Boy George

Boy George

1961-06-14 Eltham, London, England, UK 53 Credits

Biography

Boy George (born George Alan O'Dowd) is an English singer, songwriter, DJ and fashion designer. He is the lead singer of the Grammy and Brit Award-winning pop band Culture Club. At the height of the band's fame, during the 1980s, they recorded global hit songs such as "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me", "Time (Clock of the Heart)" and "Karma Chameleon" and George is known for his soulful voice and androgynous appearance. He was part of the English New Romantic movement which emerged in the late 197...

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Christmas Karma

2025

Acting

A story of an Indian who votes for the Conservative Party and hates refugees.

Boy George & Culture Club

Boy George & Culture Club

2025

as Self

Acting

Set against the backdrop of 1980s Britain, four young men – Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, and Jon Moss – formed a multi-racial, ethnically diverse...

The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?

The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?

2024

as Self

8.0
Acting

Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid, this documentary unearths 75 minutes of rare and previously unseen f...

Arthur's Whisky

Arthur's Whisky

2024

as Boy George

6.2
Acting

When Joan’s husband dies, she is shocked to discover he had invented an elixir which makes the drinker look young again. Sharing it with her two frien...

WHAM!

WHAM!

2023

as Self (archive footage)

7.4
Acting

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

Let the Canary Sing

Let the Canary Sing

2023

as Self

6.3
Acting

A chronicle of Cyndi Lauper's meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact on generations through her music, ever-evolving punk style, unwaverin...

Blitzed: The 80's Blitz Kids Story

Blitzed: The 80's Blitz Kids Story

2022

as Self

7.0
Acting

Out of one small London venue called The Blitz came a generation of outrageous teenagers, working class and art school kids, who would define the look...

Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party

Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party

2022

as Self - Music

Acting

Joe Lycett, Mawaan Rizwan and Rosie Jones are in Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of Pride with a party full of mischief and mayhem! With Boy George, ...

An Audience with Adele

An Audience with Adele

2021

as Self

8.3
Acting

Joining multi-Grammy Award winning and one of the biggest UK artists of all time, Adele, for a unique and special night at the legendary London Pallad...

Kim Wilde: Pop Don't Stop - Greatest Hits

Kim Wilde: Pop Don't Stop - Greatest Hits

2021

as Self

10.0
Acting

Two DVDs offer almost 50 videos, including a bonus 2021 interview and a ‘look-back-at-the-videos’ feature with Kim.

Larry's Garage

Larry's Garage

2020

as Self

9.0
Acting

In July of 2015 while surfing the net, the director of the movie Corrado Rizza found what he considered to be an amazing video on YouTube. It was publ...

Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council

Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council

2020

as Self

7.0
Acting

The story of the band that Paul Weller formed after The Jam split up in 1982, with insight from key members, collaborators and fans.

Mark Ronson: From the Heart

Mark Ronson: From the Heart

2019

as Self

5.0
Acting

Mark Ronson, hit songwriter and producer openly discusses his life and musical influences. With interviews from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Broadcas...

Boy George & Culture Club - Berlin Live

Boy George & Culture Club - Berlin Live

2018

as Self - Singer

8.0
Acting
Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know

Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know

2018

as Self

6.6
Acting

Celebrating Duran Duran with exclusive backstage access, interviews with the band and rare footage charting their rise to fame, and the highs and lows...

Studio 54

Studio 54

2018

as Self (archive footage)

6.4
Acting

Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, ...

Culture Club - Live at Wembley World Tour 2016

Culture Club - Live at Wembley World Tour 2016

2017

as Self - Singer

8.0
Acting

For this very special hometown show, all four original band members—Boy George, Jon Moss, Roy Hay and Mikey Craig–reunited for one final show together...

Culture Club - Live at Wembley World Tour 2016

Culture Club - Live at Wembley World Tour 2016

2017

Musician

8.0

For this very special hometown show, all four original band members—Boy George, Jon Moss, Roy Hay and Mikey Craig–reunited for one final show together...

Boy George's 1970s: Save Me From Suburbia

Boy George's 1970s: Save Me From Suburbia

2016

as Self

Acting

British popstar Boy George recalls, revisits and assesses how the 1970s moulded the person and artist he has become. This is his musical, social and s...

Boy George and Culture Club: Karma to Calamity

Boy George and Culture Club: Karma to Calamity

2015

as Self

5.0
Acting

In 2014 Culture Club decided to come back together to record a new album and embark on a UK and US tour. Director Mike Nicholls has unique access, fol...

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

2014

as Self

3.5
Acting

In the emergence of the gay movement, music played a crucial role. This documentary explores how artists like Madonna, Boy George, David Bowie or Lady...

Secrets Of Burlesque

Secrets Of Burlesque

2014

7.0
Acting

Featuring interviews and performances with more than 20 leading burlesque artistes, 'Secrets of Burlesque' takes a behind the scenes look at one of th...

Best of Night of the Proms Vol.  5

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 5

2011

as Self

Acting

Best of Night of the Proms 5

Svengali

Svengali

2009

as Self

Acting

Satirical sitcom on the music industry.

Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s

Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s

2007

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

Looking back to the 1980's at the celebrities in the press and on television for all the wrong reasons doing all the wrong things. It doesn't matter w...

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway

2007

as Self

7.2
Acting

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway is an American documentary film, directed by Dori Berinstein, a Broadway Producer, Writer and Filmmaker. Berinstei...

Twice Upon a Time

Twice Upon a Time

2006

as Battar crooner

5.9
Acting

Alice d'Abanville and Louis Ruinard are two extraordinary personalities. They were the most strikingly glamorous couple of the 70s. But this pair have...

