George Clinton

George Clinton

1941-07-22 Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA 52 Credits

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   George Clinton (born July 22, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. He has been cited as one of the foremost innovators of funk music, along with James Brown and Sly Stone. Clinton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 with fifteen ot...

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We Want the Funk!

We Want the Funk!

2025

as Self

9.5
Acting

Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025

as Self

6.5
Acting

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's ...

Get Lit

Get Lit

2024

as Player

Acting

Short film by Kamasi Washington to promote the track "Get Lit", featuring George Clinton and D Smoke, from his third album "Fearless Movement".

Good Burger 2

Good Burger 2

2023

as George Clinton

6.5
Acting

Dexter Reed is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old jo...

They All Came Out to Montreux

They All Came Out to Montreux

2023

as Self

9.0
Acting

Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story...

Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James

Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James

2021

as Self

7.2
Acting

This profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James captures the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, d...

The Dancing Man of L.A.

The Dancing Man of L.A.

2021

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

One man dance party Howard Mordoh, a longtime fixture of the L.A. concert scene, copes with the canceled concerts and isolation of life during the COV...

Trolls World Tour

Trolls World Tour

2020

as King Quincy (voice)

7.3
Acting

Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes ...

This Is Love

This Is Love

2018

as Himself

Acting

At the age of 18, Rudy Love was touring the US with Little Richard. By the 1970s, he was working as a pilot vocalist for The Temptations and Marvin Ga...

Prince: the Last Year of a Legend

2018

as Self - Songwriter & friend

Acting

A documentary on the last year of Prince's life, including interviews with close friends.

G-Funk

G-Funk

2017

as Self

6.8
Acting

G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic ...

Kuso

Kuso

2017

as Doctor Clinton

5.5
Acting

Broadcasting through a makeshift network of discarded televisions, this story is tangled up in the aftermath of Los Angeles's worst earthquake nightma...

Tear the Roof Off: The Untold Story of Parliament Funkadelic

Tear the Roof Off: The Untold Story of Parliament Funkadelic

2016

7.7
Acting

The untold true story: The rise and fall of the greatest funk band ever, Parliament Funkadelic.

Sympathy For The Devil: The True Story of The Process Church of the Final Judgment

Sympathy For The Devil: The True Story of The Process Church of the Final Judgment

2015

as Self

5.7
Acting

Google 'The Process Church of the Final Judgement' and you'll discover a long list of conspiracy theories. Only now, former members reveal the truth a...

The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove

The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove

2014

7.0
Acting

A documentary on funk and P-funk and the bands and artists that made it all happen: James Brown, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Maurice Wh...

Finding the Funk

Finding the Funk

2014

as Self

7.2
Acting

Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands ...

Horrorween

Horrorween

2012

as Himself

8.3
Acting

Some young entrepreneurs strike it rich and then move into a high class neighborhood. They try to impress their new celebrity neighbors by having a ha...

Horrorween

Horrorween

2012

Music

8.3

Some young entrepreneurs strike it rich and then move into a high class neighborhood. They try to impress their new celebrity neighbors by having a ha...

George Clinton and the P Funk All Stars - Live in France 2005

George Clinton and the P Funk All Stars - Live in France 2005

2012

as Himself

Acting

The astounding George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars in a powerful live performance at Jazz à Vienne, France, in 2005

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

2011

as Himself

7.3
Acting

From the shifting fault lines of Hollywood fantasies and the economic and racial tensions of Reagan's America, Fishbone rose and became one of the mos...

Freaknik: The Musical

Freaknik: The Musical

2010

as (voice)

6.6
Acting

A rap group heads to Atlanta to participate in Atlanta's revived Freaknik festival.

Copyright Criminals

Copyright Criminals

2009

as Himself

6.8
Acting

Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright ...

Coming Back for More

Coming Back for More

2009

Acting

Funk legend Sly Stone disappeared from the limelight for more than 20 years. Musicians and the media tried to find the recluse but failed. In 2005 Wil...

Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges

Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges

2008

as Self

Acting

Documentary looking at how Detroit became home to a musical revolution that captured the sound of a nation in upheaval. In the early 60s, Motown tran...

George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein

George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein

2006

as Self

7.5
Acting

Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wo...

TV Party

TV Party

2005

as Self

7.0
Acting

From 1978 to 1982, Glenn O'Brien hosted a New York city public access cable TV show called TV Party. Co-hosted by Chris Stein, from Blondie, and direc...

