Charlie Watts

Actor · 1941–2021 · Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Biography

Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English musician who was the drummer of the Rolling Stones from 1963 until his death in 2021. Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts developed an interest in jazz at a young age and joined the band Blues Incorporated. He also started playing drums in London's rhythm and blues clubs, where he met future bandmates Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones. In January 1963, he left Blues Incorporated and joined the Rolling Stones as drummer, while doubling as designer of their record sleeves and tour stages. Watts's first public appearance as a permanent member was in February 1963; he remained with the band for 58 years until his death, at which time he, Jagger and Richards were the only members of the band to have performed on every one of their studio albums. Nicknamed "the Wembley Whammer" by Jagger, Watts cited jazz as a major influence on his drumming style. Aside from his career with the Rolling Stones, Watts toured with his own group, the Charlie Watts Quintet, and appeared in London at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with the Charlie Watts Tentet. In 1989, Watts was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones, and in 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, also with the Rolling Stones. He has been ranked among the greatest drummers of all time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlie Watts, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acted in 8

2020s

2026
The Rolling Stones Foreign Tongues
Movie
2025
The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue
Movie

2010s

2013
12-12-12
Movie

1990s

1992
Blue Ice
Drummer
Later... with Jools Holland
TV · 69 Seasons · Talk

1980s

1983
Digital Dreams
Party Guest

1970s

1976
The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs
Movie

No release date

Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds
Movie

Other crew 1

2000s

2003
Rolling Stones: Four Flicks
Scenic Artist

Sound 1

1960s

1966
Charlie Is My Darling
Music

Appearances99

2020s

2024
From London to Shanghai
Self
2023
The Stones and Brian Jones
Self - Rolling Stones Drummer (voice)
76
2022
My Life as a Rolling Stone
Self · 4 episodes
2021
Charlie Watts at the BBC
Self
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach
Self
2020
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Self
One World: Together at Home
Self

2010s

2019
The Quiet One
Self
2018
Amazing Grace
Self (archive footage)
Every Night's a Saturday Night
Self
2017
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
Self
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
Self
2016
The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America
Self
79
The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon
Self - Drums
2015
The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome
Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 1971
Self
2013
The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live
Self
Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition
Self
2012
The Rolling Stones: One More Shot
Self
The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!
Self
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
Beware of Mr. Baker
Self
The Rolling Stones: Grrr!
Self
Crossfire Hurricane
Self
The Rolling Stones at the BBC
Self
2011
The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones
Self
Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits
Self
2010
The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London
self
The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile
Self

2000s

2009
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang
Self - Drummer
2008
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
Self
Shine a Light
Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones
Self
2007
The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang
Self
The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews
Self
The Beatles Explosion
Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert
Self
2006
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina
Self
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Self
2005
The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City
Self
2003
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show
Self
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show
Self
Rolling Stones: Four Flicks
Self
The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue
Self
Toronto Rocks
Self
The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC
Self - Drums
Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden
Self - Drums
2002
The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern
Self
The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record
Self (archive footage)

1990s

1999
The Rolling Stones: Welcome to Shepherd's Bush
Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’99
Self
1998
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen
Self
The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires
Self
1997
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
Self
Classic Albums
Self · 1 episode
1996
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Drums
1995
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Nippon
Self
The Beatles Anthology
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
89
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped
Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995
Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995
Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones: Stripped
Self
The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995
Self - Drums
1994
TOTP2
self · 1 episode
1993
The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones
Self
Weird Nightmare
Self
1991
The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max
Self - Drums