Eric Burdon

Eric Burdon

1941-05-11 Newcastle, England, UK 36 Credits

Biography

Eric Victor Burdon is an English singer-songwriter, rocker and actor. He was the vocalist of The Animals and the funk band War.

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Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

2024

as Self

6.4
Acting

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

The Stones and Brian Jones

2024

as Self

7.1
Acting

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

Melody Makers

2019

4.8
Acting

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

Eric Burdon: Rock 'n' Roll Animal

2019

as Self

Acting

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

Calling All Earthlings

2018

6.1
Acting

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

Up to Snuff

2018

as Self

Acting

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

The Amazing Nina Simone

2015

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989

2015

as Self

7.8
Acting

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

Born In Chicago

2013

as Self

8.0
Acting

"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

Acting

A documentary about The Troggs (performers of Wild Thing) and other Rock bands.

Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up

2010

as Self

Acting

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

The Blue Hour

2007

7.0
Acting

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

Acting

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

Red, White and Blues

2003

as Self

7.3
Acting

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

Plaster Caster

2003

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

2001

as Himself

2.0
Acting

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

Producing

Eric Burdon sings classic Animals songs.

The Animals - Live Performances 1964-1998

The Animals - Live Performances 1964-1998

1998

Acting
My brother and I

My brother and I

1998

as Eric Burdon

3.0
Acting

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

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.

11th Victim

11th Victim

1984

as Spider

2.7
Acting

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

Superstars in Concert

1984

as Self

Acting

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

Comeback

1982

as Rocco

Acting

A once-famous blues singer whose career has taken a downturn tries to get back on top.

Gibbi Westgermany

Gibbi Westgermany

1980

as Hotel Porter

6.0
Acting

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

Hu-Man

1975

Original Music Composer

4.9

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

Alan Price: Between Today and Yesterday

1974

as Eric Burdon [Archive Footage]

10.0
Acting

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

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

1973

as Self

7.0
Acting

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

Popcorn

1969

as Self

6.5
Acting

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

Monterey Pop

1968

as Self - Eric Burdon and The Animals

7.3
Acting

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

All My Loving

1968

as Self

6.5
Acting

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

The Movie Orgy

1968

as Self (archive footage)

6.5
Acting

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

Tonite Let's All Make Love in London

1967

as Self

2.8
Acting

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

It's a Bikini World

1967

as Self (uncredited)

3.7
Acting

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

The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood

1965

as Head of the Wolf Pack

Acting

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

Pop Gear

1965

as Self

7.5
Acting

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

Acting

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...