Biography
Neil Percival Young OC OM (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian-American singer, musician and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and others. Since the beginning of his solo career with his backing band Crazy Horse, Young has released many critically acclaimed and important albums, such as Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, After the Gold Rush, Harvest and Rust Never Sleeps. He was a part-time member of Crosby, Stills & Nash. Young has received several Grammy and Juno Awards. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted him twice: in 1995 as a solo artist and in 1997 as a member of Buffalo Springfield. In 2000, Rolling Stone named Young No. 34 on their list of the 100 greatest musical artists. According to Acclaimed Music, he is the seventh most celebrated artist in popular music history. His guitar work, deeply personal lyrics and signature high tenor singing voice define his long career. He also plays piano and harmonica on many albums, which frequently combine folk, rock, country and other musical genres. His often distorted electric guitar playing, especially with Crazy Horse, earned him the nickname "Godfather of Grunge" and led to his 1995 album Mirror Ball with Pearl Jam. More recently he has been backed by Promise of the Real. 21 of his albums and singles have been certified Gold and Platinum in U.S by RIAA certification. Young directed (or co-directed) films using the pseudonym "Bernard Shakey", including Journey Through the Past (1973), Rust Never Sleeps (1979), Human Highway (1982), Greendale (2003), and CSNY/Déjà Vu (2008). He also contributed to the soundtracks of the films Philadelphia (1993) and Dead Man (1995). Description above from the Wikipedia article Neil Young, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 24
2020s
- 2024
Across the Water
Movie
Trans: The Animated Story
Dialogue
- 2021
Barn
Movie
- 2020
The Times
Movie
Yield
Pa Carnago
2010s
- 2019
Neil Young in London
Movie
- 2018
- 2012
Neil Young with Crazy Horse: Psychedelic Pill
Movie
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Canadian Horsepower
Movie
Neil Young With Crazy Horse - Americana
Movie
A Day at the Gallery
Author
- 2011
Neil Young - Le Noise
Neil Young
2000s
- 2009
Neil Young - Archives Vol.1 (1963-1972)
Movie
- 2005
Neil Young: Prairie Wind
Movie
- 2004
Greendale
Wayne Newton
- 2003
Neil Young: Greendale: Live at Vicar Street
Movie
- 2000
Neil Young: Red Rocks Live
Movie
Neil Young: Silver & Gold
Movie
1990s
- 1995
Neil Young with Pearl Jam - Live at Hasselt Belgium
Movie
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
'68
Westy
- 1987
- 1982
Human Highway
Lionel Switch / Frankie Fontaine
Sound 19
2020s
- 2025
The Boxer
Music
Coastal
Music
- 2024
Neil Young - Boarding House 1978
Music Producer
Catalyst
Sound Mixer
- 2022
Neil Young: Harvest Time
Music
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
- 2015
The Monsanto Years
Songs
Neil Young - Haskell Wexler - Teatro Session
Music
- 2014
A Letter Home
Music Producer
- 2012
Neil Young Journeys
Music
- 2011
Neil Young - Le Noise
Songs
2000s
- 2006
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Music
- 2004
Greendale
Music Producer, Original Music Composer
1990s
- 1997
Year of the Horse
Music
- 1995
1980s
- 1982
Human Highway
Original Music Composer
- 1981
Out of the Blue
Theme Song Performance
- 1980
Where the Buffalo Roam
Original Music Composer
Directed 19
2020s
- 2024
LincVolt
Director
Across the Water
Director
Neil Young - Boarding House 1978
Director
Catalyst
Director
- 2022
Neil Young: Young Shakespeare
Director
Neil Young: Harvest Time
Director
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: World Record: The Making Of - A Chronicle of the Music
Director
Neil Young + The Promise of the Real: Noise & Flowers
Director
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Mountaintop
Director
- 2015
Muddy Track
Director
- 2014
A Letter Home
Director
- 2012
A Day at the Gallery
Director
2000s
- 2008
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Déjà Vu
Director
- 2004
Greendale
Director
1990s
- 1991
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: Weld
Director
1980s
- 1982
Human Highway
Director
1970s
- 1979
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps
Director
- 1972
Journey Through the Past
Director
Produced 16
2020s
- 2026
Corduroy Plants
Producer
- 2022
Neil Young: Harvest Time
Executive Producer
- 2021
Barn
Producer
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Way Down in the Rust Bucket
Producer
2010s
- 2019
Neil Young in London
Producer
- 2018
- 2017
Neil Young: Hometown
Producer
- 2015
Seeding Fear
Executive Producer
The Monsanto Years
Producer
- 2012
Neil Young Journeys
Executive Producer
- 2011
Neil Young - Le Noise
Producer
2000s
- 2006
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Executive Producer
- 2000
Neil Young: Red Rocks Live
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1997
Year of the Horse
Executive Producer
- 1995
