Biography
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname "Prince of Darkness". Osbourne became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968, providing lead vocals from their eponymous debut studio album in 1970 to Never Say Die! in 1978. The band was highly influential in the development of heavy metal music, in particular their critically acclaimed releases Paranoid (1970), Master of Reality (1971), and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973). Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to problems with alcohol and other drugs. He then began a successful solo career with Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 and released 13 studio albums, the first seven of which received multi-platinum certifications in the US. He reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. He rejoined in 1997 and helped record the group's final studio album, 13 (2013), before they embarked on a farewell tour that ended with a 2017 performance in their native Birmingham. Osbourne sold over 100 million albums, including his solo work and Black Sabbath releases. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024. He was also inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame both solo and with Black Sabbath in 2005. He was honoured with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars. At the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, he received the Global Icon Award. In 2015, he received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. In the early 2000s, Osbourne's career expanded to a new medium when he became a star in his own reality show, The Osbournes, alongside wife/manager Sharon and two of their three children, Kelly and Jack. He co-starred with Jack and Kelly in the television series Ozzy & Jack's World Detour. On 5 July 2025, Osbourne performed his final show at the Back to the Beginning concert event amid ongoing health battles, having announced earlier in the year that this would be his last live performance, though he intended to continue recording music. He died later that month on 22 July 2025. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ozzy Osbourne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Acted in 48
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- 2021
- 2020
Ozzy Osbourne: Throne of Darkness
Movie
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
- 2014
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
Movie
- 2013
Black Sabbath: Live... Gathered In Their Masses
Vocal
- 2012
Ozzy Osbourne: Speak of the Devil
Vocals
- 2011
- 2010
Ozzy Osbourne: Ozzfest UK 2010
Vox
2000s
- 2008
Ozzy Osbourne : Quilmes Rock Festival 2008
Vocals
- 2007
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
Vicar (voice)
Seven Ages of Rock
TV
- 2006
VH1 Rock Honors
TV
- 2005
- 2004
Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive
Movie
- 2003
Lita Ford: The Complete Video Collection
Vocals
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Black Sabbath - The Last Super
Movie
Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999
Vox
Black Sabbath: The Last Supper
Vocals
- 1997
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1995
The Jerky Boys
Band Manager
- 1993
Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud
Movie
- 1992
- 1990
Sam Kinison: Banned
The Judge
1980s
- 1988
Ozzy Osbourne: Wicked Videos
Movie
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
SelfSelf - Heavy Metal Musician
- 1987
The Cook Report
TV
- 1986
- 1983
Ozzy Osborne Live in Dortmund
Vocals
1983 Dortmund Pop Rock Festival
Vocals
1970s
- 1976
Black Sabbath: Live in Fresno
Movie
- 1975
Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Movie
- 1974
Black Sabbath: California Jam
Movie
- 1970
Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1
Ozzy Osbourne
Black Sabbath - Musikladen Live
Vocals
Produced 2
2010s
- 2010
Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Executive Producer
Wrote 2
2010s
- 2017
Black Sabbath: The End of The End
Writer
1970s
- 1970
Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1
Writer
Sound 1
2020s
- 2023
Lafayette
Songs
Directed 1
1970s
- 1970
Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1
Director
Appearances111
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- 2026
- 2025
Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
Ozzy Osbourne: Remembering a Rock God
Self (archive footage)
Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 Documentary
Self
- 2024
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
- 2023
- 2022
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Post Malone: Runaway
Self
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony
Self
Black Sabbath: Master of Reality Documentary
Self
Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The Documentary
Self
- 2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
WWE Hall Of Fame 2021
Self
- 2020
Celebrity Watch Party
Self · 11 episodes
2010s
- 2019
The Rainbow
Self
- 2018
- 2017
Black Sabbath: The End - Live In Birmingham
Self - Vocals
Black Sabbath: The End of The End
Self
Cum On Feel The Noize
Self
- 2016
Ozzy and Jack's World Detour
Self · 28 episodes
- 2015
The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2014
Lennon or McCartney
Self
- 2013
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
Self (archive footage)
Black Sabbath: 13
Self
- 2012
- 2011
Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard
Self
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
Self
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Self (archive footage)
Black Sabbath - Paris 1970
Self
- 2010
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
Self
Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Self
Ozzy Osbourne: Speak of the Devil - Blizzard Of Ozz Tour 82
Self
2000s
- 2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
Live from Studio Five
Self · 1 episode
- 2007
- 2006
Scream Awards
Self · 1 episode
Randy Rhoads – Six String God
Self - Vocals
Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party
Self
- 2005
Ozzfest: 10th Anniversary
Self
The Friday Night Project
Self · 1 episode
- 2004
A Bear's Christmas Tail
Self
- 2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 episode
- 2002
Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992
Self
Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince Of F*?$!@# Darkness - (Unauthorized)
Self
Ozzy Osbourne - Live at Budokan
Self
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Self
When Rock Ruled the World
Self
- 2001
Satan’s Top Forty
Self
Adam Sandler Goes to Hell
Self
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Self
- 2000
Hellraisers
Self
1990s
- 1999
Slade: It's Slade
Self
- 1998
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Self
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
Ozzy Osbourne: [1995] Monsters Of Rock Chile
Self
- 1993
- 1992
Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume One
Self
- 1991
Ozzy Osbourne: Don't Blame Me
Self
Alice Cooper: Prime Cuts
Self
- 1990
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8
Self
1980s
- 1989
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Himself · 3 episodes
Moscow Music Peace Festival
Self [Black Sabbath]
Ozzy Osbourne: (1989) Philadelphia, PA
Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 1
Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 2
Self
- 1988
The Freddy Krueger Special
Self
More Bad News
Self
- 1987
The American Way
Self
- 1986
The British Bulldogs
Self
Ozzy Osbourne: The Ultimate Ozzy
Self
WrestleMania II
Self
- 1985
Live Aid
Self
Black Sabbath: Live Aid
Self
- 1984
Al TV
Self · 2 episodes
Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon
Self
- 1982
- 1981
Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
Self (vox)
- 1980
Black Sabbath: Never Say Die
Self
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
- 1970
Black Sabbath: Live in Paris 1970
Self - Vocals
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
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