
Acting
Les Claypool
Born 1963-09-29 · Richmond, California, USA
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming,whammy bar bends (unusual on a bass guitar) and slapping.
Acting credits
6.3Amiable slackers Bill and Ted are once again roped into a fantastical adventure when De Nomolos, a villain from the future, sends evil robot duplicates of the two lads to terminate and replace them. The robot doubles actually succeed in killing Bill and Ted, but the two are determined to escape the afterlife, challenging the Grim Reaper to a series of games in order to return to the land of the living.
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991
8.1Trey Parker and Matt Stone celebrate South Park's 25th anniversary with a concert in Colorado, featuring Primus and Ween.
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2022
NRPrimus Live Webcast from Bonnaroo June 10, 2011 Setlist: 1.Groundhog's Day 2.Prelude To A Crawl 3.Hennepin Crawler 4.American Life 5.Harold Of The Rocks 6.Last Salmon Man 7.Over The Falls 8.Tragedy's A' Comin' 9.Jerry Was A Race Car Driver 10.Over The Electric Grapevine 11.Jilly's On Smack 12.Green Ranger 13.Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers 14.Tommy The Cat
Primus - Bonnaroo
2011
7.5An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010
6.2Electric Apricot is a spoof of jam bands centered on the titular band, presented in the style of "This Is Spinal Tap."
Electric Apricot
2007
10.0Videoplasty is the third home video by Primus, following 1993's Cheesy Home Video and the fan club exclusive Horrible Swill. Videoplasty was released at the end of 1998 to compliment to the band's recent covers EP Rhinoplasty, and is composed mostly of highlights from a live show performed on October 14 that year at The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, California. This live footage is interspersed with montages of clips filmed during previous tours and at other recent shows, footage shot backstage and in the studio, animations by bassist Les Claypool, and the band's then-current music videos, spanning back two years to the recording of the Brown Album and presented in approximate reverse-chronological order.
Primus - Videoplasty
1998
6.7Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective known as The Residents…a story that spans 40 years and is clouded in mystery. Many details surrounding the group are secret, including the identities of its members. They always perform wearing masks and costumes, which is part of their magic. At its heart, this story is about perseverance and chasing your dream. The Residents never caved to convention. They never compromised. They’ve followed their muse for decades and thousands of fans have hung on for the ride. Along the way they’ve also inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice.
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
2015
10.0An independent documentary about the world's most mysterious band, The Residents. The film covers stories, concerts, interviews, and rare clips that trace the trajectory of the American group over more than half a century. Awarded by the band itself, this production is the first and only one in Portuguese that dared to delve deep into the cryptic archives of the world's most anonymous group.
The Residents - A Documentary
2024
4.7When John takes his San Francisco friends to his deceased uncle's remote ranch to hunt wild pigs, it seems like a typical guys weekend with guns - despite the presence of John's sexy girlfriend Brooks. But as John and his crew trek deeper into the forest, they begin tracking the awful truth about his uncle's demise and the legend of The Ripper -- a murderous three-thousand-pound black boar!
Pig Hunt
2008
6.0The life and the sound of Bernie Worrell, best known as a founding member of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective and a touring member of Talking Heads in the 1980s.
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth
2005
4.0Depressed, small-town ventriloquist Henry finally comes out of his shell when his puppet ‘Moxxy’ begins speaking up for him. All is seemingly well until the cruel and charismatic puppet becomes uncontrollable, resulting in a bizarre battle of wills and even murder.
The Murders of Brandywine Theater
2014
A rock-n-roll sex comedy about a young girl who will do anything to become a rock star, working in an LA domination parlor to support herself.
Pink as the Day She Was Born
1997
7.0The fascinating life of South Park's musical cafeteria employee, Jerome "Chef" McElroy, is examined in this exclusive behind-the-scenes special. Chef's influence on a generation of musicians and rock stars is revealed through candid interviews with Elton John, Flea, Ike Turner, Meatloaf, Ozzy Osborne and many others. This one-off mockumentary is produced in the style of VH1's Behind the Music.
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998
7.0Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
2001
NRDVD and Blu-ray release of the Primus Album Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Primus: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
2013
NRIn late 2024, the mind boggling and undefinable rock band Primus found themselves in search of a drummer. They scoured the galaxy for the greatest drummers available. After over 6100 eager submissions, this is what they narrowed it down to. Welcome to the Primus Interstellar Drum Derby.
