Van Morrison

Acting

Van Morrison

Born 1945-08-31 · Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

Acting credits

The Last Waltz poster
7.7

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends.

The Last Waltz

1978

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band poster
6.8

A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band

2020

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10.0

The first official video by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, showing footage of the band whilst touring in Ireland and images of Belfast, including Hyndford Street and Cyprus Avenue.

Van Morrison in Ireland

1981

Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin poster
7.9

A global television broadcast of the event in which former Pink Floyd leader singer and composer Roger Waters led an all-star cast in a mammoth benefit performance of his acclaimed concept album, The Wall. Set in Berlin, Germany less than a year after the destruction of the hated Berlin Wall, Waters was accompanied by disparate talents such as Cyndi Lauper, James Galway, Joni Mitchell and Albert Finney in the classic dark musical tale of a rock star's descent into madness and back.

Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin

1990

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7.0

Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story about how Claude Nobs turned his Swiss town into the home for one of the world’s biggest jazz festivals.

They All Came Out to Montreux

2023

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson poster
NR

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson is a 2024 tribute concert held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, featuring Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Van Morrison, Mavis Staples, Trey Anastasio, and more. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the filmed version captures an all-star celebration of Robertson’s enduring musical legacy.

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 poster
9.0

A celebration of some of the biggest names in music, offering an epic compilation of 60 songs performed over the past 60 years to celebrate BBC Two's diamond anniversary. All the performances featured originated on BBC Two and have formed an important part of the channel's output over its 60-year history. Featuring such musicians as Joni Mitchell, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, Stormzy, Sam Smith, Kylie Minogue, Bob Marley, Blondie and Queen.

60 Songs: BBC Two at 60

2024

Van Morrison  Live In London poster
5.0

Van Morrison showcases tracks from albums including Keep It Simple, Magic Time and Vanlose Stairway, backed by a full band and joined by guests including guitarist Mick Green and organ maestro Georgie Fame.

Van Morrison Live In London

2008

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NR

DVD that accompanied the CD release. Has behind the scenes and rehearsal footage.

Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

2004

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4.0

No synopsis available yet.

Van Morrison – BBC Four Sessions

2008

The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott poster
NR

When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)

The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

1996

Slim Gaillard's Civilisation poster
NR

A 4 part documentary about jazz musician / actor Slim Gaillard with interviews, archival footage & performances.

Slim Gaillard's Civilisation

1989

A Fanatic Heart: Geldof On Yeats poster
1.0

A biography of the poet W. B. Yeats and his contribution to the Irish independence movement as a Protestant nationalist.

A Fanatic Heart: Geldof On Yeats

2016

Rolling With the Blues poster
NR

Compilation of live performances by various blues artists.

Rolling With the Blues

2007

Bang! The Bert Berns Story poster
5.5

Music meets the Mob in this biography of '60s hitmaker and 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bert Berns.

Bang! The Bert Berns Story

2016

Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's poster
NR

Chet Baker plows a uniquely individual furrow in the field of jazz. His trumpet playing is beautifully delicate and takes standard ballads into hitherto unexplored emotional territories. Here Chet is accompanied by Michel Grailler on piano and Riccardo del Fra on bass. Two of Chet's admirers also guest star here: Van Morrison and Elvis Costello.

Chet Baker Live at Ronnie Scott's

1986

Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff poster
NR

In 1971, the Kalvøya adventure started with shows, jazz and folk rock and the festival developed into "The mother of all Norwegian festivals".

Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff

2021

The Day the Music Died poster
8.0

This documentary film is mostly about the New York Pop Festival, which began on July 17, 1970 at Randall's Island, NY, and lasted for three days

The Day the Music Died

1977

Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me poster
NR

Jim Carter tells the story of Lonnie Donegan - a crucial trailblazer in the birth of pop music and modern culture who inspired Lennon and McCartney.

Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me

2016

Rock ‘N’ Roll Goldmine: The San Francisco Sound poster
NR

In the "Summer of Love," when Haight-Asbury was the center of the hippie universe, musicians began exploring the boundaries of rock and roll with free-form, blues-inspired song structures that reflected the social and political upheaval of the times. This psychedelic sound became the soundtrack for an unforgettable era.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Goldmine: The San Francisco Sound

1986

Van Morrison: One Irish Rover poster
NR

One Irish Rover, a documentary focusing on the words and music of Van Morrison, was broadcast in 1991 on BBC 2 Arena TV special and on A&E cable television program. It is a series of live songs with commentary by Morrison about music and poetry, it has some truly amazing performances. It includes the footage of Morrison and Dylan in Greece, Georgie Fame at Ronnie Scott’s, John Lee Hooker, The Chieftains and Danish Radio Big Band.

Van Morrison: One Irish Rover

1991

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 poster
7.0

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977

1977

From a Whisper to a Scream: The Living History of Irish Music poster
7.0

Story of Irish popular music from 1950 to the present day told by the artists, songwriters, producers and executives who made it all happen. It tells of the dramatic evolution from a grey, conservative culture to a vibrant, colourful music scene which has an enormous popularity and influence completely out of proportion to the size of the country.

From a Whisper to a Scream: The Living History of Irish Music

2000

Van Morrison - Live at Montreux 1980 & 1974 poster
5.5

Live at Montreux 1980/1974 is the first official DVD by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released on October 16, 2006. The films consist of two separate performances by Van Morrison at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. It was certified gold in May 2007 and platinum in June 2009.

Van Morrison - Live at Montreux 1980 & 1974

2006