Lou Reed
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 2, 1942
- Died
- October 27, 2013
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the rock band the Velvet Underground, with a solo career that spanned five decades.
Filmography
Final Weapon TBA
as The Holder
Who Loves The Sun 2026
Music
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror 2025
as Self (archive footage)
Rodolphe Burger rend hommage à Rachid Taha 2023
Author
Silver Plate 2023
Music
Moonage Daydream 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Andy Warhol's America 2022
Actor
The Velvet Underground 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Oh Boy! What's Wrong With You?! 2021
Story
WBCN and the American Revolution 2019
as Self (archive footage)
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground 2018
Actor
Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock 2017
as Self - Musician (archive footage), Thanks
Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story 2017
as Self
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent 2016
as (archive footage)
Taylor & Ultra: On the 60s, The Factory, and Being a Warhol Superstar 2016
as Self (archive footage)
- Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape
Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape 2016
as Self (archive footage)
Heart of a Dog 2015
as Doctor
A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol 2015
as self
Danny Says 2015
as Self (archive footage)
- Occupy Wall Street: We Are The 99%
Occupy Wall Street: We Are The 99% 2015
as Narrator
Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000 2014
as Himself
Lou Reed - Remembered 2013
as Self (Archival footage)
David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust 2012
as Self (archive footage)
Anton Corbijn Inside Out 2012
as Self
Lou Reed Live Performances 1972 & 1974 2011
Actor
Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973: The Sacred Triangle 2010
as Self (archive footage)
Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds 2010
as Maltazard (voice)
Homeland: The Story of the Lark 2010
Actor
Red Shirley 2010
Actor, Director, Producer
Beautiful Darling 2010
as Self (archive footage)
Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche 2010
as Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts 2009
as Self
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard 2009
as Maltazard (voice)
13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests 2009
as Self
Lou Reed - Lowest Form of Life 2009
Actor
A Not So Silent Night 2008
as Self
Palermo Shooting 2008
as Self
Lou Reed: Through the Years: New York 1983 - Spain 2004 2008
as Vocals / Guitar
New York Rock at the BBC 2008
Actor
Andy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver Factory 2008
Actor
365 Day Project 2007
as Self
Zeitkratzer And Lou Reed: Metal Machine Music 2007
as Electric Guitar, Music
Lou Reed's Berlin 2007
as Self, Music, Lyricist
Nanking 2007
Thanks
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music 2007
as Self
Lou Reed: Live 2007
as Vocals / Guitar
Perfect Day 2007
Music
Patti Smith at Anthology Film Archives Febr. 19, 1998 2006
as Self
The Harry Smith Project Live 2006
as Self
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance 2006
as Self
Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side 2006
Actor
- Velvet Underground: Under Review
Velvet Underground: Under Review 2006
Actor
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol 2005
Actor
Lou Reed Live at Montreux 2000 2005
as Himself
- Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side
Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side 2005
as Himself
Lou Reed: Spanish Fly: Live in Spain 2004
as Self
Prozac Nation 2003
as Lou Reed
Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer 2001
as Self
The Plastic People of the Universe 2001
as Self
- Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture 2001
as Self
David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session 2001
as Self
Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran 2000
as Self (archive footage)
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music 1998
as Self
Lulu on the Bridge 1998
as Not Lou Reed
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart 1998
as Self
David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration 1997
as Self - Special Guest
David Bowie: An Earthling at 50 1997
as Self - Live on Stage with Bowie
- An Introduction to Harmolodics
An Introduction to Harmolodics 1995
Actor
Blue in the Face 1995
as Man with Strange Glasses
Nico Icon 1995
Actor
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who 1994
as Self
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill 1994
as Self
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe 1993
as Self
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII 1993
as guitar, vocals
Faraway, So Close! 1993
as Lou Reed
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration 1993
as Self
- Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle 1993
Actor
- Lou Reed - Magic & Loss
Lou Reed - Magic & Loss 1992
as Himself
Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey 1992
as Performer
One World, One Voice 1990
as Self
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol 1990
as Self (archive footage)
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections 1990
as Self
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella 1990
as Self, Original Music Composer
Decade 1989
as Self
Warhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the Sixties 1989
as Self (archive footage)
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball 1989
as Self
Coverup: Behind the Iran Contra Affair 1988
Music
Permanent Record 1988
as Himself
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel 1988
as Self
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball 1987
as Self
Bye Bye Kipling 1986
as Self
The Making of Sun City 1985
as Self
Lou Reed: Live in Barcelona 1984
Actor
Lou Reed Live at Capitol Theatre 1984
as Self
A Night with Lou Reed 1983
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Get Crazy 1983
as Auden
Rock & Rule 1983
as Mok (singing voice)
The Making of Rock & Rule 1983
as Self
One Trick Pony 1980
as Steve Kunelian
Live in Firenze 1980
as Cantante e musicista
Rock 'n' Roll Man - Lou Reed in concerto 1980 1980
Actor
How the Ladies Pay (Lou Reed) 1977
as Self
Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977 1977
Actor
Lou Reed - Ancienne Belgique 22-05-1974 1974
as Himself
Jimi Hendrix 1973
as Self
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72 1972
Actor
Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks 1970
as Self
The Velvet Underground: Loaded 1970
as Self
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches 1968
as Self
The Velvet Underground in Boston 1967
as Himself
Exploding Plastic Inevitable 1967
as Himself
Venus in Furs 1966
as Himself
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Screen Test [ST263]: Lou Reed 1966
as Himself
Chelsea Girls 1966
Original Music Composer
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards 1966
as Himself
Moe Gets Tied Up 1966
Actor
Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein 1966
Actor
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound 1966
as Self
The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 1966
Actor
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Screen Test [ST270]: Lou Reed (Hershey) 1966
as Himself
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Screen Test [ST264]: Lou Reed 1966
as Himself
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Screen Test [ST265]: Lou Reed (Eye) 1966
as Himself
Salvador Dalí 1966
as Self
- Screen Test: Lou Reed (Coke)
Screen Test: Lou Reed (Coke) 1966
as Himself
The Velvet Underground Rehearses 1966
as Self
![Poster for Screen Test [ST268]: Lou Reed (Apple)](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw185%2Ff9eRhnigYxiSynyA37EIFaFDwRy.jpg&w=96&q=75)
Screen Test [ST268]: Lou Reed (Apple) 1966
as Himself
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Screen Test [ST271]: Lou Reed (Hershey) 1966
as Himself
Andy Warhol Screen Tests 1965
as Self
The Making of an Underground Film 1965
as Self
Whips 1964
as Self
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