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109 titles |
Projects in Development (2 titles) | Budget |
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Past Film & Video (25 titles) | Budget | Opening Weekend | Gross (US & Canada) | Gross (Worldwide) |
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$119K
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$40MM
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Annette (2021)
Jet Pilot, Composer (as Sparks), Lyrics, Music Producer, Musician, … See more Jet Pilot, Composer (as Sparks), Lyrics, Music Producer, Musician, Soundtrack (A) (A) (A) (B) (Tied The Knot) (The Forest) (New Born Girl) (B) (Respective Success) (The Moon) (She's A Miracle) (Can You Explain It?) (The First Performance]", "We Love Annette!", "We Love Each Other So Much (Lullaby)", "All the Girls", "So Glad To Be Home", "We Love Each Other So Much (Annette)", "You Had No Right", "Murder Of Conductor", "Show Biz (Never Again)", "Hyper Bowl Intro", "Hyper Bowl Aria", "True Love (B)", "He Is A Murderer", "Stepping Back in Time", "Courtroom Spirit", "Sympathy for the Abyss", "It's The End", "We Love Each Other So Much - End Theme", "Bon Voyage", "Rock, Rock, Rock", "Thanks But No Thanks") ((writer: "So May We Start", "True Love", "Intro To Henry's Shows", "The Zygomatic Rap", "Laugh, Laugh, Laugh", "OK, Ready, Laugh!", "So Why Did I Become A Comedian?", "So Why Did You Become A Comedian?", "Introspective", "Opera Bows", "Laugh, Laugh, Laugh", "How 'Bout A Smile, Ann?", "We Love Each Other So Much", "Show Biz News", "I'm an Accompanist", "Aria", "Finale", "Show Biz News", "She's Out of this World!", "Calm Before The Opera", "Six Women Have Come Forward", "Introspective", "You Used to Laugh", "Girl From the Middle of Nowhere", "Lalala", "My Star's In Decline", "Show Biz News", "Lullaby For Annette", "Let's Waltz in the Storm!", "We've Washed Ashore", "Baby Aria", "I Will Haunt You Henry", "We Are The Police", "I'm A Good Father", "Baby Aria", "The Conductor", "Something That Will Blow Your Mind", "Baby Aria", "It's Not Really Exploitation", "Every Night The Same Dream", "Premiere Performance of Baby Annette", "Baby Aria), Performer ("We Love Annette!"), Writer (original story by) See fewer |
€17MM
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$3.7MM
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The Sparks Brothers (2021)
Self, Writer ("Slowboat", "Simple Ballet", "The Race for President", "Girl from Germany", "Beat the Clock", "When I'm with You", "That's Not Nastassia", "I Married a Martian", "Angst in My Pants", "I Predict", "Cool Places", "Lucky Me, Lucky You", "I Wish I Looked a Little Better", "Pretending to Be Drunk", "Tips for Teens", "He's Home", "Limo Driver (Welcome to Hollywood)", "Sparks Documentary Film Fanfare", "Barbecutie", "Hasta Mañana, Monsieur", "Over the Summer", "When You're a French Director", "Girls on the Brain", "Those Mysteries", "A Big Surprise", "So Important", "When Do I Get to Sing 'My Way' (Live at Primavera Festival 2018)", "Scheherazade", "The Rhythm Thief", "I Can't Believe That You Would Fall for All the Crap in This Song", "Let the Monkey Drive", "Likeable", "What the Hell Is It This Time? (Live at Kentish Town Forum May 2018)", "I Wish You Were Fun", "Lawnmower", "Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)", "All That", "Balls", "I Married Myself (Live at the Södra Teatern, Stockholm 2004)", "My Baby's Taking Me Home (Live at Kentish Town Forum May 2018)", "Rock, Rock, Rock (Live at Kentish Town Forum September 2006)", "Dick Around", "Computer Girl", "The Factory", "Chili Farm Farney", "Saccharin and the War", "La Dolce Vita", "Tryouts for the Human Race", "Number One Song in Heaven", "Change", "Music That You Can Dance To", "Armies of the Night", "Little Guy from the Suburbs", "Collaborations Don't Work", "Johnny Delusional") Self, Writer ("Slowboat", "Simple Ballet", "The Race for President", "Girl from Germany", "Beat the Clock", "When I'm with You", "That's Not Nastassia", "I Married a Martian", "Angst in My Pants", "I Predict", "Cool Places", "Lucky Me, Lucky You", "I Wish I Looked a Little Better", "Pretending to Be Drunk", "Tips for Teens", "He's Home", "Limo Driver (Welcome to Hollywood)", "Sparks Documentary Film Fanfare", "Barbecutie", "Hasta Mañana, Monsieur", "Over the Summer", "When You're a French Director", "Girls on the Brain", "Those Mysteries", "A Big Surprise", "So Important", "When Do I Get to Sing 'My Way' (Live at Primavera Festival 2018)", "Scheherazade", "The Rhythm Thief", "I Can't Believe That You Would Fall for All the Crap in This Song", "Let the Monkey Drive", "Likeable", "What the Hell Is It This Time? (Live at Kentish Town Forum May 2018)", "I Wish You Were Fun", "Lawnmower", "Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)", "All That", "Balls", "I Married Myself (Live at the Södra Teatern, Stockholm 2004)", "My Baby's Taking Me Home (Live at Kentish Town Forum May 2018)", "Rock, Rock, Rock (Live at Kentish Town Forum September 2006)", "Dick Around", "Computer Girl", "The Factory", "Chili Farm Farney", "Saccharin and the War", "La Dolce Vita", "Tryouts for the Human Race", "Number One Song in Heaven", "Change", "Music That You Can Dance To", "Armies of the Night", "Little Guy from the Suburbs", "Collaborations Don't Work", "Johnny Delusional") See fewer |
$274K
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$649K
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$1.2MM
