Biography
Eric Victor Burdon is an English singer-songwriter, rocker and actor. He was the vocalist of The Animals and the funk band War.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024
as Self
Bubbles and his band, The Shitrockers, embark on a European rock tour and earn a spot opening for Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. However, afte...
The Stones and Brian Jones
2024
as Self
A look at the relationships and rivalries within The Rolling Stones in their formative years, as well as the creative musical genius of Brian Jones, k...
Melody Makers
2019
Melody Maker Magazine's Chief Contributing Photographer(1965-1975), Barrie Wentzell tells the story of the rise and fall of the magazine, which marked...
Eric Burdon: Rock 'n' Roll Animal
2019
as Self
Born in 1941, Eric Burdon was – along with his band The Animals – one of the most important standard-bearers of the British Invasion of America, right...
Calling All Earthlings
2018
Calling All Earthlings explores a mid-century UFO cult led by one-time Howard Hughes confidante, George Van Tassel. Van Tassel claimed to have combine...
Up to Snuff
2018
as Self
A humorous and poignant look at the man behind the music; W.G. Snuffy Walden has written the soundtrack of our lives. Friends and collaborators share ...
The Amazing Nina Simone
2015
as Self
The life, legacy and musical accomplishments of singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and Civil Rights activist, Nina Simone through interviews with o...
B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989
2015
as Self
The wild West Berlin of the 1980s became the creative melting pot of pop subcultures: music, art and chaos. Before the Iron Curtain fell, anything and...
Born In Chicago
2013
as Self
"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues perf...
Wild Thing
2012
as Self
A documentary about The Troggs (performers of Wild Thing) and other Rock bands.
Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up
2010
as Self
Despite the mantra of 'live fast, die young', Britain's first rock 'n' roll generations are now enjoying old age. What was once about youth and taking...
The Blue Hour
2007
Several strangers in Los Angeles weave their stories of loss and hope, not knowing that their lives have brushed up against each others in small but s...
The Animals: On TV 1964 - 1968
2006
A compilation of The Animals TV appearances, primarily from UK and US programs. Highlights: "House of the Rising Sun", "Bring it on Home to Me", "Don'...
Red, White and Blues
2003
as Self
Director Mike Figgis (Stormy Monday, Leaving Las Vegas, Time Code) joins musicians such as Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Tom Jones, perfo...
Plaster Caster
2003
as Self
Portrait of legendary artist and groupie Cynthia Plaster Caster famous for plaster casting the penises of rock stars.
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001
as Himself
Portrait of an important American musician through the testimonies of fellow musicians and people from his environment, but also through archival mate...
Eric Burdon & The New Animals: Live at the Coach House
1999
Producer
Eric Burdon sings classic Animals songs.
The Animals - Live Performances 1964-1998
1998
My brother and I
1998
as Eric Burdon
A Polytechnic student, Thanasis, shortly after the death of his mother, moves into the house of his forty-five-year-old brother Petros, who still live...
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995
as Self
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
11th Victim
1984
as Spider
A news anchorwoman from the Midwest comes to Hollywood to learn the truth about the death of her sister, the 11th victim of a killer preying on aspiri...
Superstars in Concert
1984
as Self
Over ten years, documentary filmmaker Peter Clifton has recorded performances by some of the biggest names in world pop rock. From 1964 to 1973, group...
Comeback
1982
as Rocco
A once-famous blues singer whose career has taken a downturn tries to get back on top.
Gibbi Westgermany
1980
as Hotel Porter
After years at sea, a young man returns to St. Pauli, where he is ruined by his mother's unkindness and social resistance.
Hu-Man
1975
Original Music Composer
An actor is placed in dangerous situations and his fear will be broadcast to the television audience. The audience's emotions will determine whether h...
Alan Price: Between Today and Yesterday
1974
as Eric Burdon [Archive Footage]
In this documentary from 1974, Alan Price visits the North East of England, including his home town Jarrow, and talks about his musical career. In Lo...
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
1973
as Self
Vintage film footage from the hey-day of the London's rock and roll scene. Interviews with rock artists and London's hippies and flower children.
Popcorn
1969
as Self
Over two dozen top-name acts make this 'audio/visual rock thing' come to life in a rock and roll journey that moves all over, from Katmandu to London'...
Monterey Pop
1968
as Self - Eric Burdon and The Animals
Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all music...
All My Loving
1968
as Self
Originally a BBC documentary, this film by Tony Palmer about the 1960's music scene was later released as a standalone DVD by the BFI
The Movie Orgy
1968
as Self (archive footage)
Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and gov...
Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
1967
as Self
Peter Whitehead’s disjointed Swinging London documentary, subtitled “A Pop Concerto,” comprises a number of different “movements,” each depicting a di...
It's a Bikini World
1967
as Self (uncredited)
Male chauvinist Mike attempts to get an intelligent burgeoning feminist Delilah into his harem. When she resists, Mike then poses as his brother Herbe...
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
1965
as Head of the Wolf Pack
Everyone knows the story of Red Riding Hood. But every story has two sides and now the wolf has finally told his. This original musical comedy special...
Pop Gear
1965
as Self
A compilation of proto-music videos featuring leading British rock bands of the 60s, including The Animals, The Spencer Davis Group, and Herman's Herm...
When I Was Young
1965
When I Was Young intercuts footage of Eric Burdon and The Animals with particularly pop-associated images such as Lucky Strike advertising logos and b...