Biography and filmography

Dave Grohl

David Eric "Dave" Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter who is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter for the Foo Fighters; the former drummer for Nirvana and Scream; the drummer for Them Crooked Vultures; and wrote all the music for his short-lived side projects Late! and Probot. He has also been involved with Queens of the Stone Age, and has performed session work for a variety of musicians, including Killing Joke, Tenacious D, Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy, Slash and Juliette Lewis. Dave Grohl has performed in over 30 bands since becoming a musician.

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Movies (168)

Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt

Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt

2026 · Self

Other Voices Presents: Foo Fighters

Other Voices Presents: Foo Fighters

2026 · Himself

The Best Summer

The Best Summer

2026 · Self

Amazon Music Live: Foo Fighters

Amazon Music Live: Foo Fighters

2025 · Himself

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025 · Self

FireAid Benefit Concert

FireAid Benefit Concert

2025 · Self

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 · Self

Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Volume 20

Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Volume 20

2023 · Self

Foo Fighters - Austin City Limits

Foo Fighters - Austin City Limits

2023 · self

I Hate Myself and I Want to Die

I Hate Myself and I Want to Die

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Foo Fighters - Live At The Town 2023

Foo Fighters - Live At The Town 2023

2023 · Self

Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story

Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story

2023 · Self

Foo Fighters - Live at Rock am Ring 2023

Foo Fighters - Live at Rock am Ring 2023

2023 · Self

The Teacher

The Teacher

2023 · Self

Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts

Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts

2023 · Self

WINO: The Documentary

WINO: The Documentary

2023

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 · Self - Performer

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

2022 · Self (archive footage)

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

2022 · Self

Gary Numan: Resurrection

Gary Numan: Resurrection

2022 · Self

ABBA V Queen

ABBA V Queen

2022 · Self (archive footage)

Foo Fighters: One Less Hero

Foo Fighters: One Less Hero

2022 · Self

Terror en el Estudio 666

Terror en el Estudio 666

2022 · Dave Grohl, Executive Producer, Story

Foo Fighters-Superbowl LVI Aftershow in Virtual Reality

Foo Fighters-Superbowl LVI Aftershow in Virtual Reality

2022 · Self

Foo Fighters Live at Madison Square Garden (June 20, 2021)

Foo Fighters Live at Madison Square Garden (June 20, 2021)

2021 · Self

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2021 · Self

Grunge: A Story of Music and Rage

Grunge: A Story of Music and Rage

2021 · Self (archive footage)

When Nirvana Came to Britain

When Nirvana Came to Britain

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Foo Fighters-Live From Lollapalooza 2021

Foo Fighters-Live From Lollapalooza 2021

2021 · Self

Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World

Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World

2021 · Self - Performer

What Drives Us

What Drives Us

2021 · Director

Celebrating America

Celebrating America

2021 · Self

I'm in the Band

I'm in the Band

2021

Amazon Music Holiday Plays: Foo Fighters

Amazon Music Holiday Plays: Foo Fighters

2020 · Self

Times Like Those: Foo Fighters 25th Anniversary

Times Like Those: Foo Fighters 25th Anniversary

2020 · Director, Executive Producer

Bill y Ted 3: Salvando el Universo

Bill y Ted 3: Salvando el Universo

2020 · Dave Grohl

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show

2020 · Self - Performer

The Big Night In

The Big Night In

2020 · Self

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

2020 · Self

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America

2020 · Self - Performer

Foo Fighters: Rock In Rio

Foo Fighters: Rock In Rio

2019 · Self

Foo Fighters - Reading Festival

Foo Fighters - Reading Festival

2019 · Self

Foo Fighters: Hurricane Festival 2019

Foo Fighters: Hurricane Festival 2019

2019 · Self

Foo Fighters: Southside Festival 2019

Foo Fighters: Southside Festival 2019

2019 · Self

Liam Gallagher: As It Was

Liam Gallagher: As It Was

2019 · Self

Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records

Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records

2018 · Self

Play

Play

2018 · Self, Director

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

2018 · Self

Foo Fighters - Lollapalooza Berlin 2017

Foo Fighters - Lollapalooza Berlin 2017

2018 · Dave Grohl

Foo Fighters – Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances Special

Foo Fighters – Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances Special

2017 · Self

Foo Fighters - NOS Alive 2017

Foo Fighters - NOS Alive 2017

2017 · Self

Foo Fighters - Cheese and Grain, Frome, UK

Foo Fighters - Cheese and Grain, Frome, UK

2017 · Self

Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene History

Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene History

2016 · Self

The Smart Studios Story

The Smart Studios Story

2016

The Road to ACL

The Road to ACL

2016 · Self

All Things Must Pass

All Things Must Pass

2015 · Self

Foo Fighters - Rock am Ring

Foo Fighters - Rock am Ring

2015 · Self - Vocals, Guitar

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2015 · Self

Foo Fighters - BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2015

Foo Fighters - BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2015

2015 · Self

Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)

Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)

2015 · Self

Cobain: Montage of Heck

Cobain: Montage of Heck

2015 · Self (archive footage)

Cássia

Cássia

2015 · Self (archive footage)

Foo Fighters - Rio De Janeiro

Foo Fighters - Rio De Janeiro

2015 · Self - Vocals, Guitars

Positive Force: More Than a Witness - 30 Years of Punk Politics in Action

Positive Force: More Than a Witness - 30 Years of Punk Politics in Action

2014 · self

The Concert for Valor

The Concert for Valor

2014 · Self - Performer

Slash: Raised On the Sunset Strip

Slash: Raised On the Sunset Strip

2014 · Self

Led Zeppelin Played Here

Led Zeppelin Played Here

2014 · Self (archive footage)

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

2014 · Self - Performer

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2014 · Self

Making Of The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1

Making Of The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1

2014 · Himself

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

2014 · Self

Great American Rock Anthems: Turn It Up to 11

Great American Rock Anthems: Turn It Up to 11

2013 · Self - Nirvana

12-12-12

12-12-12

2013

Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All

Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All

2013 · Self

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 Induction Ceremony

2013 · Self

Sound City

Sound City

2013 · Self, Director, Actor's Assistant, Producer

See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould

See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould

2012 · Self

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012 · Self

Foo Fighters - Global Citizen Festival

Foo Fighters - Global Citizen Festival

2012 · Self

Foo Fighters - Reading Festival

Foo Fighters - Reading Festival

2012 · Self

Bad Brains: A Band in DC

Bad Brains: A Band in DC

2012 · Self

A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney

A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney

2012 · Self

The Nation's Favourite Bee Gees Song

The Nation's Favourite Bee Gees Song

2011 · Self

Los Muppets

Los Muppets

2011 · Animool

Nirvana: Live at the Paramount

Nirvana: Live at the Paramount

2011 · Self - Drums, Backing Vocals, Author

Foo Fighters The Roundhouse Concert

Foo Fighters The Roundhouse Concert

2011 · Self - Lead vocal

Man With the Midas Touch

Man With the Midas Touch

2011 · Self

Foo Fighters -T in The Park

Foo Fighters -T in The Park

2011 · Self

Foo Fighters: Live At Pinkpop Festival

Foo Fighters: Live At Pinkpop Festival

2011 · Self - Vocals

Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses

Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses

2011 · Self

Foo Fighters: A Hard Day's Light

Foo Fighters: A Hard Day's Light

2011 · Self

Foo Fighters: Back and Forth

Foo Fighters: Back and Forth

2011 · Self

Foo Fighters - Wasting Light Live From 606

Foo Fighters - Wasting Light Live From 606

2011 · Self

Foo Fighters - Garage Tour

Foo Fighters - Garage Tour

2011 · Self

Foo Fighters - Live in London

Foo Fighters - Live in London

2011 · Self

Tenacious D Live at BlizzCon 2010

Tenacious D Live at BlizzCon 2010

2010 · Self

Them Crooked Vultures - Live at Rock am Ring 2010

Them Crooked Vultures - Live at Rock am Ring 2010

2010 · Self

Nirvana: Live On Air

Nirvana: Live On Air

2010 · Self

Them Crooked Vultures: Teenage Cancer Trust

Them Crooked Vultures: Teenage Cancer Trust

2010

Lemmy

Lemmy

2010 · Self

Them Crooked Vultures - Live at Canal+ Studio

Them Crooked Vultures - Live at Canal+ Studio

2009 · Self

Nirvana: Live at Reading

Nirvana: Live at Reading

2009 · Self - Drums

Foo Fighters - Greatest Hits

Foo Fighters - Greatest Hits

2009 · Self

Foo Fighters - Live Performance from Studio 606

Foo Fighters - Live Performance from Studio 606

2009 · Self

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

2008 · Self

Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium

Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium

2008 · Self - Vocals, Guitars

Paul McCartney: The Liverpool Sound

Paul McCartney: The Liverpool Sound

2008 · Self

D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary

D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary

2008 · Self

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