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A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)
Writer ("Beat the Clock (Full 12" Extended Version) (1979)") Writer ("Beat the Clock (Full 12" Extended Version) (1979)") See fewer |
$30MM
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$20K
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$305K
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$323K
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The Forbidden Room (2015)
The Faceless Crooner (voice) (as Sparks), Performer ("The Final Derriere"), Producer ("The Final Derriere"), Writer ("The Final Derriere") The Faceless Crooner (voice) (as Sparks), Performer ("The Final Derriere"), Producer ("The Final Derriere"), Writer ("The Final Derriere") See fewer |
$34K
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$48K
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The Overnight (2015)
Writer ("Tryouts For The Human Race") Writer ("Tryouts For The Human Race") See fewer |
$53K
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$1.1MM
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$1.1MM
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Alan Partridge (2013)
Writer ("The Number One Song in Heaven") Writer ("The Number One Song in Heaven") See fewer |
$13K
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$153K
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$10MM
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Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009)
Writer ("The Willys", "Eaten by the Monster of Love") Writer ("The Willys", "Eaten by the Monster of Love") See fewer |
$5MM
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The Intimate Strangers Are Here (2008)
Performer ("Suburban Homeboy", "Intro", "Intro Reprise", "Likeable", "This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us", "Moon over Kentucky") Performer ("Suburban Homeboy", "Intro", "Intro Reprise", "Likeable", "This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us", "Moon over Kentucky") See fewer |
£2K
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Boarding Gate (2007)
Writer ("The No. 1 Song In Heaven") Writer ("The No. 1 Song In Heaven") See fewer |
$11K
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$49K
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$587K
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I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)
Writer ("I Wish I Looked A Little Better") Writer ("I Wish I Looked A Little Better") See fewer |
$24MM
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$9.6MM
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$2MM
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$20K
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$121K
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$1.6MM
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$30MM
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$5.5MM
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$10MM
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$10MM
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Unlawful Entry (1992)
Writer ("Natioanl Crime Awareness Week") Writer ("Natioanl Crime Awareness Week") See fewer |
$10MM
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$57MM
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$57MM
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Black Rain (1989)
Soundtrack ("Singing in the Shower") Soundtrack ("Singing in the Shower") See fewer |
$30MM
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$9.7MM
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$46MM
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$134MM
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$409K
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$2MM
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$2MM
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Fright Night (1985)
Producer ("Armies of the Night"), Writer ("Armies of the Night") Producer ("Armies of the Night"), Writer ("Armies of the Night") See fewer |
$9MM
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$6.1MM
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$25MM
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$25MM
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Heavenly Bodies (1984)
Writer ("Breaking Out of Prison") Writer ("Breaking Out of Prison") See fewer |
$1.1MM
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$1.8MM
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$1.8MM
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Bad Manners (1984)
Songs, Writer ("Growing Pains", "Motorcycle Midget", "Growing Pains (Reprise)") Songs, Writer ("Growing Pains", "Motorcycle Midget", "Growing Pains (Reprise)") See fewer |
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$5.5MM
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$1.6MM
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$1.6MM
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Valley Girl (1983)
Writer ("Eaten By The Monster Of Love" (uncredited), "Angst In My Pants") Writer ("Eaten By The Monster Of Love" (uncredited), "Angst In My Pants") See fewer |
$350K
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$1.9MM
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$17MM
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$17MM
