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Freddie Mercury

Acting

Born September 5, 1946 · Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania

Died November 24, 1991

Also known as Farrokh Bulsara · Freddie Bulsara · Larry Lurex

Biography

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; September 5, 1946 – November 24, 1991) was a British singer, songwriter, and record producer who achieved fame in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. He was known for his four-octave vocal range, flamboyant stage persona, and charismatic stage performances that often saw him interact with the audience.

Awards & recognition

  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Original Song · 1985 · nominated

Filmography24 titles

A Life in Ten Pictures

2021as Self (archive footage)

Becoming Queen

2004as Self (archive footage)

Queen Live at Wembley '86

1986as Vocals, Piano, Guitar

Queen: Champions of the World

1995as Self (archive footage)

Queen: Days of Our Lives

2011as Self (archive footage)

The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody

2004as Self (archive footage)

Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl

2004as Self (Vocals / Piano)

We Will Rock You

1982as Self

Bohemian Rhapsody

2018Songs

Queen: Rock Montreal & Live Aid

2007

Queen: Rock the World

2017as Self - Member Queen (archive footage)

Classic Albums

1997as Self (archive footage)

Great Pretender

2020Theme Song Performance

Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody

2015as Self - Queen (archive footage)

Wham!

2023as Self (archive footage)

Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender

2012as Self (archive footage)

Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen

2018as Self (archive footage)

Story Of Queen: Mercury Rising

2011as Self - Queen (uncredited)

Highlander

1986Songs

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

2022as Self (archive footage)

Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night at the Opera

2006as Self (archive footage/voice)

Flash Gordon

1980Music

Dancing with the Stars

2005Thanks

Queen Under Review: 1980 - 1991

2007as Self (archive footage)