Peter Gabriel

Personal Info

Birthday

February 13, 1950

(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Chobham, Surrey, England, UK

Also Known As

Genesis

Peter Gabriel

Biography

Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. More recently he has focused on producing and promoting world music and pioneering digital distribution methods for music. He has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts.

Known For

Recon

Lorca and the Outlaws

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: Illustrated

Sledgehammer

Peter Gabriel - Scratch My Back

The Worst Night of our Lives

Filmography

2025
When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain
as Self
2024
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
as Self
Resynator
as Self
2023
Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)
as Self
2021
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
as Self
Why Are We (Not) Creative?
as Self
2020
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
as Self
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
as Self
2019
Kate Bush: The Sound Witch
as Self (archive footage)
Africa Rising
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
2016
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
as Self
2014
Genesis: Together and Apart
as Self
The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
as Self
Peter Gabriel: Back to Front
as Self - Lead Vocals
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela
as Himself
2013
Peter Gabriel: Live in Athens 1987
as Self - Vocals / Keyboards
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
as Self (archive footage)
Miracle Rising: South Africa
as Self
2012
Peter Gabriel - Live in Philadelphia 2012
as himself
Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So
as Self
Genesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words
as Self
2011
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
as Self
Peter Gabriel: New Blood, Live in London
as Himself
Peter Gabriel - New Blood Trailer - Rhythm of the Heat
as himself
Taken by Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis
as Self
2010
Peter Gabriel - Taking the Pulse
as Self
Peter Gabriel - Scratch My Back
as Lead Vocal
2009
The Real World of Peter Gabriel
as Self
Peter Gabriel: Live in Velez Stadium Buenos Aires
as himself
Prog Rock at the BBC
as Self
2008
Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
as Self
2007
Peter Gabriel - Live in Copenhagen 1983
as himself
Genesis: Up Close and Personal
as Self (archive footage)
Genesis: Turning It on Again
as Self (archive footage)
2006
Genesis: Total Rock Review
as Self (archive footage)
2005
Peter Gabriel: Still Growing Up, Live & Unwrapped
as Himself - Vocals, Keyboard
The Work of Director Anton Corbijn
as Self (segment "My Secret Place")
Genesis: The Video Show
as Self (archive footage)
Peter Gabriel - Growing Up on Tour - A Family Portrait
as Himself
Inside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975
as Self (archive footage)
2003
Peter Gabriel: Growing Up Live
as Himself - Vocals, Keyboards
Freedom Beat
as Self
2001
Genesis | Songbook
as Self
2000
Genesis - Six Hours Live 1972-1980
as self
1999
VH1 Behind the Music: Genesis
as Self (archive footage)
1998
The Paris Concert for Amnesty International
as Self
From Genesis to Revelation
as Self
1996
Recon
as Detective John Grant
1996 VH1 Honors
as self
1994
The Jodorowsky Constellation
as Self
Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live
as Self - Lead Singer, Keyboards
1993
US and Then
as Himself
Daniel Lanois "Rocky World"
as Self
1992
Genesis - Live from Knebworth
as Self
1991
Genesis: A History
as Self
Peter Gabriel - POV
as Self - Vocals, Keyboards
1990
One World, One Voice
as Self
Utterance: The Music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
as Himself
1989
New York Stories
as Self
1988
Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires
as Self
Peter Gabriel, Sting, & Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Now!
as Self - Musician
Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary
as Self - Musician
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
as Self
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
as Self
1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
as Self
1986
Sledgehammer
as Peter Gabriel
Genesis: From the Beginning
as Self (archive footage)
1985
The Making of Sun City
as Self
Video AID
as Self
1984
Lorca and the Outlaws
as Singer at the Club
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
as Self
1983
Genesis - Genesis
as Himself
1979
Kate Bush Christmas Special
as Self
1978
Peter Gabriel: Interview at Rockpalast
as himself
Peter Gabriel: Live at Rockpalast
as Himself
Peter Gabriel - Chorus French TV 1978
as himself
1974
Genesis - Melody 74
as Self
1973
Genesis - Live on Midnight Special
as Self
Genesis - Live at Shepperton Studios
as Self
Genesis - Selling England by the Pound
as Himself
Genesis - Live
as Self
Genesis - Live at Bataclan, Paris
as Self
1972
Genesis - Live at Belgium TV Studio, PopShop'72
as Self