Damon Albarn

AKA: Gorillaz, Monkey, Дэймон Албарн
0.7133

1968-03-23

Whitechapel, London, England, UK

Biography

Damon Albarn, OBE (born 23 March 1968) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is best known as the lead singer of the British rock band blur as well as co-founder, vocalist, instrumentalist and principal songwriter of the virtual band Gorillaz.

Crew Roles

101 Reykjavik
Music
Ordinary Decent Criminal
Original Music Composer
Gorillaz: Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House
Writer
Gorillaz: Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House
Music
National Theatre Live: wonder.land
Musical
Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong
Creator
Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong
Music
Journey to the East
Music
Ravenous
Original Music Composer
Starshaped
Executive Producer
Journey to the East
Director
Le vol du Boli
Compositor
Broken
Original Music Composer
The Kid Who Would Be King
Original Music Composer
Silent Running
Executive Producer
Silent Running
Music
Ong Ong
Music
The Boy in the Oak
Music
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Executive Producer
Lucy
Songs
Blur: Showtime - Live At Alexandra Palace
Executive Producer
Artificial
Original Music Composer
Artificial
Songs
Trainspotting
Songs
Broken
Songs
National Theatre Live: wonder.land
Original Music Composer
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {100}

Self [Gorillaz]

2021-12-08 5.5

Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong

The set features songs from the Song Machine project, along with some revered classics from the group’s back catalogue. The full Gorillaz live band, plus a choice selection of featured artists, showc ...
Genre :Music, Animation, Documentary

Jason

1997-09-26 6.2

Face

Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain. Teaming up with a gang of other has-beenish crims, he commits one bank job too many. The ...
Genre :Crime, Drama, Thriller

Self

2006-11-11 8.1

Gorillaz | Phase Two: Slowboat to Hades

These award-winning videos and hi-tech performances to their inventive animated shorts, acceptance speeches and more can be accessed through the interactive menu, a brand new 3D DVD reconstruction of ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self [blur]

2014-04-11 0

Britpop at the BBC

Raiding the BBC archives for a rich treasure trove of the joy and the time that was Britpop. It features Elastica, Sleeper, Suede, Menswear, Blur v Oasis, plus many others. ...
Genre :Music

Self

2010-01-14 7.4

Blur: No Distance Left to Run

A documentary film about the British rock band Blur. Following the band during their 2009 reunion and tour, the film also includes unseen archive footage and interviews. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2021-11-05 0

Damon Albarn: ARTE Concert Festival

ARTE Concert Festival welcomes the legendary Damon Albarn. He performs his new album live: The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows. Setlist: "The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream ...
Genre :Music

Self - Vocals [Gorillaz]

2006-03-27 7.6

Gorillaz: Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House

Demon Days: Live at the Manchester Opera House is a Grammy Award nominated live DVD by Gorillaz, It compiles live performances by the band from the 1st through the 5th of November 2005 at the Manchest ...
Genre :Music

Self

2003-03-07 6.6

Live Forever

In the mid-1990s, spurred on by both the sudden world-domination of bands such as Oasis and Prime Minister Tony Blair's "Cool Brittania" campaign, British culture experienced a brief and powerful boos ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

1995-09-11 0

Help! War Child

The story of the 1995 charity compilation album, "Help!", released to raise funds for the War Child charity. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2008-02-07 7.3

Bananaz

A documentary on the cryptic cartoon band, Gorillaz. From 2000-2006 director Ceri Levy filmed the creators behind the scenes, revealing the first drawings, animations and music, and following the evol ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self [Gorillaz]

2023-03-03 8

Gorillaz | MTV World Stage

Performing live from the Tonhalle, Dusseldorf, Germany. Gorillaz played live in this unique classical venue to an intimate audience. ...
Genre :Music

Self

2015-12-05 0

Blur: The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong

'The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong’ is a 30-minute film about the making of blur’s new album, featuring exclusive interviews and personal studio footage shot by the band. ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self