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic - Live at Montreux

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic - Live at Montreux

2005

as Himself

Acting

"George Clinton & Parliament - Funkadelic" Tracklisting: 01 Bop Gun - feat. Steve Boyd 02 Undisco Kidd (The Girl Is Bad) - feat. Belita Woods ...

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic - Live at Montreux

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic - Live at Montreux

2005

Musical, Music, Musician

"George Clinton & Parliament - Funkadelic" Tracklisting: 01 Bop Gun - feat. Steve Boyd 02 Undisco Kidd (The Girl Is Bad) - feat. Belita Woods ...

Disco: Spinning The Story

Disco: Spinning The Story

2005

as self

6.8
Acting

Hosted by the one and only Disco Diva, Gloria Gaynor, "Disco: Spinning the Story" takes a comprehensive look at the evolution of the music that define...

Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove

Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove

2005

as Himself

Acting

One Nation Under A Groove - P-Funk Documentary 2005 Known to its legions of fans simply as P-Funk, Parliament Funkadelic has had a profound impact on...

Michael Jackson: The One

Michael Jackson: The One

2004

as Self

8.0
Acting

Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had on their career, combined with clips from Jackson'...

Michael Jackson: Number Ones

Michael Jackson: Number Ones

2003

as Self (archive footage)

7.7
Acting

Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Songs include "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thri...

George Clinton: The Mothership Connection

George Clinton: The Mothership Connection

2003

Acting

It was Halloween night and Parliament Funkadelic was about to tear the roof off the Houston Summit, ready to bless the crowd with their cosmic brew of...

All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!

All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!

2001

as Self

Acting

IMAX invites you backstage to the Rock n' Roll event of the year. The acts featured won a combined total of 13 Grammy® Awards in 2000. This exclusive,...

Prince: Rave Un2 the Year 2000

Prince: Rave Un2 the Year 2000

1999

7.3
Acting

"Rave un2 the year 2000" celebrates the joy of life as PRINCE performs music from his critically acclaimed album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, as well a...

The Breaks

The Breaks

1999

as Himself

6.2
Acting

Derrick, a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family is having the worst day ever. Determined to prove to his fed-up mother and ...

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

1998

as Self

Acting

Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.

Good Burger

Good Burger

1997

as Dancing Crazy

6.1
Acting

Two L.A. teens with summer jobs at Good Burger try to save their small restaurant when a corporate giant burger franchise moves in across the street.

The Last Angel of History

The Last Angel of History

1996

as Self

6.7
Acting

An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing co...

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

1995

as Self

10.0
Acting

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

Cosmic Slop

Cosmic Slop

1994

as Host

4.3
Acting

In the tradition of The Twilight Zone, this bizarre, thought-provoking trilogy addresses the destiny of the world's minorities: Part I: A conservative...

Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos

Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos

1994

as Self

6.0
Acting

Documentary that gives a voice to the percentage of youth that were outcasts/non-conformists in the 90's. Interviews many famous musicians and other c...

PCU

PCU

1994

as Self

6.0
Acting

Nervous high school senior Tom Lawrence visits Port Chester University, where he gets a taste of politically correct college life when he's guided by ...

Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

1992

Acting

An ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992

Graffiti Bridge

Graffiti Bridge

1990

as George

5.0
Acting

It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid. And ...

House Party

House Party

1990

as D.J.

6.4
Acting

Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out...

Prince: Musical Portrait

1989

as Self

Acting

A short documentary about the musician Prince. Features interviews with Eric Clapton, George Clinton, Terence Trent D'arby, Quincy Jones, Little Richa...

The Night Before

The Night Before

1988

as Band Member

6.2
Acting

A popular beauty surprisingly asks a nerd to take her to the prom. He wakes up hours later in a sleazy alley. She's missing but he remembers nothing a...

The Making of Sun City

1985

Acting

Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”

Mommy, What's a Funkadelic?

Mommy, What's a Funkadelic?

N/A

Acting

George Clinton's somewhat absurdist take on Parliament-Funkadelic history. Features never-before-granted access to his archive and spotlights his alte...

Untitled Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary

N/A

as Self

Acting

Centres on the deep childhood bond between Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and original guitarist Hillel Slovak—charting their early experimentation, the band’s...

Untitled George Clinton Biopic

N/A

Book

Based on Clinton’s memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard On You?, it is the untold story of influential pioneer of funk an...