Joe Perry

Acting

Joe Perry

Born 1950-09-10 · Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA

Joe Perry (born September 10, 1950) is an American musician best known as the founding member, lead guitarist, backing and occasional lead vocalist of the rock band Aerosmith. Perry also has his own solo band called The Joe Perry Project, and is a member of the all-star band Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp. He was ranked 84th in Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time and in 2001, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Aerosmith. In 2013, Perry and his songwriting partner Steven Tyler were recipients of the ASCAP Founders Award and were also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In October 2014, Simon & Schuster released Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith, written by Perry with David Ritz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Perry, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Wayne's World 2 poster
6.1

A message from Jim Morrison in a dream prompts cable access TV stars Wayne and Garth to put on a rock concert, "Waynestock," with Aerosmith as headliners. But amid the preparations, Wayne frets that a record producer is putting the moves on his girlfriend, Cassandra, while Garth handles the advances of mega-babe Honey Hornée.

Wayne's World 2

1993

Be Cool poster
5.5

Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive along the way.

Be Cool

2005

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years poster
6.8

An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands and artists such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P..

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988

Unity poster
7.5

Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one another, the animals, and nature. UNITY is a film about why we can't seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years.

Unity

2015

Aerosmith: Masterpieces poster
5.0

An esteemed group of music journalists offer a comprehensive review of the Grammy award-winning classic rock icons and “Bad Boys from Boston."

Aerosmith: Masterpieces

2008

Aerosmith: Monsters Of Rock 2013 poster
7.3

Aerosmith live in Brazil in 2013. Setlist: 01. Intro 02. Back In The Saddle 03. Love In An Elevator 04. Toys In The Attic 05. Oh Yeah 06. Pink 07. Dude (Looks Like A Lady) 08. Rag Doll 09. Cryin' 10. Last Child 11. Jaded 12. Boogie Man 13. Combination 14. Eat The Rich / Whole Lotta Love 15. What It Takes 16. Livin' On The Edge 17. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing 18. No More No More 19. Come Together 20. Mother Popcorn 21. Walk This Way 22. Dream On 23. Sweet Emotion

Aerosmith: Monsters Of Rock 2013

2013

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band poster
4.3

A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978

Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires poster
NR

A documentary explores the formation and journey of the rock supergroup, the Hollywood Vampires.

Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires

2026

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony poster
4.8

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, rock royalty once again gathered to celebrate the induction of another class of performers, influencers and excellent musicians into the Hallowed Hall of Rock. The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes in the Performer category.

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2025

Aerosmith - Camden poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Aerosmith - Camden

2002

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue poster
7.8

From America's deep South, to Detroit and New York this captivating and enlightening documentary special traces the evolution of blues through pivotal moments in American history. Brewer discovers that there was no music called 'the blues' when its creators just stepped into a new feel of musical expressionism… just a means of releasing a lifetime of pain and oppression, from which music, momentarily, set them free.

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017

Concert for Diana poster
7.6

Concert for Diana was a benefit concert held at the then newly built Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, on 1 July 2007, which would have been her 46th birthday. 31 August that year brought the 10th anniversary of her death. The concert was hosted by Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, who helped to organise many of the world's most famous entertainers and singers to perform. Proceeds from the concert went to Diana's charities, as well as to charities of which William and Harry are patrons. The concert was broadcast in 140 countries with an estimated potential audience of 500 million. In December 2006, 22.500 tickets were made available for purchase for the concert, selling out in just 17 minutes. 63.000 people turned out to Wembley Stadium to watch the performances to commemorate Diana.

Concert for Diana

2007

Aerosmith: Rock in Rio 2017 poster
NR

Aerosmith at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 21, 2017. Setlist: Let the Music Do the Talking / Love in an Elevator / Cryin' / Livin' on the Edge / Rag Doll / Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees) / Stop Messin' Around (Fleetwood Mac cover) (Joe Perry on vocals) / Oh Well (Fleetwood Mac cover) / Crazy / I Don't Want to Miss a Thing / Eat the Rich / Come Together (The Beatles cover) / Sweet Emotion / Dude (Looks Like a Lady) / Dream On / Walk This Way

Aerosmith: Rock in Rio 2017

2017

Hollywood Vampires: Live In Rio poster
NR

In 2015, American supergroup Hollywood Vampires played probably their biggest and one of their most legendary concerts in front of over 100,000 fans. Rock in Rio is not only one of the most famous festivals, but also the origin of the Hollywood Vampires' first live album. With Alice Cooper as frontman, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp, Aerosmith legend Joe Perry and producer and songwriter Tommy Henriksen, this band already has a top-class line-up. Still, the list of superstars doesn't end there. Joining them on stage are Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses), Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver) and Bruce Witkin (Grammy nominated producer). Special guests include Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) and Zak Starkey (The Who / Oasis). A star line-up that has never been seen before on a single show. The album was produced by Bob Ezrin (Deep Purple, KISS, Pink Floyd, etc.).

