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David Byrne

David Byrne

Birthday: 1952-05-14 | Place of Birth: Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

David Byrne (born May 14, 1952) is a Scottish-born musician most associated with his role as a founding member and principal songwriter of the American band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction. He has received Grammy, Oscar, and Golden Globe awards and been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2025
Monk in Pieces

as    Self

2025
We Want the Funk!

as    Self

2024
Eno

as    Self

2023
Homo Brasilis: Tom Zé

as    Self (archive footage)

2023
Stop Making Sense

as    Self - Vocals, Guitar

2021
Twyla Moves

as    Self

2020
2020
David Byrne's American Utopia

as    Self - Lead Singer & Performer

2019
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch

as    David Byrne

2019
Museum Town

as    Self

2019
2018
2018
2014
Lennon or McCartney

as    Self

2012
2008
2008
Celia: The Queen

as    Self

2008
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

as    Self (archive footage)