2023-07-26 0

Blur Presents The Ballad of Darren

Blur present “The Ballad of Darren”, a very special, one-off, global performance of their highly-anticipated new album. ...
Genre :Music

Self

1999-03-10 10

Blur: Live 13 & Bonus Footage

B.L.U.R.E.M.I., No Distance Left to Run, Tender, Battle, Beetlebum, Bugman, Trimm Trabb, Mellow Song & Song 2 (Live 13 at London Depot, 10 March 1999). Plus, Seymour - Dizzy, There's No Other Way BBC ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self [blur]

2023-07-29 10

blur | In Concert BBC Radio 2

A special Radio 2 In Concert performance from blur, recorded in the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a small audience. The set features a selection of classic blur tracks as well as new material. ...
Genre :Music

Self

2012-11-19 8.2

blur: Parklive

Britpop stalwarts blur captured live in performance in the summer of 2012. The gig, held in Hyde Park on August the 12th, was a companion concert to the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Gam ...
Genre :Music

Self

2021-09-01 7.3

Damon Albarn | A Modern British Tale

Walk down memory lane with pop icon Damon Albarn, whose career spanned 30 years of British history as the singer of mythic groups Gorillaz and Blur. He has gone from being Blur’s charismatic frontman ...
Genre :Documentary, Music, TV Movie

Anna's Father (voice)

2007-02-09 5.5

Anna and the Moods

There once was a girl named Anna Young. One day, her family is waiting for their perfect daughter to arrive at the breakfast table and kiss them good morning as always. But this morning Anna wakes up ...
Genre :Animation, Comedy

Self

2005-04-30 6.5

Screaming Masterpiece

A documentary about the bustling Icelandic musical scene. This documentary covers some of Iceland's most talented and well-known musicians. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self [Gorillaz]

2017-07-03 10

Gorillaz | Humanz Live in Cologne

On June 20, 2017, Gorillaz debuted an immersive 360-degree video experience in Cologne that fans all over the world were able to participate in. The show is a part of an album showcase series that in ...
Genre :Music

Self

2018-06-03 10

Gorillaz | Live Rock Am Ring

Genre :Music

2-D (voice)

2002-11-18 0

Game Of Death

The short is a parody of the Bruce Lee film of the same name. ...
Genre :Animation

Self

2022-08-12 0

Gorillaz | Flow Festival 2022

The virtual British band Gorillaz will bring their comic characters to life at Flow Festival 2022. As part of their Gorillaz European tour, they will be stopping off at Flow Festival in Helsinki. An e ...
Genre :Music

Self

2014-06-08 6.7

We Are Many

The story of the biggest demonstration in human history, which took place on 15th February 2003, against the impending war on Iraq. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1995-09-11 0

B-Roads

Follows the band Blur during the The Great Escape era. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2015-03-30 7.3

808

The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it as a dynamic modern instrument, to how it defined hip hop and modern dance culture, through to its contin ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

2-D (voice)

2002-11-18 0

Fancy Dress

The members of Gorillaz do a photo shoot with costumes. ...
Genre :Animation, Comedy

2-D (voice)

2002-11-18 0

Hey! Our Toys Have Arrived!

The Gorillaz unbox toys of themselves. ...
Genre :Animation, Comedy

2-D (voice)

2002-11-18 0

Jump the Gut

2D tries to jump over Russel on a bike. ...
Genre :Animation

2-D (voice)

2006-10-30 0

On The Island

Murdoc gets pooped on by a bird ...
Genre :Animation

2-D (voice)

2002-11-18 0

The Eel

2D puts an Eel in the sink ...
Genre :Animation

2-D (voice)

2005-05-09 0

Gorillaz Talent Quest

The Gorillaz look for a new band member ...
Genre :Animation

Self

2024-03-19 7.5

Record On: The Specials - A Message to You

The Specials don’t just write memorable songs - they soundtrack moments in history. This film explores how the band’s music was influenced by social, economic, and political events and how they have c ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