Hollywood Vampires: Live In Rio

2023

Guns N' Roses - Live in Paris poster
10.0

A live concert recorded in June, 6th 1992 in Paris, France with special guests Steven Tyler and Joe Perry from Aerosmith.

Guns N' Roses - Live in Paris

1992

Aerosmith - Woodstock Festival poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Aerosmith - Woodstock Festival

1994

Aerosmith - Live Texxas Jam'78 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Aerosmith - Live Texxas Jam'78

1989

Aerosmith: Live at 1325 Commonwealth Ave. poster
NR

Aerosmith hit the streets of Boston, a day ahead of the release of Music From Another Dimension, to perform in front of 1325 Commonwealth Avenue on November 5, 2012.

Aerosmith: Live at 1325 Commonwealth Ave.

2012

Aerosmith: Permanent Vacation - Live In Philadelphia poster
NR

The group that calls itself "America's greatest rock 'n' roll band" lives up to that label in this 1990 performance at Philadelphia's Spectrum. Their addictions and demons behind them, the original lineup is back -- and in fine form as they perform in support of the album that produced the hits "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Rag Doll" and "Angel" more than 20 years after the band's birth.

Aerosmith: Permanent Vacation - Live In Philadelphia

1990

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory poster
5.2

An intimate look at the lives and legacies of piano player Pinetop Perkins, drummer Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith and guitarist Hubert Sumlin, all Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf sidemen. The film captures some of the last interviews and their final live performances together, before their deaths in 2011. The historic live shows are accompanied by performances and personal insights from many of the blues and rock stars these legendary sidemen inspired including; Bonnie Raitt, Gregg Allman, Derek Trucks, Shemekia Copeland, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Perry, Joe Bonamassa and Johnny Winter.

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory

2016

Slash: Raised On the Sunset Strip poster
6.2

A Directv and Guitar Center documentary highlighting the iconic rock guitarist, Slash. Featuring interviews with Dave Grohl, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Duff Mckagan, Nikki Sixx, and many more...

Slash: Raised On the Sunset Strip

2014

Aerosmith: MTV Unplugged poster
9.0

MTV viewers get the rare opportunity to see legendary hard rockers Aerosmith perform acoustically on this special edition of "MTV Unplugged." Taped live at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City in High Definition TV, band members Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whitford (guitar) perform a rousing 30 minute acoustic medley of their hit songs past and present. Song selections include "Toys In The Attic," "Hang Man Jury," "Big 10 Inch," "Dream On," "Walkin' The Dog," and "Train Kept A Rollin'." "MTV Unplugged" with Aerosmith, with high definition imaging by Captain of America, marks the first airing of a high definition program on the network. Recorded 11 August 1990 at The Ed Sullivan Theater - NYC. Original Premiere Date: 20 September 1990.

Aerosmith: MTV Unplugged

1990

Aerosmith: Big Ones (That You Can Look At) poster
NR

Big Ones You Can Look At is a compilation of music videos, along with outtakes and band interviews. The suggestive title comes from – and is a companion to – the 1994 compilation album Big Ones. Some scenes from the Pump era were culled from the band's previous video compilation The Making of Pump. Along with the band members, various individuals make cameo appearances during the outtakes and making-of segments, including Marty Callner, John Kalodner, and Hank Azaria. The behind the scenes segment for "Eat the Rich" includes the band's collaboration with Melvin Liufau, Wesey Mamea, Liainaiala Tagaloa, Mapuhi T. Tekurio, and Aladd Alationa Teofilo, playing the log drums. Among the notable actors appearing in the videos include: Alicia Silverstone, Liv Tyler, Edward Furlong, Stephen Dorff, Josh Holloway, Jason London, Brandi Brandt, Kristin Dattilo, Lesley Ann Warren, and Nicholas Guest.

Aerosmith: Big Ones (That You Can Look At)

1994

Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll poster
8.0

Story of Chuck Berry told by his relatives and friends.

Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll

2018