Gary Numan

Acting

Gary Numan

Born 1958-03-08 · Hammersmith, London, UK

Acting credits

Urgh! A Music War poster
7.5

Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.

Urgh! A Music War

1981

Nash the Slash Rises Again! poster
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Nash The Slash was deliciously surreal, verging on demented. A mummy wrapped in surgical bandages, an invisible man in full formal white tuxedo and top hat buzz-sawing his violin through endless reams of electronics, melodies and distortion. His music and image were demanding. His life was rock fantasy. ‘NASH THE SLASH RISES AGAIN!’ uncovers the sinister Canadian electronic music innovator. A classically trained violinist and multi-instrumentalist, he created music that was an unlikely combination of prog-rock, punk-rock, classic-rock, psychedelic fused with techno and industrial before they had names. The end result is an unearthly life drenched in film history, enveloped in a wall of sound that would do Phil Spector justice. A career embodied in artistic integrity, courage and the price-tag that comes with it. ‘NASH THE SLASH RISES AGAIN!’ unwinds the bandages of a ground-breaking, mad musical scientist whose career decomposed before the world caught up.

Nash the Slash Rises Again!

2025

Synth Britannia poster
7.9

Documentary following a generation of post-punk musicians who took the synthesiser from the experimental fringes to the centre of the pop stage.

Synth Britannia

2009

The Mighty Boosh: Making Boosh 3 poster
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A documentary on the production of series three of The Mighty Boosh.

The Mighty Boosh: Making Boosh 3

2008

Gary Numan: Android In La La Land poster
7.2

The Godfather of electronic music is on a one-way trip to crack America, returning to the studio for the first time in nearly a decade. Android is a celebration of a music-making pioneer and the love story that helped him turn his life around.

Gary Numan: Android In La La Land

2016

Gary Numan: Reinvention poster
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First shown on TV in 2011, this film is the fascinating story of British Rock Star Gary Numan. From his early meteoric success through mid career crisis and near catastrophe to his renaissance and subsequent evolution into industrial overload. Includes contributions from Trent Reznor, Phil Oakey, Little Boots, Andy McCluskey, Noel Fielding & Martin Mills. This is the story of Reinvention. This DVD edition includes over 45 minutes of extra previously unseen footage. The 45 minutes extra are a mixture of new interviews with Gary and extended footage from sections on the original (longer versions of guest interviews for example), plus scenes that didn't appear on the original at all.

Gary Numan: Reinvention

2011

Hunting Venus poster
7.3

Former pop-star turned con artist Simon Delancey is kidnapped by two fans of his eighties band the Venus Hunters, and blackmailed to re-form the band for one final show.

Hunting Venus

1999

27: Gone Too Soon poster
5.8

Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but it was not until the death of Kurt Cobain, about two and a half decades later, that the idea of a "27 Club" began to catch on in public perception, reignited with the death of Amy Winehouse in 2011. Through interviews with people who knew them, such as music stars, critics, medical experts and unseen footage, the lives, music, and artistry of those who died at 27 are investigated with a bid to find answers.

27: Gone Too Soon

2018

Legacy poster
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When the Live At The Forum CD and vinyl packages were released in 2016 to celebrate the three classic Numan albums, Replicas, The Pleasure Principle and Telekon, there was one obvious thing missing. A film of the show itself. So, when Gary toured those albums around the UK again last year we fixed that mistake and filmed the Liverpool Olympia show on September 16th. Gary remembers the show this way: “When it comes to playing in front of a great crowd who are with you on every beat of every song, this show would be right up there with the best. The crowd were amazing, just an incredible atmosphere for the whole night. But, as a band, I gave up counting how many mistakes we made. I think we gave up accuracy for the sheer joy of running around and having fun. It really was fun though.

Legacy

2017

Gary Numan - The Touring Principle poster
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Recorded live at Hammersmith Odeon, London - September 28, 1979

Gary Numan - The Touring Principle

1979

Nine Inch Nails: Live at the Wiltern Theatre poster
7.3

The first part of the amazing last show, recorded by fans for fans! On September 10, 2009, Nine Inch Nails played their last show in Los Angeles at The Wiltern. A setlist of 38 tracks with guests Mike Garson, Gary Numan, Atticus Ross, Dave Navarro, and The Dillinger Escape Plan.

Nine Inch Nails: Live at the Wiltern Theatre

2009

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Gary Numan's Intruder live show at the OVO Arena, Wembley in May 2022 was an electrifying display of innovation, artistry, energy and poignancy. An unforgettable experience for Numan and Numanoids alike. A Perfect Circle is a perfect blend of past and future, darkness and light, and electronic innovation. As a pioneering figure in music, Numan continues to push the boundaries of performance, proving that his influence in both electronic and rock genres remains as strong as ever. For those fortunate enough to witness it, the show was a testament to his enduring legacy and a glimpse into the future of live music.

