Biography
Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was the leader and frontman of the rock bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch and a member of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. He was also a successful solo artist. Over the course of his career, Petty sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. His hit singles with the Heartbreakers include "American...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Heartbreakers Beach Party
2024
as Self
Documentary that captures Tom Petty and the band in 1982-1983 as they finish, promote, and tour around the “Long After Dark” album (their final with l...
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts
2021
as Self
“The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts,” a Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band film featuring ten never-before released performances from the Madis...
Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free
2021
as Himself (archive footage)
Drawn from a newly discovered archive of 16mm film showing Tom Petty at work on his 1994 record Wildflowers, considered by many including Rolling Ston...
Echo in the Canyon
2019
as Self
A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, ...
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
2018
Two-part documentary about the life of Elvis Presley featuring interviews with his ex-wife Priscilla Presley, guitarist Scotty Moore, childhood friend...
Night Flight: Born Again
2016
as Self
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Brooklyn Vegan named “the most consistently weird and...
$aving Dat Money
2015
as Tom Petty
The video of "$ave Dat Money" became popular on Facebook and Twitter almost immediately after it was released, in which Lil' Dicky tried to get key le...
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015
A celebration of rock 'n' roll in the shape of a compilation of classic artists and songs, featuring the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion and Dick Dale ...
Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled
2014
as Self
The discography of Roy Orbison (1936-1988) - which yielded some of the most heartfelt, passionate classics of the rock ‘n’ roll era - shined even brig...
Sound City
2013
as Self
The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become sta...
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
2012
as Self
Documentary which gets to the heart of who Jeff Lynne is and how he has had such a tremendous musical influence on our world. The story is told by the...
Mike Campbell: The Guitars
2012
as Self
A fifteen chapter web-documentary series directed by Justin Kreutzmann. The series is currently available exclusively on TomPetty.com for members of T...
Classic Albums: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Damn the Torpedoes
2010
as Self
The latest addition to Eagle's critically acclaimed and highly successful Classic Albums series is Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 1979 breakthrough alb...
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
2008
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers return to Gainesville, Florida where it all started, to play their first hometown show in 13 years. Tom Petty and the ...
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
2007
as Self
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and packed with rare concert footage and home movies, this documentary explores the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbr...
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
2007
Music
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and packed with rare concert footage and home movies, this documentary explores the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbr...
The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
2007
as Self
Spring, 1988: George Harrison asks Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty to spend a day in the studio at Bob Dylan's L.A. house. The result is "Handl...
Crystal Visions: The Very Best of Stevie Nicks
2007
With a career that's seen her soar from struggling journeywoman to superstar via a fateful invitation to join Fleetwoood Mac, the singer who now bills...
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: 30th Anniversary Concert
2006
as himself
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, recorded live at the O’ Connell Center, in Gainesville FL, on September 21st, 2006.
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005
as Self
This concert film was created for the London premiére launch of Live Aid on dvd in November 2004. It contains selected highlights of the marathon fund...
Tom Petty & Heartbreakers - Free Fallin'
2005
as Lead Vocals / Guitar
Jammin' Me Running' Down a Dream Swingin' Listen to her Heart Mary Jane's Last Dance Hey Mona (featuring Bo Diddley) Even the Losers Room at th...
Live Aid
2004
as Self
4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. Th...
Concert for George
2003
as Self
As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 Nov...
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers: Live at the Olympic (The Last DJ)
2003
as Singer, Guitar
Recorded on October 16th, 2002 at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, this film features the band's 2002 album The Last DJ performed in its ent...
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
2003
as vocals, guitar
Taped for a two-part PBS Soundstage, Petty employs the Chicago locale as an entry into the blues and R&B that are at the foundation of rock & roll, an...
America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
as Self - Performer
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just ...
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - High Grass Dogs - Live from the Fillmore
1999
as Himself
High Grass Dogs - Live at the Fillmore features 19 songs performed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Fillmore in March 1999, from performances...
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: VH1 Storytellers
1999
as Self
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performing live in 1999.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live at the Docks, Hamburg
1999
as himself
On April 23rd, 1999, when Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers were recorded for the show German TV show "Rockpalast", they had already produced 10 studio al...
The Postman
1997
as Bridge City Mayor
In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this ...
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey
1997
as Self
Wired For Sound documents the role of the Gibson guitar throughout the evolution of rock music.
She's the One
1996
Original Music Composer
Mickey, a free-spirited New York cabbie, and Francis, a materialistic Wall Street stockbroker, are extremely competitive and confused about women as a...
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: 400 Days
1995
as Self
The film begins its tour at Andora Studios during the 1994 recordings of Wildflowers, then travels North America alongside the Heartbreakers as direct...
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
1995
as Self
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind and songwriter for the Beach Boys. The film...
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.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: Playback
1995
as Self
From the lyrical juxtapositions of two generations of teenagers in "Free Fallin'" to the award winning "Mary Jane's Last Dance" featuring Kim Bassinge...
Tom Petty: Going Home
1994
as Self
Television documentary spanning Tom Petty's career from 1976-1994.
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993
On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the purpose of celebrating the...
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Take the Highway Live
1992
as Self
Recorded live at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California on November 24th and at the Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada on November 23rd 1991
Into The Great Wide Open
1991
as Tom Petty
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - A Bunch Of Videos And Some Other Stuff
1989
as Self
A compilation of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' music videos.
Made in Heaven
1987
as Stanky
Deceased drifter Mike arrives in Heaven and quickly falls for newborn soul Annie, soon to start her assignment on Earth. When Annie leaves, Mike follo...
Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert
1986
as Self
Admired as one of the best lyricists of pop rock, Bob Dylan has his name recorded in music history. During his four decades career, he has been throug...
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Pack Up the Plantation - Live!
1986
Pack Up the Plantation: Live! is the first live album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released in November 1985. It was primarily recorded at the ...
Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
1986
as Self
A benefit concert for Bridge School. Includes performances by Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Crosby, Stills & Nash and many others.
Live Aid
1985
as Self
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United State...
The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience
1984
as Self
The Everly Brothers were among the most successful and revered of all the giants of early rock 'n' roll. A determining influence on the Beatles, Simon...
No Nukes
1980
as Self
Filmed account of the five MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) concerts at Madison Square Garden and an outdoor rally at Battery Park in New York ...
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Rock Goes to College
1980
as Performer
On March 24th, 1980, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers performed for BBCTV Rock Goes to College, at Oxford Polytechnic.
FM
1978
as Self
When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the rebellious DJs are determined...
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live at Rockpalast
1977
Frontman/guitarist Tom Petty, guitarist Mike Campbell, bassist Ron Blair, keyboardist Benmont Tench and drummer Stan Lynch opened their taping at WDR ...
Tom Petty - Mojo Tour 2010
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