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$9MM
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$908
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Past Television (10 titles) | Episodes |
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Yellowjackets (2023)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Angst in My Pants") (1 episode, 2023) Writer ("Angst in My Pants") (1 episode, 2023) See fewer
Old Wounds (Apr
14,
2023)
Season 2,
Episode 4
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Writer ("Angst in My Pants")
Writer ("Angst in My Pants")
See fewer
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1
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2022)
(TV Series) - Writer ("How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer
How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? (Mar
11,
2022)
Season 4,
Episode 8
-
Writer ("How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?") (uncredited)
Writer ("How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?") (uncredited)
See fewer
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1
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La nuit des Césars (2022)
(TV Series) - Self - Performer & Winner (1 episode, 2022), Writer ("So May We Start") (1 episode, 2022) Self - Performer & Winner (1 episode, 2022), Writer ("So May We Start") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer
47e cérémonie des César (Feb
25,
2022)
Self - Performer & Winner,
Writer ("So May We Start")
Self - Performer & Winner,
Writer ("So May We Start")
See fewer
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1
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Top of the Pops: The Story of 1979 (2014)
(TV Movie) - Writer ("Number One Song in Heaven") Writer ("Number One Song in Heaven") See fewer |
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Bunheads (2013)
(TV Series) - Writer ("I Predict") (1 episode, 2013) Writer ("I Predict") (1 episode, 2013) See fewer
It's Not a Mint (Feb
18,
2013)
Season 1,
Episode 17
-
Writer ("I Predict") (uncredited)
Writer ("I Predict") (uncredited)
See fewer
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1
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Some Jerk with a Camera (2011–2012)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Limo Driver (Welcome to Hollywood)") (1 episode, 2011), Writer ("Mickey Mouse") (1 episode, 2012), Writer ("The Calm Before the Storm", "The Studio Commissary") (1 episode, 2011) Writer ("Limo Driver (Welcome to Hollywood)") (1 episode, 2011), Writer ("Mickey Mouse") (1 episode, 2012), Writer ("The Calm Before the Storm", "The Studio Commissary") (1 episode, 2011) See fewer
It's a Small World Holiday: Part Three (Jan
15,
2012)
Season 1,
Episode 11
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Writer ("Mickey Mouse")
Writer ("Mickey Mouse")
See fewer
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3
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Gilmore Girls (2006)
(TV Series) - Bohemian Troubadour (1 episode, 2006), Writer ("Angst In My Pants") (1 episode, 2006) Bohemian Troubadour (1 episode, 2006), Writer ("Angst In My Pants") (1 episode, 2006) See fewer
The Real Paul Anka (Apr
11,
2006)
Season 6,
Episode 18
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Writer ("Angst In My Pants") (uncredited)
Writer ("Angst In My Pants") (uncredited)
See fewer
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2
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Brothers in Arms (2005)
(TV Movie) - Self, Writer ("Beat the Clock", "How Can I Get to Carnegie Hall?") (uncredited) Self, Writer ("Beat the Clock", "How Can I Get to Carnegie Hall?") (uncredited) See fewer |
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Top of the Pops (1979)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Sparks (5 episodes, 1979), Writer ("Beat the Clock") (2 episodes, 1979), Writer ("The Number One Song in Heaven") (2 episodes, 1979), Writer ("Tryouts For the Human Race") (1 episode, 1979) Self / Self - Sparks (5 episodes, 1979), Writer ("Beat the Clock") (2 episodes, 1979), Writer ("The Number One Song in Heaven") (2 episodes, 1979), Writer ("Tryouts For the Human Race") (1 episode, 1979) See fewer
Episode #16.44 (Nov
1,
1979)
Season 16,
Episode 44
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Self (as Sparks),
Writer ("Tryouts For the Human Race")
Self (as Sparks),
Writer ("Tryouts For the Human Race")
See fewer
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5
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The Kenny Everett Video Cassette (1979)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Number One Song in Heaven") (1 episode, 1979) Writer ("The Number One Song in Heaven") (1 episode, 1979) See fewer
Episode #2.8 (Apr
9,
1979)
Season 2,
Episode 8
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Writer ("The Number One Song in Heaven")
Writer ("The Number One Song in Heaven")
See fewer
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1
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Self (27 titles) |
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La nuit des Césars (2022)
(TV Series) - Self - Performer & Winner (1 episode, 2022) Self - Performer & Winner (1 episode, 2022) See fewer
47e cérémonie des César (Feb
25,
2022)
Self - Performer & Winner
Self - Performer & Winner
See fewer
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Ways to Change the World (2020)
(Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer |
Andy's Treasure Trove (2017)
(Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer |
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2006)
(TV Series) - Self - Performer (1 episode, 2006) Self - Performer (1 episode, 2006) See fewer
Episode #11.3 (Sep
22,
2006)
Season 11,
Episode 3
-
Self - Performer (as Sparks)
Self - Performer (as Sparks)
See fewer
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Never Mind the Buzzcocks (2003)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer |
Video Beat (1985)
(TV Series) - Self / interview (1 episode, 1985) Self / interview (1 episode, 1985) See fewer
Weird Al - Guest Host (Jan
12,
1985)
Season 1,
Episode 43
-
Self / interview
Self / interview
See fewer
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Top of the Pops (1974–1979)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Sparks (12 episodes, 1974) Self / Self - Sparks (12 episodes, 1974) See fewer |
Other (45 titles) |
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Sparks: The Girl is Crying in Her Latte (2023)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Director, Writer Actor, Composer, Director, Writer See fewer |
Diminishing Returns (2022)
(Podcast Series) - Writer ("So May We Start") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("So May We Start") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer
Review of the Year 2021 (Jan
10,
2022)
Season 1,
Episode 273
-
Writer ("So May We Start")
Writer ("So May We Start")
See fewer
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Todd Rundgren & Sparks: Your Fandango (2021)
(Music Video) - Composer, Performer, Producer, Writer Composer, Performer, Producer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: The Existential Threat (2020)
(Music Video) - Actor (singing voice), Composer, Writer Actor (singing voice), Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks - Lawnmower (2020)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Director, Writer Actor, Composer, Director, Writer See fewer |
Sparks - One for the Ages (2020)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: Edith Piaf (2017)
(Music Video) - Russell, Lyrics, Producer Russell, Lyrics, Producer See fewer |
Sparks: What the Hell Is It This Time? (2017)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks - Hippopotamus (2017)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks - Christmas Without A Prayer (2015)
(Music Video) - Composer, Writer Composer, Writer See fewer |
FFS: Call Girl (2015)
(Music Video) - Actor, Writer ("Call Girl") (uncredited) Actor, Writer ("Call Girl") (uncredited) See fewer |
FFS: Johnny Delusional (2015)
(Music Video) - Actor, Writer ("Johnny Delusional") (uncredited) Actor, Writer ("Johnny Delusional") (uncredited) See fewer |
Sparks - Lighten Up Morrissey (2008)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
(Video Game) - Writer ("Cool Places") Writer ("Cool Places") See fewer |
Sparks - Dick Around (2006)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Band Aid 20: Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)
(Music Video) - Russell Mael, Performer ("Do They Know it's Christmas") Russell Mael, Performer ("Do They Know it's Christmas") See fewer |
Sparks - My Baby's Taking Me Home (2003)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks - This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us (official silent film version) (2003)
(Music Video) - Composer, Writer Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks - The Rhythm Thief (2002)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: The Calm Before the Storm (2000)
(Music Video) - Composer, Writer Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: No. 1 Song in Heaven (Plagiarism) (1997)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: (When I Kiss You) I Hear Charlie Parker Playing (1994)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: Now That I Own the BBC (1994)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: When Do I Get to Sing 'My Way' (1994)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer ("When Do I Get to Sing 'My Way'") (uncredited), Writer Actor, Composer, Writer ("When Do I Get to Sing 'My Way'") (uncredited), Writer See fewer |
Sparks: National Crime Awareness Week (1993)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Les Rita Mitsouko & Sparks: Singing in the Shower (1988)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: So Important (1988)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Director, Writer Actor, Composer, Director, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: Music That You Can Dance to (1985)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Director, Writer Actor, Composer, Director, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: With All My Might (1984)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: All You Ever Think About Is Sex (1983)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks with Jane Wiedlin: Cool Places (1983)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: Tips for Teens (1981)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: When I'm with You (1980)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: Beat the Clock (1979)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |
Sparks: Tryouts for the Human Race (1979)
(Music Video) - Actor, Composer, Writer Actor, Composer, Writer See fewer |