2023-07-29 8

blur at the BBC

Over the years, Damon, Graham, Alex and Dave have helped to change the face of British music, constantly evolving and leaving musical rivals in their wake. This collection of blur’s greatest performan ...
Genre :Music

Self

2024-07-19 7.389

blur: To the End

Iconic British band blur (“Song 2”, “Girls & Boys”) comes together to record their first album in eight years – the chart-topping The Ballad of Darren – and prepare for the biggest concerts of their c ...
Genre :Documentary, Music, History

Self

2024-09-06 7.4

blur: Live at Wembley Stadium

A cinematic concert film immortalizing blur’s biggest shows to date. Highlights include The Narcissist and St Charles Square from the recent acclaimed #1 album, ‘The Ballad of Darren’, as well as Ther ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self (archive footage)

2005-08-15 0

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

In August 1995 Blur and Oasis were engaged in a head-to-head chart battle which divided music fans and led to a wider argument about British pop music. John Harris, journalist and author of The Last ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self [Gorillaz]

2010-11-24 0

Gorillaz: Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale

Gorillaz fantastic concert at the 20th anniversary of the french TV show "La Musicale". ...
Genre :Music

Self [Gorillaz]

2002-11-26 8.3

Gorillaz | Phase One: Celebrity Take Down

Celebrity Takedown is a compilation DVD by Gorillaz, released in November 2002. The DVD compiles the videos and animatics related to the release of the band's first album, Gorillaz, as well as the rel ...
Genre :Music, Animation, Documentary

Self (archive footage)

2016-09-23 8.5

The Discreet Françoise Hardy

Sensitive lookback on Françoise Hardy's career and life. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2012-07-30 10

Blur: The Singles Night - Live at Wembley Arena

On December 11th, 1999, Blur performed a setlist featuring all their released singles at the time at Wembley Stadium. ...
Genre :Music

Self

1993-09-12 8

Starshaped

Three years of candid camera on the road with Blur, from Reading 1991 through the dark ages of the EEC in 1992 and then on to Modern Life. This 126 minute tour film features live footage including sce ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self

2015-01-01 2

blur at the Zénith, Paris

Blur peform live at Le Zénith in Paris, 2015. ...
Genre :Music

Self

2016-11-03 7

Along for the Ride

A documentary chronicling the filmmaking career of Dennis Hopper. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2017-11-29 7

Gorillaz at Zénith 2017

Genre :Music

Self

2007-04-27 7.061

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self [blur] (archive footage)

2014-01-01 6.833

Oasis vs. Blur | Duel at the Peak of Britpop

During the 90s, Britpop dominated the airwaves and an epic pop rivalry sparked into life when Blur’s single ‘Country House’ went up against Oasis’s ‘Roll With It’ in the charts. ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self [Gorillaz]

2019-12-16 7.6

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2000-11-28 8.5

blur | The Best Of

Blur: The Best Of is a greatest hits compilation album by English Britpop band Blur, first released in late 2000 and is the final Blur album by Food Records. It was released on CD, cassette tape, Mini ...
Genre :Music

Self [blur]

2010-02-15 8.4

Blur: Live at Hyde Park

Hyde Park Concert Film, July 2009. Blur: Live At Hyde Park is the definitive live Blur concert film. Directed by Giorgio Testi, the film was shot on the 2nd of July 2009 in front of a crowd of 55,000 ...
Genre :Music

Self

2010-05-20 0

Gorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in London

Recorded at The Roundhouse in London, UK on 30th April, 2010. ...
Genre :Music

Self

1994-10-07 9

Blur: Showtime - Live At Alexandra Palace

Showtime is a video recording by British rock band Blur, released in February 1995. Directed and edited by Matthew Longfellow and produced by Ceri Levy, the film is a recording of the band's gig at Al ...
Genre :Music

Self

2015-12-02 7

Blur: New World Towers

Charts the iconic British band’s sprawling journey over the last few years – from an unexpected break in Hong Kong which sowed the seeds for their first album as a four piece in 16 years, to a gloriou ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2001-12-12 8