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions
Producer
1980s
- 1984
Neil Young: Solo Trans
Producer
Wrote 4
2020s
- 2024
Neil Young - Boarding House 1978
Writer
2000s
- 2004
Greendale
Writer
1980s
- 1984
Neil Young: Solo Trans
Writer
- 1982
Human Highway
Screenplay
Edited 2
1970s
- 1979
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps
Editor
- 1972
Journey Through the Past
Editor
Camera 2
2010s
- 2017
The Silent Scream
Digital Imaging Technician
2000s
- 2004
Greendale
Director of Photography
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1995
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions
Mixing Engineer
Created 1
2020s
- 2024
LincVolt
Creator
Appearances98
2020s
- 2026
Corduroy Plants
Self
- 2025
The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray
Self
Coastal
Self
- 2024
LincVolt
Self · 5 episodes
Neil Young - Boarding House 1978
Himself
Catalyst
Self
79DEVO
Self
- 2023
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
Self
- 2022
Neil Young: Harvest Time
Self
Neil Young: Young Shakespeare
Self
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: World Record: The Making Of - A Chronicle of the Music
Himself
Neil Young + The Promise of the Real: Noise & Flowers
Himself
Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue
Self (archive footage)
Neil Young, les raisons de la colère
Himself (archive)
- 2021
Neil Young: Three More Decades
Himself
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Way Down in the Rust Bucket
Himself
- 2020
Neil Young: Timeless Orpheum
Himself
Laurel Canyon
Self (archive footage) · 2 episodes
Fireside Session II
Self
Fireside Session I
Self
2010s
- 2019
Mountaintop
Himself
David Crosby: Remember My Name
Self (archive footage)
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
Echo in the Canyon
Self
- 2018
- 2017
Neil Young: Hometown
Himself
- 2015
The Monsanto Years
Himself / Vocals / Guitar / Production
Neil Young - Haskell Wexler - Teatro Session
Self
Muddy Track
Himself
- 2014
Neil Young - Live at Farm Aid 2014
Himself
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: CSNY 1974
Himself
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
Self
A Letter Home
Self
- 2013
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
Self (archive footage)
Sound City
Self
- 2012
Close Up
Self (archive footage)
Neil Young Journeys
Self
A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney
Self
- 2011
Acoustic at the BBC
Self
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
Self
- 2010
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - The Legend Lives On
Himself
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony
Self
2000s
- 2009
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
Himself
Neil Young Trunk Show
Himself
Neil Young: Rock At The Beach
Self
- 2008
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Déjà Vu
Himself
- 2007
The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971
Self
Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall
Self
- 2006
Neil Young: Rare Clips
Himself
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Self
- 2005
Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary Concert
Self
Live 8
Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Self
Shakin' All Over: Canadian Pop Music in the 1960s
Self
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Live In Japan 2001
Himself - Lead Vocal / Guitar / Piano
- 2004
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Inside Greendale
Himself
- 2003
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Self
Brian Wilson: On Tour
Self
- 2002
- 2001
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Self - Performer
1990s
- 1997
Year of the Horse
Self - Crazy Horse (Guitar/Vocals)
- 1996
- 1995
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions
Himself
- 1993
Neil Young: MTV Unplugged
Himself
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Self
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Self
- 1991
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: Weld
Himself
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Self - Guest
1980s
- 1986
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
Self
Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
Self
- 1985
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
Live Aid
Self
- 1984
Neil Young and The International Harvesters: Austin City Limits
Himself
Neil Young: Solo Trans
Himself
- 1983
Neil Young in Berlin
Self
1970s
- 1979
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps
Self
- 1978
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Live in San Francisco
Himself - Guitar / Keyboards / Harmonica
- 1975
- 1974
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Live in Wembley 1974
Self
- 1972
Journey Through the Past
Self
- 1971
Celebration at Big Sur
Self
Neil Young In Concert at the BBC
Himself
- 1970
Woodstock
Self - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
1960s
- 1969
1950s
- 1953
Thanked in the credits1
1990s
- 1992
Phone
Thanks