
Biography
Boy George (born George Alan O'Dowd) is an iconic English singer, songwriter, and DJ who rose to global superstardom in the 1980s as the charismatic and flamboyant front-man of the pop-soul band Culture Club. Recognized for his soulful baritone voice and his pioneering, gender-bending androgynous fashion style, he helped define the New Romantic movement and spearheaded the Second British Invasion of the US charts with massive international hits like "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "Karma Chameleon." Beyond his incredible musical success with Culture Club—which earned him a Grammy Award and cemented his status as a pop culture legend—he has enjoyed a resilient solo career, authored best-selling memoirs, composed music for the stage (including the Broadway musical Taboo), and established a prominent presence as a DJ and television personality, notably serving as a coach on The Voice UK and The Voice Australia & touring throughout the world.
Acted in 18
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2021
The Big Deal
Judge · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2014
Soul Boys of the Western World
Movie
Secrets Of Burlesque
Movie
- 2013
Lou Reed - Remembered
Movie
2000s
- 2009
The Project
TV
- 2006
Twice Upon a Time
Battar crooner
1990s
- 1998
The Wolves of Kromer
The Narrator
- 1996
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1985
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Movie
Fast Forward
Dancer in Club (uncredited)
- 1983
- 1982
No release date
Culture Club: Greatest Hits
Boy George
Sound 14
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Culture Club - Live at Wembley World Tour 2016
Musician
- 2015
1990s
- 1994
Felidae
Theme Song Performance
Wrote 1
2000s
- 2003
Taboo
Musical
Appearances96
2020s
- 2026
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast
Self - Guest · 1 episode
- 2025
- 2024
The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?
Self
- 2023
- 2022
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party
Self - Music
Dolly Parton at the BBC
Self
San Marino Song Contest
Self - Contestant · 1 episode
- 2021
An Audience with Adele
Self
Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line Up
Self - Guest · 1 episode
Kim Wilde: Pop Don't Stop - Greatest Hits
Self
- 2020
Larry's Garage
Self
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
Self
TV Story Superstar
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
2010s
- 2019
Mark Ronson: From the Heart
Self
- 2018
Boy George & Culture Club - Berlin Live
Self - Singer
Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know
Self
The Launch
Self - Mentor · 1 episode
- 2017
Culture Club - Live at Wembley World Tour 2016
Self - Singer
All Round to Mrs. Brown's
Self - Interviewed Guest · 1 episode
- 2016
Boy George's 1970s: Save Me From Suburbia
Self
- 2015
I Am Cait
Self · 1 episode
Boy George and Culture Club: Karma to Calamity
Self
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 5
Self
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Svengali
Self
- 2007
Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s
Self (archive footage)
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
Self
- 2006
Paul Weller: Into Tomorrow
Self
The Madness of Boy George
Self
More Dangerous: The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons'
Self
- 2005
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch
Self
The Friday Night Project
Self - Host · 1 episode
Dangerous Liaisons
Self - Non-sexual Role
- 2004
George Michael: A Different Story
Self
Back To The 80's - Live In Concert
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Self · 1 episode
Kinky Gerlinky
Self
- 2002
Culture Club Live At The Royal Albert Hall 20th Anniversary Concert
Self
Greatest Hits of the 70's & 80's
Self (archive footage)
Party in the Park 1999
Self
The Legend of Leigh Bowery
Self
- 2001
The New Romantics: A Fine Romance
Self
- 2000
The Chemical Generation
Self - Narrator
1990s
- 1999
After Stonewall
Self
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
The Mrs Merton Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1993
RuPaul's Christmas Ball
Self
The Boy Next Door: A Profile of Boy George
Self
- 1992
Dorothée : Le cadeau de la rentrée
Self
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Total Normal
Self · 1 episode
- 1987
- 1985
The Max Headroom Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1984
'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video
Self
Culture Club: A Kiss Across the Ocean
Self
Al TV
Self · 1 episode
- 1982
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
Steppin' Out
Self
- 1978