
Rick Nielsen
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 22, 1948
- Birthplace
- Rockford, Illinois, USA
Richard Alan Nielsen is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.
Filmography

Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance TBA
as Himself

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties 2024
as Self

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene 2023
as himself

Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection 2018
Actor

The Goddamn Comedy Jam 2016
as Self

Todd Who? 2016
as Himself

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks 2016
Actor

Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions 2014
as Guitar, Vocals

Sound City 2013
as Self

Cheap Trick: Front Row Center 2012
as Performer

Cheap Trick - Live in Austin 2010
Actor

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live 2009
Actor

Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book 2009
Actor

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar 2008
as Self

Cheap Trick at Budokan 2008
as Rick Nielsen

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball 2006
as Performer

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia 2005
as Rick Nielsen

Lovesongs Of The 70's 2004
as Can't Stop Falling Into Love

Rockthology 2 2004
as Self (archive footage)

Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You 2004
as Self

Larry presents: Best of The 80s 2004
as Self

Daddy Day Care 2003
as Himself (Cheap Trick)
- The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never
The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never 2001
as Himself

Cheap Trick - Silver 2001
Actor

The Life and Times of Steve Marriott 2000
Actor

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando 1999
Actor

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88 1999
Actor

Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers 1999
Actor

The Big One 1997
as Himself - Entertainer

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8 1990
as Self

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9 1990
as Self

Disorderlies 1987
as Car Jacked Guy, as Hijacked Car Driver

Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest 1981
as Self

Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College 1979
as Performer
- Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival 1979
Actor
Credits from TMDB.