: Versailles, Yvelines, France
Known For
Terminal 1 : Air, Phoenix et Étienne de Crécy
What We Do in the Shadows
A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.
The Virgin Suicides
A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents.
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.
Marie Antoinette
The retelling of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette - from her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at fifteen to her reign as queen at nineteen and ultimately the fall of Versailles.
The Men in Blazers Show
A celebration of the Premier League, the world's greatest sporting telenovela, with Roger Bennett and Michael Davies.
The Making of Priscilla
An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Liv McNeil’s documentary sparkles with an infectious enthusiasm for the magic of cinema. From visual moodboards to the creation of Graceland, this engaging short reveals the extraordinary craft behind the making of a dark fairytale.
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.
Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony
Like an indelible memory, this Olympic closing ceremony will be marked by audacity, fraternity and emotion. In the heart of the Stade de France, athletes from all over the world will represent their countries one last time in an incredible moment of celebration and sharing. With their eyes riveted to the flame, the emotion will be immense as we close the great Olympic book of Paris 2024.
Filmography
as Self (Phoenix)
as Self - Guest
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as Thomas Mars
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as Chef
as Self - Phoenix - Musical Guest
as Self
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as Petit Trianon Musicians
as Prom Night Guest (uncredited)
as Self
as Self - Musical Guest
as Self