
Bobby Gillespie
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 21, 1961
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Robert Gillespie (born 22 June 1961) is a Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the lead singer, founding member, primary lyricist, and sole continuous member of the alternative rock band Primal Scream. He was the drummer for The Jesus and Mary Chain in the mid-1980s, leaving after the release of the band's debut album Psychocandy, and was once the bassist for The Wake. In October 2021, Gillespie published his memoir Tenement Kid.
Filmography

Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible 2025
as Self

When ABBA Came to Britain 2024
as Self

Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh 2023
as Self

I Am Weekender 2023
as Self

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan 2020
as Self

Primal Scream: The Lost Memphis Tapes 2018
Actor

Primal Scream: Live at the ARTE Concert Festival 2018 2018
as Vocals

Beautiful Noise 2014
as Self

Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard 2011
as Self

The Jesus and Mary Chain: Psychocandy 2011
as Self

Primal Scream: Screamadelica Live 2011
Actor

Classic Albums: Primal Scream - Screamadelica 2011
as Self

Upside Down: The Creation Records Story 2010
as Himself - Primal Scream

Primal Scream: Riot City Blues Tour 2007
Actor

The Dirty Three 2007
as Self

Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1 2006
as Self - Primal Scream

9 Songs 2004
as Himself - Primal Scream (uncredited)

Strip 2002
as Self
- Primal Scream: Live at The London Astoria
Primal Scream: Live at The London Astoria 2000
Actor

Primal Scream: Screamadelica 1992
as Self

The Jesus and Mary Chain: Videos 1985 to 1989 1990
Actor

Crimes Against Pussycat 1989
as Gilles de Rais
Credits from TMDB.