Gary Numan A Perfect Circle: Live At OVO Arena Wembley

2025

Gary Numan: Resurrection poster
7.3

40 years after he last played the Wembley Arena, Gary Numan staged the comeback of a lifetime. Follow Numan on his road back to Wembley and follow his turbulent careers, from the crushing lows to the exhilarating highs.

Gary Numan: Resurrection

2022

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Director Aaron Barnett turns a personal quest — meeting reclusive former rock idol Roger Taylor of "Duran Duran" — into a remarkable musical retrospective encompassing the entire decade of the 80's.

Searching for Roger Taylor

2000

Gary Numan: 1,000: Live at the Electric Ballroom poster
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On 15 April 2023, Gary Numan marked a monumental milestone in a lengthy career with his 1,000th live performance, at the Electric Ballroom in London’s Camden Town. The show, the last of three sold-out gigs at the iconic venue, was a testament to Numan's enduring influence and the unwavering devotion of his fans. The 1,000th show was more than just a concert; it was a celebration of Gary Numan's remarkable career and his profound impact on electronic and industrial music. With a career spanning multiple decades, Numan continues to push boundaries and inspire generations of musicians. As the final notes of "Are 'Friends' Electric?" faded into the night, it was clear that Gary Numan's unique sonic language will continue to evolve and captivate for years to come.

Gary Numan: 1,000: Live at the Electric Ballroom

2025

Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound poster
8.0

Jean-Michel Jarre is one of the pioneers of electronic music. He is a composer, performer, songwriter, and producer whose pioneering approach to electronic music and live performance has influenced a generation. The emergence of the album "E-Project"is album is the focus of the documentary "A Journey Into Sound" by Birgit Herdlitschke. The film also airs the secret of success of Jean-Michel Jarre. With material from private and public archives, the film looks back on his youth, the first experiments with electronic music and his relationship with his famous father Maurice Jarre (composer of soundtrack for "Lawrence of Arabia", "Doctor Zhivago").

Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound

2015

Gary Numan - Replicas Live poster
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Gary Numan - Replicas Live

2008

Gary Numan - The Skin Mechanic Live poster
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Gary Numan rose to prominence with his heavily stylized synthesizer music and unique personal style. Gary is still recognized as one of the pioneers of electronic music, still creating challenge work some 25 years after enjoying early success with Are Friends Electric? This 10 song live concert includes all of his hits including "Cars," "America," "Hunger," and more.

Gary Numan - The Skin Mechanic Live

1989

Gary Numan: Moogfest 2016, Day 2 - The Pleasure Principle poster
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At Moogfest 2016, held May 19-22, 2016 in Durham, NC, Gary Numan and his band performed three shows, to standing-room-only audiences. In his Thursday-Saturday night residency at Moogfest, Numan featured one of his classic albums each night: Replicas, The Pleasure Principle, and Telekon.

Gary Numan: Moogfest 2016, Day 2 - The Pleasure Principle

2016

Gary Numan: When the Sky Came Down (Live at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester) poster
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Gary’s sold out show with The Skaparis Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. The setlist includes songs from his highly successful ‘Savage’ album and classic tracks including the No.1 single ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’, with the DVD capturing the full breathtaking concert for fans to relive again.

Gary Numan: When the Sky Came Down (Live at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester)

2019

I Dream of Wires poster
6.5

An independent documentary film about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer — exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. Inventors, musicians, and enthusiasts are interviewed about their relationship with the modular synthesizer — for many, it's an all-consuming passion.

I Dream of Wires

2014

Gary Numan: The Pleasure Principle (Live): London poster
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Recorded Live at O2 Indigo, London 03.12.2009

Gary Numan: The Pleasure Principle (Live): London

2010

Gary Numan: Decoder (Live in Australia) poster
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Decoder is a live concert film by iconic electro-industrial singer Gary Numan recorded at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia, on 5 March, 2009

Gary Numan: Decoder (Live in Australia)

2013

Gary Numan: Machine Music Live poster
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Recorded live on the Machine Music Tour at the Dome, Brighton on 3rd June 2012, electronic pioneer Gary Numan plays his first ever singles tour featuring everything from the punk debut ‘That’s Too Bad’ to his first electronic release ‘Down In The Park’ and the hits including ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’, ‘Cars’, ‘Complex’, ‘We Are Glass’, ‘I Die: You Die’, ‘This Wreckage’ and ‘Berserker’ plus recent hits such as ‘Rip’ and ‘Crazier’.

Gary Numan: Machine Music Live

2013