Paul Weller: Into Tomorrow

Paul Weller: Into Tomorrow

2006

as Self

8.2
Acting

"Paul Weller: Into Tomorrow" is a unique insight into the life of a music and style icon. Inspired in part by the Robert Evans film "The Kid Stays In ...

The Madness of Boy George

The Madness of Boy George

2006

as Self

3.5
Acting

Documenting the days and weeks preceding Boy George's appearance in a New York courtroom in June 2006 for cocaine possession and his subsequent senten...

The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

2005

as Self

5.7
Acting

Tender and upbeat, THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH is the affectionate and entertaining tribute to actor, writer, drag performer, and glamorous ...

Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons

Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons

2005

as Self - Non-sexual Role

10.0
Acting

Lust, betrayal, murder, and deceit all come alive in Michael Lucas' most anticipated film to date. Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons, based on Choderl...

George Michael: A Different Story

George Michael: A Different Story

2004

as Self

6.3
Acting

It follows Michael's life from joining Wham! in 1981, to the present-day covering his career as a solo artist including personal and professional gain...

Back To The 80's - Live In Concert

Back To The 80's - Live In Concert

2004

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

1 Tina Turner - Addicted To Love | 2 Toto - Rosanna | 3 Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking | 4 Spandau Ballet - True | 5 Cock Robin - The Promise You Ma...

Kinky Gerlinky

Kinky Gerlinky

2003

as Self

3.0
Acting

Kinky Gerlinky was the biggest, most fabulous, most stylish nightclub London has ever seen. This documentary edited from over 200 hours shot on 21 nig...

Taboo

Taboo

2003

Musical

5.4

The movie version of the stage musical about the life and career of Boy George. Features the original London cast.Boy George's hit musical Taboo is a ...

Culture Club Live At The Royal Albert Hall 20th Anniversary Concert

Culture Club Live At The Royal Albert Hall 20th Anniversary Concert

2002

as Self

5.0
Acting

Live at the Royal Albert Hall finds Culture Club celebrating their 20th anniversary with an infectious and expansive grandeur, all while basking in th...

Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's

Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's

2002

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

01 Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U 02 Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow Vocals - Maggie Reilly 03 Marillion - Kayleigh 4 Feargal Sharkey - A Go...

Party in the Park 1999

Party in the Park 1999

2002

as Self

Acting

Location - London's Hyde Park Date - 4th July 1999 Madness: "Our House"; S Club 7: "Bring it all Back"; Boyzone: "No Matter What"; Geri Halliwell: "...

The Legend of Leigh Bowery

The Legend of Leigh Bowery

2002

as Self

7.2
Acting

Welcome to the over-the-top, extravagant world of Leigh Bowery, a key figure in New Romanticism and London nightlife in the 1980s. With his bizarre ou...

The New Romantics: A Fine Romance

The New Romantics: A Fine Romance

2001

as Self

6.0
Acting

Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Visage, Marilyn, Adam and the Ants, Duran Duran, ABC... At the dawn of the 80s, a whole host of strangely dressed men in...

The Chemical Generation

The Chemical Generation

2000

as Self - Narrator

Acting

This documentary covers the acid house, rave and club culture revolution in the UK and of course the chemical Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or ecstasy...

After Stonewall

After Stonewall

1999

as Self

5.5
Acting

This sequel to "Before Stonewall" documents the history of gay and lesbian life from the riots at Stonewall in 1969 to the present. Narrated by Meliss...

The Wolves of Kromer

The Wolves of Kromer

1998

as The Narrator

4.8
Acting

Once upon a time in the village of Kromer lived two beautiful young wolves. Cocksure Gabriel takes newcomer Seth under his paw and helps reconcile him...

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.

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

1993

as Self

10.0
Acting

Variety special featuring guests from the downtown New York club scene to stellar artists including Nirvana and Elton John.

The Boy Next Door: A Profile of Boy George

The Boy Next Door: A Profile of Boy George

1993

as Self

Acting

Mark Kidel's portrait of Boy George is a hypnotic story of narcissism and neediness, drugs and drag. It covers nine years, from Culture Club's sudden ...

Dorothée : Le cadeau de la rentrée

Dorothée : Le cadeau de la rentrée

1992

as Self

Acting
Fast Forward

Fast Forward

1985

as Dancer in Club (uncredited)

5.5
Acting

Eight young people from Ohio who are dancers, come to New York, to compete in a major talent competition. But when they get there, they learn that the...

'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video

'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video

1984

as Self

Acting

A 30-minute video featuring documentary footage shot at the November 1984 recording session of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. It includes ...

Culture Club: A Kiss Across the Ocean

Culture Club: A Kiss Across the Ocean

1984

as Self

4.0
Acting

Recorded live at Hammersmith Odeon December 1983 1 - I'll Tumble 4 Ya 2 - Mister Man 3 - It's A Miracle 4 - Karma Chameleon 5 - Black Money 6 - ...

Steppin' Out

1979

as Self

Acting

Short documentary film on the fashionable nightclubs and the trendy pop culture scenes that were famous in London on the late 70's. Released as a supp...

Smash! The Culture Club Story

N/A

as Self

Acting

2002 documentary on the history of the 1980s New Romantic band-- Culture Club.

Untitled Boy George Biopic

N/A

Executive Producer

Producing

In early development, the screenplay will be adapted from Boy George’s autobiographies, Take It Like A Man, Straight, and Karma, and it will focus on ...