2007 · Self

Foo Fighters: Hyde Park

Foo Fighters: Hyde Park

2006 · Self

Foo Fighters: Skin and Bones

Foo Fighters: Skin and Bones

2006 · Self

Tenacious D: La Pua del Destino

Tenacious D: La Pua del Destino

2006 · Satan

Nirvana - In Utero: Under Review

Nirvana - In Utero: Under Review

2006 · Self (archive footage)

Nirvana The Path from Incesticide to In Utero

Nirvana The Path from Incesticide to In Utero

2006 · Self

Nirvana - the Definitive Critical Review

Nirvana - the Definitive Critical Review

2006 · Self

VH1 Rock Honors

VH1 Rock Honors

2006 · Self

All Apologies: Kurt Cobain 10 Years On

All Apologies: Kurt Cobain 10 Years On

2006 · Self

Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast

Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast

2005 · Self

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

2005 · Self (archive footage)

Classic Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind

Classic Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind

2005 · Self

Ten Years Later

Ten Years Later

2005 · Himself

I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash

I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash

2005 · Self

Nirvana: With the Lights Out

Nirvana: With the Lights Out

2004

Lit: All Access

Lit: All Access

2004 · Self

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2004 · Self

The Other Side of AIDS

The Other Side of AIDS

2004 · self - Foo Fighters

(This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

(This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

2004 · Self

Supergrass: A Home Movie

Supergrass: A Home Movie

2004 · Self

El duende Maldito 6: De vuelta al vecindario

El duende Maldito 6: De vuelta al vecindario

2003 · Thanks

Foo Fighters - Everywhere But Home

Foo Fighters - Everywhere But Home

2003 · Self

Tenacious D: In the Studio

Tenacious D: In the Studio

2003 · Self

The Work of Director Michel Gondry

The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2003 · Self

Queens Of The Stone Age – Songs For The Deaf (Real #1)

Queens Of The Stone Age – Songs For The Deaf (Real #1)

2002

VH1 News Special: Grunge

VH1 News Special: Grunge

2001 · Self (archive footage)

25 Years of Punk

25 Years of Punk

2001 · Self

Daria: ¿Ya llegó el otoño?

Daria: ¿Ya llegó el otoño?

2000 · Daniel (voice)

Free Tibet

Free Tibet

1998 · Self - Foo Fighters

Touch

Touch

1997 · Original Music Composer

David Bowie Birthday Celebration Live in NYC

David Bowie Birthday Celebration Live in NYC

1997 · Self

David Bowie: An Earthling at 50

David Bowie: An Earthling at 50

1997 · Self

Hype!

Hype!

1996

Foo Fighters - I'm OK, Eur OK - Live Brixton, UK 1995

Foo Fighters - I'm OK, Eur OK - Live Brixton, UK 1995

1995 · Self - Guitar, Lead Vocals

Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!

Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!

1994 · Self - Drums

Nirvana: Terminal 1, Munich

Nirvana: Terminal 1, Munich

1994

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

1993 · Self

Nirvana: Unplugged In New York

Nirvana: Unplugged In New York

1993 · Self - Drums, Bass, Backing Vocals, Songs

MTV Unplugged: Nirvana

MTV Unplugged: Nirvana

1993 · Self

Nirvana: Live and Loud

Nirvana: Live and Loud

1993 · Self - Drums

Nirvana: Unplugged in New York - Rehearsal

Nirvana: Unplugged in New York - Rehearsal

1993 · Self - Drums, Vocals

Nirvana: Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Az

Nirvana: Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Az

1993

Nirvana: Live at Hollywood Rock Festival

Nirvana: Live at Hollywood Rock Festival

1993 · Self

1991: The Year Punk Broke

1991: The Year Punk Broke

1992 · Self

Nirvana: Live in Amsterdam 1991

Nirvana: Live in Amsterdam 1991

1991 · Self - Drums, Backing Vocals

Nirvana: Live at the Paradiso

Nirvana: Live at the Paradiso

1991 · Self

Nirvana: Teatro Castello, Rome, Italy

Nirvana: Teatro Castello, Rome, Italy

1991 · Self

Nirvana:  Astoria Theater London

Nirvana: Astoria Theater London

1991

Nirvana: Live in Dallas

Nirvana: Live in Dallas

1991 · Self

Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit

Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit

1991 · Dave Grohl

Sub Pop Video Network Program 1

Sub Pop Video Network Program 1

1991 · Self (archive footage)

