Billy Joel
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 9, 1949
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his first major hit and signature song of the same name as well as the similarly named 1973 album, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States.
Filmography
Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives 2025
as Self
Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden 2024
as Self, Executive Producer
The Greatest Night in Pop 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Studio 2023
as Dodger (voice) (archive sound)
Ron Delsener Presents 2023
as Self
Breaking Rachmaninoff 2023
Actor
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two 2023
as Self
Finding Sandler 2022
as Self
Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium 2022
as Self
Billy Joel: In Black & White 2022
as Self
Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something 2020
as Self
Cola Wars 2019
as Self (archive footage)
Itzhak 2017
as Self
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen 2017
as Self
Free to Rock 2017
as Self
Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul 2017
as Self
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 2016
as Self
Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015 2015
as Self
The Art of McCartney 2014
as Self
Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia 2014
as Self
12-12-12 2013
Actor
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief 2012
as Self
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston 2011
as Self
The Love We Make 2011
as Self
Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium 2011
as Self
Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea 2010
as Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts 2009
as Self
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City 2009
as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar 2009
as Self (archive footage)
Havana Jam '79 2009
as Self
- Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition
Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition 2008
as Self
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic 2007
as Self
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven 2007
as Self
Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome 2006
as himself
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers 2006
as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975 2006
as Self
Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams 2005
as Self
The Hamptons 2002
as Self
Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection 2001
as Self
Billy Joel: In His Own Words 2001
as Self
The Concert for New York City 2001
as Self
America: A Tribute to Heroes 2001
as Self - Performer
Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection 2001
as Self
Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits 2000
as Self - Guest Appearance
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration 2000
as Self - Host
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines 1999
as Self
Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face 1998
as Self
Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III 1997
as Self
Garth Live from Central Park 1997
as Self
Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers 1997
Actor
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet 1996
as Self (archive footage)
Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind 1995
as (voice) (archive footage)
Billy Joel: Shades of Grey 1993
as Self
Honeymoon in Vegas 1992
Songs
Tribute to Harry Chapin 1991
Actor
Simply Mad About the Mouse 1991
as Self
The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time 1991
as Self
Bon Jovi: Final Countdown 1990
as Vocals
Lennon: A Tribute 1990
Actor
Oliver & Company 1988
as Dodger (voice), Songs
A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR 1988
as Self - Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar
Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad 1987
as Self - Performer
- Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge 1986
as Self
Ruthless People 1986
Songs
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song 1985
as Self
Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena 1984
as vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica
Easy Money 1983
Songs
Billy Joel: Live From Long Island 1983
as Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's 1980
as Self
Billy Joel - Bremen 1978 1978
Actor
Credits from TMDB.