Biography
William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his first major hit and signature song of the same name as well as the similarly named 1973 album, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States.
Acted in 15
2020s
- 2023
Breaking Rachmaninoff
Movie
2010s
- 2016
- 2013
12-12-12
Movie
1990s
- 1997
The Rhythm of Life
TV
Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers
Movie
- 1995
Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind
(voice) (archive footage)
- 1992
- 1991
Tribute to Harry Chapin
Movie
- 1990
Bon Jovi: Final Countdown
Vocals
Lennon: A Tribute
Movie
1980s
- 1988
- 1984
Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena
vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica
1970s
- 1978
Billy Joel - Bremen 1978
Movie
Sound 4
1990s
- 1992
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
- 1983
Produced 1
2020s
- 2024
Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden
Executive Producer
Appearances79
2020s
- 2025
Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives
Self
- 2024
Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden
Self
- 2023
Ron Delsener Presents
Self
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
Self
- 2022
Finding Sandler
Self
Billy Joel: In Black & White
Self
- 2020
Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something
Self
2010s
- 2019
Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On
Self · 2 episodes
- 2017
The Session
Himself · 2 episodes
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
Self
Free to Rock
Self
Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul
Self
- 2016
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Self
- 2015
Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015
Self
- 2014
The Art of McCartney
Self
Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia
Self
- 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
The Greatest Event in Television History
Self · 1 episode
- 2011
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Self
The Love We Make
Self
Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium
Self
- 2010
Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea
Self
2000s
- 2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City
Self
Havana Jam '79
Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Self (archive footage)
- 2007
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Self
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
Self
- 2006
Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome
himself
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
Self
- 2005
Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams
Self
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
The Hamptons
Self
The Hamptons
Self · 2 episodes
- 2001
Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection
Self
Billy Joel: In His Own Words
Self
The Concert for New York City
Self
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Self - Performer
Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection
Self
- 2000
Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits
Self - Guest Appearance
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration
Self - Host
1990s
- 1999
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Self
- 1998
Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face
Self
- 1997
Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III
Self
Garth Live from Central Park
Self
- 1996
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Self (archive footage)
- 1995
The Music Biz
Self · 2 episodes
- 1994
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 episode
- 1993
Billy Joel: Shades of Grey
Self
- 1991
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Self
The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time
Self
1980s
- 1988
A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR
Self - Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar
- 1987
Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad
Self - Performer
- 1985
- 1983
Billy Joel: Live From Long Island
Self
- 1980
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
1970s
- 1979
- 1975
- 1973
1960s
- 1964
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
- 1956
- 1952
