
Biography
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the rock band the Velvet Underground, with a solo career that spanned five decades.
Acted in 39
2020s
- 2022
Andy Warhol's America
Movie
Andy Warhol's America
TV
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
(archive footage)
- 2015
Heart of a Dog
Doctor
- 2011
Lou Reed Live Performances 1972 & 1974
Movie
- 2010
Homeland: The Story of the Lark
Movie
Red Shirley
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Lou Reed - Lowest Form of Life
Movie
- 2008
Lou Reed: Through the Years: New York 1983 - Spain 2004
Vocals / Guitar
New York Rock at the BBC
Movie
Andy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver Factory
Movie
- 2007
Zeitkratzer And Lou Reed: Metal Machine Music
Electric Guitar
Lou Reed: Live
Vocals / Guitar
- 2006
Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side
Movie
- 2005
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
Movie
- 2003
1990s
- 1998
- 1995
Blue in the Face
Man with Strange Glasses
Nico Icon
Movie
- 1993
The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII
guitar, vocals
Faraway, So Close!
Lou Reed
- 1992
Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey
Performer
1980s
- 1984
Lou Reed: Live in Barcelona
Movie
- 1983
Get Crazy
Auden
- 1980
One Trick Pony
Steve Kunelian
Rock 'n' Roll Man - Lou Reed in concerto 1980
Movie
Live in Firenze
Cantante e musicista
1970s
- 1977
Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977
Movie
- 1972
The Velvet Underground at Bataclan '72
Movie
1960s
- 1966
Moe Gets Tied Up
Movie
Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein
Movie
No release date
Final Weapon
The Holder
Sound 8
2020s
- 2026
Who Loves The Sun
Music
- 2023
Silver Plate
Music
2000s
- 2007
Zeitkratzer And Lou Reed: Metal Machine Music
Music
Lou Reed's Berlin
Music
Perfect Day
Music
1990s
- 1990
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
Original Music Composer
1980s
- 1988
Coverup: Behind the Iran Contra Affair
Music
1960s
- 1966
Chelsea Girls
Original Music Composer
Wrote 3
2020s
- 2023
Rodolphe Burger rend hommage à Rachid Taha
Author
- 2021
Oh Boy! What's Wrong With You?!
Story
2000s
- 2007
Lou Reed's Berlin
Lyricist
Directed 1
2010s
- 2010
Red Shirley
Director
Produced 1
2010s
- 2010
Red Shirley
Producer
Appearances87
2020s
- 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Self (archive footage)
- 2022
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
WBCN and the American Revolution
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
Popular Voices at the BBC
Self (archive footage) · 3 episodes
Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story
Self
- 2016
Taylor & Ultra: On the 60s, The Factory, and Being a Warhol Superstar
Self (archive footage)
- 2015
A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
self
- 2014
Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000
Himself
- 2013
Lou Reed - Remembered
Self (Archival footage)
- 2012
David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust
Self (archive footage)
Anton Corbijn Inside Out
Self
- 2010
Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973: The Sacred Triangle
Self (archive footage)
Beautiful Darling
Self (archive footage)
Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Self
2000s
- 2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests
Self
- 2008
A Not So Silent Night
Self
Palermo Shooting
Self
- 2007
365 Day Project
Self
Lou Reed's Berlin
Self
Seven Ages of Rock
Self · 7 episodes
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
Self
- 2006
Patti Smith at Anthology Film Archives Febr. 19, 1998
Self
The Harry Smith Project Live
Self
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
Self
- 2005
Lou Reed Live at Montreux 2000
Himself
- 2004
Lou Reed: Spanish Fly: Live in Spain
Self
- 2003
The Blues
Self · 1 episode
- 2001
Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer
Self
The Plastic People of the Universe
Self
David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session
Self
- 2000
Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1998
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
Self
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Self
- 1997
David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Celebration
Self - Special Guest
David Bowie: An Earthling at 50
Self - Live on Stage with Bowie
- 1995
- 1994
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
Self
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Self
- 1993
Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe
Self
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Self
- 1990
One World, One Voice
Self
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections
Self
Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella
Self
1980s
- 1989
Decade
Self
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Self
Warhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the Sixties
Self (archive footage)
- 1988
Permanent Record
Himself
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Self
- 1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Self
- 1986
Bye Bye Kipling
Self
- 1985
The Making of Sun City
Self
- 1984
Lou Reed Live at Capitol Theatre
Self
- 1983
The Making of Rock & Rule
Self
- 1982
1970s
- 1977
How the Ladies Pay (Lou Reed)
Self
- 1975
- 1974
Lou Reed - Ancienne Belgique 22-05-1974
Himself
- 1973
Jimi Hendrix
Self
- 1970
The Velvet Underground: Loaded
Self
Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks
Self
1960s
- 1968
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
Self
- 1967
The Velvet Underground in Boston
Himself
Exploding Plastic Inevitable
Himself
- 1966
Venus in Furs
Himself
Screen Test [ST263]: Lou Reed
Himself
The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards
Himself
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
Self
Screen Test [ST271]: Lou Reed (Hershey)
Himself
Screen Test [ST268]: Lou Reed (Apple)
Himself
The Velvet Underground Rehearses
Self
Salvador Dalí
Self
Screen Test [ST265]: Lou Reed (Eye)
Himself
Screen Test [ST264]: Lou Reed
Himself
Screen Test [ST270]: Lou Reed (Hershey)
Himself
- 1965
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
Self
The Making of an Underground Film
Self
- 1964
Whips
Self
Thanked in the credits2
2000s
- 2007
Nanking
Thanks