Nirvana - Live on Leeds Polytechnic, UK, 1990

Nirvana - Live on Leeds Polytechnic, UK, 1990

1990 · Self - Drums, Backing Vocals

Are We Not Men?

Are We Not Men?

· Self

Them Crooked Vultures (2010) Live at BBC Radio 1, London, UK on March 24, 2010

Them Crooked Vultures (2010) Live at BBC Radio 1, London, UK on March 24, 2010

Foo Fighters Live at iTunes Festival London

Foo Fighters Live at iTunes Festival London

· Self

Shouting Through The Letterhole

Shouting Through The Letterhole

· Self (archive footage)

Foo Fighters - Music Video Collection

Foo Fighters - Music Video Collection

Foo Fighters: Tibetan Freedom Concert

Foo Fighters: Tibetan Freedom Concert

Foo Fighters: Live at Pinkpop 2026

Foo Fighters: Live at Pinkpop 2026

Nirvana: Teen Spirit Interviews

Nirvana: Teen Spirit Interviews

· Self

TV shows (53)

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All

2027 · Theme Song Performance

Saturday Night Live UK

Saturday Night Live UK

2026 · Self - Musical Guest

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

2025 · Self

Hot Ones Versus

Hot Ones Versus

2024 · Self

Paul McCartney at Glastonbury Festival

Paul McCartney at Glastonbury Festival

2022 · Self

El arte del sonido con Mark Ronson

El arte del sonido con Mark Ronson

2021 · Self

Biography: KISStory

Biography: KISStory

2021 · Self

De la cuna al escenario

De la cuna al escenario

2021 · Self, Executive Producer, Director

Duncanville

Duncanville

2020 · Ronnie D (voice)

The Morning Show

The Morning Show

2019 · Dave Grohl

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019 · Self

Ryan's Mystery Playdate

Ryan's Mystery Playdate

2019 · Self

Punk

Punk

2019 · Self

Reel Stories

Reel Stories

2018 · Self - Guest Star

Soundbreaking

Soundbreaking

2016 · Self

Los Muppets

Los Muppets

2015 · Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 · Self - Guest/Musical Guest

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll

2015 · Dave Grohl

The Late Late Show with James Corden

The Late Late Show with James Corden

2015 · Self, Self - Guest

Hot Ones

Hot Ones

2015 · Self

Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

2014 · Self, Director, Executive Producer, Creator

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 · Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 · Self

Off Camera with Sam Jones

Off Camera with Sam Jones

2014 · Self

Drunk History

Drunk History

2013 · Memphis Mafia Member

Skavlan

Skavlan

2009 · Self - Guest

Lil' Bush

Lil' Bush

2007

Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

2007 · Self

El show de Graham Norton

El show de Graham Norton

2007 · Self, Self - Performer

Metalocalypse

Metalocalypse

2006

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

2005 · Self - Guest

Viva La Bam

Viva La Bam

2003 · Self

Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003 · Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self - Musical Guest, Self - Guest, Self, Self - Guest/Musical Guest

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

1999 · Self

Leute heute

Leute heute

1997 · Self

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

1997 · Self - Interviewee

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 · Self

TFI Friday

TFI Friday

1996

MTV Europe Music Awards

MTV Europe Music Awards

1994 · Self

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 · Self - Guest

The X-Files

The X-Files

1993 · Lobby Passerby (uncredited)

Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

1993 · Self - Musical Guest, Self

Later... with Jools Holland

Later... with Jools Holland

1992

The Word

The Word

1990

Rock in Rio

Rock in Rio

1985 · Self - Performer

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

1984 · Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Musical Guest, Self (uncredited)

Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

1975 · Self

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 · Self

The Grammys

The Grammys

1959 · Self

Live Earth: A Concert for a Climate in Crisis

Live Earth: A Concert for a Climate in Crisis

· Self