Charts of Darkness

A mockumentary about Gorillaz, the animated love child of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. Set against the context of massive media interest and a growing global following, it follows Channel 4 news re ...
Genre :Documentary

Self [Gorillaz]

2017-06-10 0

Gorillaz: Demon Dayz Festival

Demon Dayz Festival is a live Gorillaz performance that was held on June 10th, 2017 and was sponsored by Red Bull. The event was announced on March 6th, 2017 and was held at the Dreamland amusement pa ...
Genre :Music

Self [Gorillaz]

2010-03-03 0

The Making of Plastic Beach

A documentary about the production, recording and development of Gorillaz' third studio album, Plastic Beach. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2014-07-17 0

Damon Albarn: Montreux Jazz Festival

Damon Albarns 2014 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival with his Tomorrow Robots project. ...
Genre :

Self [Gorillaz]

2020-12-12 0

Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE

Gorillaz live stream event, SONG MACHINE LIVE! ...
Genre :Music

Self

2018-08-09 9.5

Gorillaz | Sziget Festival 2018 (ARTE Concert)

Genre :Music

Self

2021-02-12 0

Africa Express Presents: EGOLI

Chronicling the creative process, intimate collaborations and the fascinating characters behind Africa Express' EGOLI album, recorded in one week in Johannesburg South Africa in 2018 with BCUC, BLK JK ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2021-05-22 0

Glastonbury Festival Presents Live at Worthy Farm

Filmed across the Festival’s Worthy Farm site at landmarks including the Pyramid Field and the Stone Circle, the event will see a range of artists giving their time to perform in support of the Festiv ...
Genre :Music

2021-07-16 2

The Magic Voices of Pop

What is the vocal alchemy that propels pop singers to the pinnacle of success, decade after decade? Can we identify common characteristics in the immense diversity of voices from pop music, past and p ...
Genre :Music, Documentary, TV Movie

Self

1994-04-13 7

Blur: Live on MTV Most Wanted

Blur playing two hits, in less than 10 minutes ...
Genre :Music

Self (archive footage)

2020-02-11 0

The BRITs at 40

In 2020 the BRIT Awards celebrated a massive 40th ever show. In this documentary Jack Whitehall delves into the archives to narrate an entertaining look back at over four decades of highlights from Br ...
Genre :Documentary

2015-01-01 0

The Viking of Sixth Avenue

A documentary about the colorful life, times and music of a true original, Louis “Moondog” Hardin, an eccentric blind musician and composer who had far-reaching artistic influence in spite of a delibe ...
Genre :Documentary

2006-04-06 7

Gorillaz: Demon Days Live in Harlem at Apollo Theater

The visual element of the evenings was provided by Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett and displayed on screens on the stage, and the artists performed in front of the screens, with Damon Albarn in silh ...
Genre :Music

Self

2024-10-12 6.8

Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story

Pauline Black is a multi-talented figure who dedicated four decades to music, while supporting and campaigning for racial equality. Featuring excellent archive and contemporary footage, the film chart ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

2D (voice)

2023-06-14 8

Silent Running

See Murdoc, Noodle and Russel solve the mystery of 2D's disappearance in an epic face-off with a Hollywood-based cult. ...
Genre :Animation, Music

Self

2018-06-24 0

Gorillaz: The Now Now Live from Tokyo

The Now Now performed in Tokyo, Japan for Boiler Room 2018. ...
Genre :Music

Self

2015-06-03 0

Ong Ong

2015 short movie for Blur's song "Ong Ong". ...
Genre :Music, Animation

Self (archive footage)

2025-08-08 0

Gorillaz: House of Kong

A 20 minute looping installation showcasing a montage of clips using footage from previously released Gorillaz documentaries, live shows, music videos, and behind-the-scenes films - including the like ...
Genre :Documentary

Lead Vocals/Keys/Guitar/Melodica

2025-09-03 0

Gorillaz Live (YouTube Music Nights)

Gorillaz debut album performed live in full at Copper Box Arena, London on 29th August 2025. ...
Genre :Music, Animation