Primus Interstellar Drum Derby
2025
NRIn 2003, after recording The Deep End, Volume 1 (2001) and Volume 2 (2002), Gov't Mule gathered several musicians that had worked on the Deep End sessions as well as a few other friends for a live concert. This was intended as the culmination of the Deep End project, which was a tribute to their late bassist Allen Woody, who died in 2000. Two CD plus DVD set recorded live at the historic Deepest End Concert in New Orleans, LA on May 3rd, 2003. DVD includes 15 minutes of behind the scenes footage plus a photo gallery. Starring Gov't Mule (Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, and Danny Louis). Featuring appearances by bass players Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, Jason Newsted, Victor Wooten, George Porter, Jr, Dave Schools, Greg Rzab, Rob Wasserman, and more. Also featuring appearances by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Fred Wesley, Karl Denson, Bernie Worrell, Bela Fleck, and many others.
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
2003
NRPrimus live at a German festival during their Brown Album era, featuring Brian ‘Brain’ Mantia on drums.
Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley
1997
7.3From the shifting fault lines of Hollywood fantasies and the economic and racial tensions of Reagan's America, Fishbone rose and became one of the most original bands of the last 25 years. With a blistering combination of punk and funk they demolished the walls of genre and challenged the racial stereotypes and the political order of the music industry and of the nation.
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011
9.0Les Claypool and Sean Lennon of The Claypool Lennon Delirium perform live at House of Blues Boston. Featuring interviews with Claypool and Lennon, this concert film showcases the band in fine form.
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
2016
NRA tawdry look at Primus on the road in 1998
Primus - Horrible Swill
1998
Cheesy Home Video is the first home video from Primus, released in 1992 on VHS in conjunction with the band's first covers EP Miscellaneous Debris. The video includes three music videos interspersed with live footage filmed in the United States and Europe from the Roll the Bones tour, and interviews with the band at home and on Les Claypool's boat, hosted by Bob Cock.
Primus - Cheesy Home Video
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5.5The first concert dvd from Primus launches their new spin-off label, Frizzle Fry, Inc. Filmed at the last US show in June, 2004 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, this dvd captures the band at their live peak. The Hallucino-Genetics Tour this past summer culminated a year of hugely successful live performances for the original lineup of the band.
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
2004
6.8Gatling Pictures' "Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story" examines the life and work of Mark Sandman, deceased frontman of Boston "low rock" band Morphine. From his Newton, Mass., roots to his travels across America and around the globe, Sandman left an indelible imprint as one of the most distinctive musicians of his generation. Along with revisiting the "unique and sultry sound" of his music, the film explores the meaning of family through this critically praised and personally conflicted singer, songwriter and innovative instrumentalist.
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
2011
Behind the camera
NRPrimus Live Webcast from Bonnaroo June 10, 2011 Setlist: 1.Groundhog's Day 2.Prelude To A Crawl 3.Hennepin Crawler 4.American Life 5.Harold Of The Rocks 6.Last Salmon Man 7.Over The Falls 8.Tragedy's A' Comin' 9.Jerry Was A Race Car Driver 10.Over The Electric Grapevine 11.Jilly's On Smack 12.Green Ranger 13.Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers 14.Tommy The Cat
Primus - Bonnaroo
2011
6.2Electric Apricot is a spoof of jam bands centered on the titular band, presented in the style of "This Is Spinal Tap."
Electric Apricot
2007
6.2Electric Apricot is a spoof of jam bands centered on the titular band, presented in the style of "This Is Spinal Tap."
Electric Apricot
2007
10.0Videoplasty is the third home video by Primus, following 1993's Cheesy Home Video and the fan club exclusive Horrible Swill. Videoplasty was released at the end of 1998 to compliment to the band's recent covers EP Rhinoplasty, and is composed mostly of highlights from a live show performed on October 14 that year at The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, California. This live footage is interspersed with montages of clips filmed during previous tours and at other recent shows, footage shot backstage and in the studio, animations by bassist Les Claypool, and the band's then-current music videos, spanning back two years to the recording of the Brown Album and presented in approximate reverse-chronological order.
Primus - Videoplasty
1998
NRMusic video for Beats Antique featuring Les Claypool on Bass and vocals. Animated in Claymation, in the style of a "oner", or one continuous shot. As part of Beats Antique's "Thousand Faces" tour, this film was projected in-concert on a screen behind the band, along with projection mapped claymation elements in front of the band.
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
2013