Self

2025-11-25 8

Antoine de Caunes : la vie rêvée d'un enfant du rock

Documentary on Antoine de Caunes, a French television presenter, comedian, actor, journalist, writer and film director. ...
Genre :Documentary

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19-2000

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2011-11-28 0

Gorillaz - Single Collection 2001-2011

Gorillaz's DVD with video clips, which was released alongside the CD of the same name. ...
Genre :Music, Animation

Self

2025-09-17 5.5

Together for Palestine

Broadcast of the "Together for Palestine" charity concert organized by Brian Eno along with several artists to raise funds and awareness for Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing genocide in G ...
Genre :Music

1999-12-11 0

Blur: Live at Wembley Arena

Blur play all their singles in a single concert ...
Genre :Music

Self

2012-06-09 0

Jools Holland: London Calling

Jools Holland takes a personal look at the historical influences that have helped to create the sound of London. His journey takes him back to Roman times, and then forward through history until the p ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2014-02-25 3

Fantastic Man

The music of Nigeria’s reclusive synth funk innovator William Onyeabor has reached a new level of exposure via Luaka Bop’s excellent Who Is William Onyeabor? compilation last year, yet many hard facts ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2009-06-28 0

Blur Live at Glastonbury

The emotional Blur comeback headline show in 2009. ...
Genre :Music

Self

2010-06-25 0

Gorillaz Live at Glastonbury

In June 2010, Gorillaz's Escape to Plastic Beach World Tour Live Band played a headlining show at Glastonbury festival. ...
Genre :Music

Self

2005-01-01 6

How Do You Like Iceland?

How do you like Iceland? is a documentary about foreigners' perception of Icelanders. The film is mainly based on interviews with 37 foreigners from 9 countries who come from the world of art, sport, ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2005-11-14 8

John Peel's Record Box

John Peel's Record Box is a documentary film made by Elaine Shepherd, released on 14 November 2005 on Channel 4. It was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award. It is about a small private collection of t ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2001-01-01 0

Top of the Pops: The True Story

BBC documentary on the long-running British TV show, Top of the Pops. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2007-07-04 0

Imagine... Damon & Jamie's Excellent Adventure

Alan Yentob takes a look at the latest project of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, an operatic adaptation of Wu Cheng'en's epic novel 'Monkey: Journey to the West' in collaboration with acclaimed theat ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2016-08-26 0

We're Still Here (Now).... A Documentary about nobody

A meditation on the creation of legendary hip hop act, De La Soul's, chart topping album, '...and the anonymous nobody.' ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1995-01-01 9

Queen: Champions of the World

This documentary on the music group Queen includes performance and rehearsal footage, and exclusive interviews from backstage at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

0

Tibetan Freedom Concert

Documentary surrounding the festival. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2001-11-02 6

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self [blur]

1996-02-09 6.8

TFI Friday

TFI Friday was an entertainment show broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2000. The show was produced by Ginger Productions, written by Danny Baker and hosted by Chris Evans, for ...
Genre :Comedy

Self (archive footage)

2021-03-06 5.9

This Is Pop

Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self - Musical Guest

2014-02-17 5.9

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

2014-02-17 5.9

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

2011-07-07 6.931

Dynamo: Magician Impossible

Tipped as the most exciting British magician to emerge in decades, Dynamo: Magician Impossible is the story of an ordinary boy from Bradford living an extraordinary life. The series sees the 28-year-o ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2007-05-19 9

Seven Ages of Rock

A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres. ...
Genre :Documentary

self

1997-03-11 3.2

Taff

Taff is a tabloid news magazine airing on the German television network, ProSieben. ...
Genre :News, Talk

Self - Host

1964-01-01 6.6

Top of the Pops

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show. ...
Genre :Reality

Self

1964-01-01 6.6

Top of the Pops

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show. ...
Genre :Reality

2010-03-23 0

BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge

Amazing performances from Radio 1's world famous Live Lounge! ...
Genre :Reality

Self - Performer

2007-02-22 7.2

The Graham Norton Show

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk