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Date of Birth:

19 May 1945, London, England, UK more

Mini Biography:

Born in Chiswick, London just ten days after the German surrender in 1945... more

Trivia:

Lives in Richmond, England. more

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Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 15 wins & 2 nominations more

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Alternate Names:

The Who

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The Last Pogo Jumps Again (filming) (2010)	(writer: "The Kids Are Alright")	2010	-	-

2.	Law Abiding Citizen (2009)	(writer: "Eminence Front")	2009	-	7.3 (4,692)

3.	The Boat That Rocked (2009)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again")	2009	-	7.6 (12,182)
	AKAs: Good Morning England (France) Pirate Radio (USA: new title) Radio Rock Revolution (Germany)
4.	Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 (2008) (VG)	(writer: "Pinball Wizard")	2008	-	6.6 (10)

5.	Religulous (2008)	(writer: "The Seeker")	2008	-	7.8 (18,237)

6.	"The Simpsons" (1989)	(2 episodes, 2000-2008)	2008	-	9.2 (392)
	2 TV episodes: "The Simpsons: Smoke on the Daughter (#19.15)" (writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again" (uncredited)) "The Simpsons: A Tale of Two Springfields (#12.2)" (lyrics: "The Seeker", "Won't Get Fooled Again")
7.	Atrapats pel cap d'any (2007) (TV)	(writer: "Acid Queen")	2007	-	5.9 (5)

8.	Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (2007) (VG)	(writer: "The Seeker")	2007	-	9.1 (674)

9.	Dan in Real Life (2007)	(writer: "Let My Love Open The Door")	2007	$48.8M	7.0 (30,371)

10.	Lions for Lambs (2007)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again")	2007	$62.6M	6.2 (19,857)

11.	The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007)	(writer: "The Seeker")	2007	$23.6M	4.7 (6,179)

12.	Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere", "Champagne", "Cola Jam", "Substitute", "The Ox")	2007	-	8.4 (425)

13.	Reign Over Me (2007)	(writer: "Love, Reign O'er Me")	2007	$20.1M	7.8 (35,500)

14.	"CSI: NY" (2004)	(1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	7.1 (67)
	1 TV episode: "CSI: NY: Heart of Glass (#3.16)" (writer: "Who Are You")
15.	Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again")	2006	-	6.8 (29,915)
	AKAs: Kings of Rock - Tenacious D (Germany)
16.	"What About Brian" (2006)	(1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	7.7 (1,754)
	1 TV episode: "What About Brian: Pilot (#1.1)" (writer: "Baba O'Reily")
17.	Air Guitar Nation (2006)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again")	2006	-	7.2 (800)

18.	"Life on Mars" (2006)	(1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	9.0 (6,598)
	1 TV episode: "Life on Mars: (#1.1)" (writer: "Baba O'Riley" (uncredited))
19.	Rush: R30 (2005) (V)	(writer: "The Seeker")	2005	-	8.9 (202)

20.	Bewitched (2005)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again" (1971))	2005	$129M	4.9 (24,622)

21.	The Fearless Freaks (2005) (TV)	(writer: "Baba O'Riley")	2005	-	7.8 (542)

22.	"House M.D." (2004)	(1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	9.3 (448)
	AKAs: House (South Africa: English title) (USA: short title) 1 TV episode: "House M.D.: Control (#1.14)" (writer: "Baba O'Riley")
23.	Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) (VG)	(writer: "Eminence Front")	2004	-	9.5 (7,206)
	AKAs: GTA: San Andreas (International: English title: short title) San Andreas (International: English title: short title)
24.	Jersey Girl (2004)	(writer: "Let My Love Open The Door (E.Cola Mix)") (performer: "Let My Love Open The Door (E.Cola Mix)")	2004	-	6.3 (25,032)

25.	EuroTrip (2004)	(writer: "My Generation")	2004	-	6.5 (46,335)

26.	The Girl Next Door (2004)	(writer: "BABA O'RILEY")	2004	-	6.9 (49,525)

27.	Along Came Polly (2004)	(writer: "LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR") (performer: "LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR")	2004	$166M	5.8 (34,704)

28.	Gothika (2003)	(writer: "Behind Blue Eyes")	2003	-	5.7 (30,038)

29.	The School of Rock (2003)	("Substitute")	2003	$130M	7.3 (57,263)
	AKAs: School of Rock (Germany) (UK: DVD box title) (USA: promotional title)
30.	Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)	(writer: "Who Are You")	2003	$252M	4.7 (40,157)

31.	Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)	(writer: "Magic Bus")	2003	-	3.3 (13,503)

32.	Anger Management (2003)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again")	2003	$178M	6.1 (51,529)

33.	Shanghai Knights (2003)	(writer: "Magic Bus (The Who Matter Remix)", "My Generation")	2003	-	6.2 (22,403)

34.	Mr. Deeds (2002)	(writer: "Let My Love Open The Door") (performer: "Let My Love Open The Door")	2002	$162M	5.5 (36,215)

35.	Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again")	2002	-	7.1 (32,790)
	AKAs: Geständnisse - Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (Germany)
36.	Slackers (2002)	(writer: "Baba O'Riley")	2002	-	4.8 (7,270)
	AKAs: Les complices (Canada: French title)
37.	Road to Redemption (2001)	(writer: "Won't Get FOoled Again") (performer: "Won't Get FOoled Again")	2001	-	5.6 (232)

38.	"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)	(unknown episodes)	2000	-	8.5 (17,424)
	AKAs: CSI: Las Vegas (South Africa: English title: informal alternative title) (USA: syndication title) C.S.I. (USA: short title) CSI: Weekends (USA: promotional title) Les experts (Canada: French title)
39.	Almost Famous (2000)	(writer: "Sparks")	2000	-	8.0 (87,275)
	AKAs: Untitled: Almost Famous the Bootleg Cut (USA: director's cut (DVD title))
40.	Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000) (TV)	(writer: "My Generation")	2000	-	6.0 (44)

41.	"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997)	(1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	8.5 (23,422)
	AKAs: BtVS (USA: promotional abbreviation) Buffy (USA: short title) Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Series (USA: long title) 1 TV episode: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Where the Wild Things Are (#4.18)" (writer: "Behind Blue Eyes")
42.	The Filth and the Fury (2000)	(writer: "Pictures of Lily", "Substitute")	2000	-	7.6 (2,630)

43.	Bringing Out the Dead (1999)	(writer: "Bell Boy")	1999	-	6.7 (28,951)

44.	American Beauty (1999)	(writer: "The Seeker")	1999	$336M	8.6 (265,322)

45.	Outside Providence (1999)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again")	1999	-	5.9 (5,241)

46.	Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)	(writer: "My Generation" (Live At The BBC))	1999	$310M	6.6 (75,994)
	AKAs: Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me (USA: video title)
47.	Summer of Sam (1999)	(writer: "Baba O'Riley" (1971), "Won't Get Fooled Again" (1971))	1999	-	6.5 (17,400)

48.	The Limey (1999)	(writer: "The Seeker")	1999	-	7.0 (14,410)

49.	Forces of Nature (1999)	(writer: "Magic Bus")	1999	$93.9M	5.1 (14,127)

50.	Rushmore (1998)	(music: "A Quick One While He's Away")	1998	-	7.8 (49,326)

51.	"From the Earth to the Moon" (1998)	(2 episodes, 1998)	1998	-	8.9 (4,112)
	2 TV episodes: "From the Earth to the Moon: For Miles and Miles (#1.9)" (writer: "Magic Bus") "From the Earth to the Moon: Galileo Was Right (#1.10)" (writer: "Magic Bus")
52.	He Got Game (1998)	(writer: "House of the Rising Son")	1998	-	6.8 (13,257)

53.	The Jackal (1997)	(writer: "Going Out Of My Head")	1997	$159M	5.9 (32,299)
	AKAs: Der Schakal (Germany) Le chacal (France: dubbed version)
54.	Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)	(writer: "Let My Love Open the Door") (performer: "Let My Love Open the Door")	1997	-	7.4 (38,040)

55.	Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1997)	(writer: "Naked Eye")	1997	-	7.5 (256)
	AKAs: Message of Love: The Isle of Wight Festival: The Movie (USA: video title) Message to Love (UK)
56.	Prefontaine (1997)	(writer: "Baba O'Riley")	1997	-	6.2 (2,412)

57.	Jerry Maguire (1996)	(writer: "The Magic Bus", "Gettin' in Tune")	1996	$274M	7.3 (73,097)

58.	The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996)	(writer: "A Quick One (While He's Away)")	1996	-	7.8 (483)

59.	Senior Trip (1995)	(writer: "MAGIC BUS")	1995	-	4.5 (2,524)
	AKAs: La folle excursion de National Lampoon (Canada: French title) National Lampoon's Senior Trip (USA: complete title) Senior School (UK)
60.	Apollo 13 (1995)	(writer: "I CAN SEE FOR MILES")	1995	$334M	7.5 (81,437)
	AKAs: Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
61.	Backfire! (1995)	("Fire")	1995	-	2.6 (139)

62.	The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 6 (1995) (TV)	(writer: "Baba O'Riley")	1995	-	7.5 (87)
	AKAs: My Generation
63.	"Beavis and Butt-Head" (1993)	(1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	8.1 (3,465)
	1 TV episode: "Beavis and Butt-Head: Generation in Crisis (#4.29)" (writer: "Substitute")
64.	The Who's Tommy, the Amazing Journey (1993)	(writer: "I Believe My Own Eyes", "Substitute", "I Can See for Miles", "My Generation", "Pictures of Lily", "Magic Bus", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "I Can't Explain", "The Kids Are Alright")	1993	-	6.6 (40)

65.	"Full House" (1987)	(1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	6.1 (6,467)
	1 TV episode: "Full House: Ol' Brown Eyes (#4.15)" (writer: "My Generation" (uncredited))
66.	Goodfellas (1990)	(writer: "Magic Bus")	1990	-	8.8 (203,460)
	AKAs: GoodFellas (USA: promotional title (video box title) (poster title))
67.	Look Who's Talking (1989)	(performer: "Let My Love Open The Door")	1989	$297M	5.5 (25,367)
	AKAs: Daddy's Home
68.	Rocket Gibraltar (1988)	(writer: "I Can't Explain")	1988	-	6.4 (951)

69.	Playing for Keeps (1986)	(writer: "LIFE TO LIFE") (performer: "LIFE TO LIFE")	1986	-	3.9 (246)

70.	Riders of the Storm (1986)	(writer: "Won't Get Fooled Again")	1986	-	5.3 (225)
	AKAs: The American Way (Australia)
71.	"The Greatest American Hero" (1981)	(1 episode, 1983)	1983	-	7.2 (641)
	1 TV episode: "The Greatest American Hero: Wizards and Warlocks (#3.10)" (writer: "Pinball Wizard")
72.	Saimaa-ilmiö (1981)	(writer: "Let's See Action")	1981	-	7.3 (166)
	AKAs: Saimen-fenomenet (Finland: Swedish title) The Saimaa Gesture (International: English title)
73.	The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)	(performer: "Won't get Fooled Again", "Pinball Wizard")	1979	-	6.5 (250)

74.	The Kids Are Alright (1979)	(writer: "My Generation", "Can't Explain", "Baba O'Riley", "Tommy Can You Hear Me", "Pinball Wizard", "We're Not Gonna Take It (See Me, Feel Me)", "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere", "Substitute", "I'm A Boy", "Pictures of Lily", "I Can See For Miles", "Magic Bus", "Happy Jack", "A Quick One While He's Away", "Sparks", "My Generation (Blues)", "Who Are You", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Long Live Rock")	1979	-	7.9 (1,659)
	AKAs: The Who Rock Concert (Philippines: English title) The Who: The Kids Are Alright (Australia)
75.	"The Brady Bunch Hour" (1977)	(1 episode, 1977)	1977	-	2.3 (84)
	1 TV episode: "The Brady Bunch Hour: (#1.5)" (writer: "Pinball Wizard")
76.	Tommy (1975)	(writer: "Prologue-1945", "Captain Walker", "It's a Boy", "Bernie's Holiday Camp", "1951/What About the Boy", "Amazing Journey", "Christmas", "Acid Queen", "Do You Think It's Alright? (I)", "Do You Think It's Alright? (II)", "Do You Think It's Alright? (III)", "Sparks", "Extra, Extra, Extra", "Pinball Wizard", "Champagne", "There's A Doctor", "Go to the Mirror", "Tommy Can You Hear Me", "Smash the Mirror", "I'm Free", "Mother and Son", "Miracle Cure", "Sally Simpson", "Sensation", "Welcome", "T.V. Studio", "We're Not Gonna Take It", "Listening to You/See Me, Feel Me") (performer: "Prologue-1945", "Captain Walker", "It's a Boy", "Amazing Journey", "Extra, Extra, Extra", "Mother and Son", "Miracle Cure", "Sally Simpson", "Sensation", "Welcome", "T.V. Studio")	1975	-	6.2 (7,721)
	AKAs: The Who's Tommy Tommy by 'The Who' (USA: complete title) Tommy: The Movie (USA: promotional title)
77.	That'll Be the Day (1973)	(writer: "Long Live Rock")	1973	-	6.8 (373)

78.	The Strawberry Statement (1970)	(producer: "Something In The Air")	1970	-	6.7 (572)

79.	The Magic Christian (1969)	(producer: "Something In The Air")	1969	-	5.9 (1,481)

80.	"Omnibus" (1967)	(1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	7.5 (14)
	1 TV episode: "Omnibus: All My Loving" (writer: "Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand", "I Can See For Miles", "My Generation")

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The Who: At Kilburn 1977 (2009) (V)	Guitar	2009	-	-

2.	The Who: Music in Review - The Moon Years (2006) (V)		2006	-	-

3.	Tommy and Quadrophenia Live: The Who (2005) (V)	Guitar, Vocals	2005	-	9.0 (40)

4.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)	Musical Guest (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	6.8 (472)
	AKAs: Jay Leno (Australia) 1 TV episode: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: (1993-07-30)" Musical Guest
5.	The Who Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy (1989) (TV)	Guitars & Vocals/Mr. Walker/Mrs. Walker/Narrator	1989	-	7.3 (42)

6.	White City (1985)	Pete Fountain	1985	-	6.1 (29)

7.	"Ready, Steady, Go!" (1963)	The Wicked Stepmother (1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	7.4 (16)
	1 TV episode: "Ready, Steady, Go!: 1965 Christmas Show (#3.17)" The Wicked Stepmother

		Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Untitled Keith Moon Project (in production) (2010)	2010	-	-

2.	On Tour: The Who Virtual Ticket (2008) (TV)	2008	-	-

3.	Tommy and Quadrophenia Live: The Who (2005) (V)	2005	-	9.0 (40)

4.	Dal nord a Venezia un viaggio rinascimentale (2001)	2001	-	-

5.	La montagna cava (2000) (TV)	2000	-	-

6.	White City (1985)	1985	-	6.1 (29)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Tommy and Quadrophenia Live: The Who (2005) (V)	(written by)	2005	-	9.0 (40)

2.	Psychoderelict (1993) (TV)	(written by)	1993	-	7.3 (19)
	AKAs: Pete Townshend Live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music Opera House
3.	The Who's Tommy, the Amazing Journey (1993)	(book and play)	1993	-	6.6 (40)

4.	White City (1985)	(written by)	1985	-	6.1 (29)

5.	Quadrophenia (1979)	(uncredited)	1979	-	7.0 (5,301)
	AKAs: Quadrophenia: A Way of Life (UK: reissue title)
6.	Tommy (1975)	(album) (story)	1975	-	6.2 (7,721)
	AKAs: The Who's Tommy Tommy by 'The Who' (USA: complete title) Tommy: The Movie (USA: promotional title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends (2009) (V)	(executive producer)	2009	-	8.0 (6)

2.	The Iron Giant (1999)	(executive producer)	1999	-	7.9 (35,340)

3.	White City (1985)	(producer)	1985	-	6.1 (29)

4.	Quadrophenia (1979)	(executive producer)	1979	-	7.0 (5,301)
	AKAs: Quadrophenia: A Way of Life (UK: reissue title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"CSI: NY" (2004)	composer: theme song "Baba O'Riley" (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	7.1 (67)
	1 TV episode: "CSI: NY: Blink (#1.1)" (composer: theme song "Baba O'Riley")
2.	McVicar (1980)	(music consultant) (musician: guitar)	1980	-	6.5 (597)

3.	Quadrophenia (1979)	(musical director)	1979	-	7.0 (5,301)
	AKAs: Quadrophenia: A Way of Life (UK: reissue title)
4.	Tommy (1975)	(musical director) (musician: arp synthesizer, guitar, keyboards, piano)	1975	-	6.2 (7,721)
	AKAs: The Who's Tommy Tommy by 'The Who' (USA: complete title) Tommy: The Movie (USA: promotional title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Quadrophenia (1979)	(story consultant)	1979	-	7.0 (5,301)
	AKAs: Quadrophenia: A Way of Life (UK: reissue title)
2.	Tommy (1975)	(synthesizer programmer)	1975	-	6.2 (7,721)
	AKAs: The Who's Tommy Tommy by 'The Who' (USA: complete title) Tommy: The Movie (USA: promotional title)

Director				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Delia (1976)		1976	-	-

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007)	(acknowledgment: photos courtesy of)	2007	-	8.4 (425)

2.	Astley's Way (2001) (TV)	(special thanks)	2001	-	-

3.	American Beauty (1999)	(special thanks)	1999	$336M	8.6 (265,322)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Start Me Up (2009) (V)	Himself	2009	-	-

2.	In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends (2009) (V)	Himself	2009	-	8.0 (6)

3.	The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2008) (TV)	Himself/Honoree	2008	-	8.3 (25)
	AKAs: The 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors (USA: series title)
4.	VH1 Rock Honors: The Who (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	8.6 (19)

5.	On Tour: The Who Virtual Ticket (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	-

6.	Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007)	Himself	2007	-	8.4 (425)

7.	The Who: The Vegas Job (2006) (V)	Himself	2006	-	7.5 (11)

8.	The Who: Live at Lyon (2006) (V)	Himself (Guitars, Vocals)	2006	-	-

9.	"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)	Himself / Musical Guest (2 episodes, 1993-2006)	2006	-	7.6 (15)
	AKAs: Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts) Letterman (Australia) The Late Show (USA: informal short title) 2 TV episodes: "Late Show with David Letterman: (2006-09-24)" Himself/Musical Guest "Late Show with David Letterman: (1993-11-11)" Himself
10.	"Top Gear" (1978)	Himself (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	9.6 (7,292)
	1 TV episode: "Top Gear: (2006-07-30)" Himself
11.	An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story (2006)	Himself	2006	-	7.9 (39)

12.	Live 8: A Bittersweet Symphony (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	-

13.	"Kept" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	7.6 (39)
	1 TV episode: "Kept: Gamesmanship (#1.7)" Himself
14.	Live 8 (2005) (TV)	(as The Who) Himself	2005	-	7.5 (676)

15.	Youthquake '65: The London Pop Explosion (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	-

16.	Brit Awards 2005 (2005) (TV)	Congratulate for Bob Geldof	2005	-	4.1 (32)

17.	The Who: Live in Boston (2004) (V)	Himself	2004	-	8.5 (30)

18.	Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)	Himself	2003	-	7.2 (795)

19.	Brian Wilson: On Tour (2003) (V)	Himself	2003	-	7.3 (12)

20.	The Who Weekend (2002) (V)	Himself (The Who)	2002	-	-

21.	One Who Day (2002)	Himself	2002	-	-

22.	Being Mick (2001) (TV)	Himself	2001	-	6.2 (100)

23.	The Concert for New York City (2001) (TV)	(as The Who) Performers	2001	-	6.4 (466)

24.	"Top Ten" (2000)	Pete Townshend (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	4.3 (14)
	1 TV episode: "Top Ten: Guitar Heroes" Pete Townshend
25.	Astley's Way (2001) (TV)	Himself	2001	-	-

26.	The Who Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2000)	The Who	2000	-	8.6 (125)

27.	The Beatles Revolution (2000) (TV)	Himself	2000	-	7.5 (115)

28.	My Generation (2000)	Himself (The Who)	2000	-	6.8 (107)

29.	The Lifehouse Concert (2000)	Himself	2000	-	6.2 (12)

30.	Piped Dreams (2000) (TV)	Himself (The Who)	2000	-	-

31.	Pete Townshend: VH1 Storytellers (2000) (TV)	Himself	2000	-	-

32.	Pixelon's iBash (1999)	Himself (The Who)	1999	-	3.5 (7)

33.	Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next (1999) (V)		1999	-	7.4 (82)

34.	"Behind the Music" (1997)	Himself (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	7.4 (141)
	AKAs: VH1's Behind the Music (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: "Behind the Music: Keith Moon (#1.30)" Himself
35.	Feed Your Head (1997)	Himself (Interview)	1997	-	-

36.	Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1997)	Himself (The Who)	1997	-	7.5 (256)
	AKAs: Message of Love: The Isle of Wight Festival: The Movie (USA: video title) Message to Love (UK)
37.	"VH1 Storytellers" (1997)	Himself (1 episode)	1997	-	8.9 (31)
	1 TV episode: "VH1 Storytellers: Classics" Himself
38.	Legends: The Who (1997)	Himself (The Who)	1997	-	6.0 (16)

39.	The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996)	Himself - The Who	1996	-	7.8 (483)

40.	Mastercard Masters of Music Concert for the Prince's Trust (1996) (TV)	Himself	1996	-	9.0 (17)

41.	"Later with Jools Holland" (1992)	Himself (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	8.1 (99)
	AKAs: A Little Later (USA: cut version) 1 TV episode: "Later with Jools Holland: (1996-05-17)" Himself
42.	"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	8.8 (760)
	AKAs: Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia) 1 TV episode: "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (1996-05-04)" Himself
43.	Brit Awards 1996 (1996) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1996	-	3.8 (17)
	AKAs: The Brits 96 Uncut (UK: alternative title)
44.	The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 6 (1995) (TV)	Himself (The Who)	1995	-	7.5 (87)
	AKAs: My Generation
45.	The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 7 (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	7.4 (56)
	AKAs: Guitar Heroes
46.	The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 3 (1995) (TV)	Himself (The Who)	1995	-	7.3 (58)
	AKAs: Britain Invades, America Fights Back
47.	The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 4 (1995) (TV)	Himself (The Who)	1995	-	7.0 (63)
	AKAs: Plugging In
48.	The Rockers Are Alright (1994) (V)	Himself	1994	-	-

49.	The Who: Thirty Years of Maximum R&B (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	8.0 (52)

50.	Woodstock Diary (1994) (TV)	(as The Who) Himself	1994	-	7.3 (75)

51.	Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who (1994)	Himself	1994	-	8.5 (12)
	AKAs: Celebration: The Music of The Who Daltrey Sings Townshend
52.	Psychoderelict (1993) (TV)	Himself	1993	-	7.3 (19)
	AKAs: Pete Townshend Live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music Opera House
53.	The Who's Tommy, the Amazing Journey (1993)	Himself (The Who)	1993	-	6.6 (40)

54.	The Who Live at Giants Stadium (1989)	Himself (The Who)	1989	-	-

55.	The Who: Who's Better Who's Best (1988)	Himself	1988	-	7.4 (25)

56.	MTV Rocumentary: The Story of the Who (1988) (TV)	Himself (The Who)	1988	-	-

57.	Rolling Stone Presents Twenty Years of Rock & Roll (1987) (TV)	Himself (The Who)	1987	-	7.4 (49)
	AKAs: Rolling Stone: The First Twenty Years
58.	Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid (1986) (V)	Himself	1986	-	6.9 (15)

59.	"The South Bank Show" (1978)	Himself (1 episode, 1985)	1985	-	6.7 (32)
	1 TV episode: "The South Bank Show: Pete Townshend: After the Fire (#9.5)" Himself
60.	Live Aid (1985) (TV)	(as The Who) Himself	1985	-	8.5 (696)

61.	Deep End (1985)	Himself	1985	-	8.8 (15)
	AKAs: Pete Townshend's Deep End (UK: complete title)
62.	Ready Steady Go, Volume 2 (1985)	Himself (The Who)	1985	-	4.5 (7)

63.	The Secret Policeman's Private Parts (1984)	Himself	1984	-	6.8 (67)

64.	"Album Flash" (1984)	Himself/Interviewed	1984	-	-

65.	Ready Steady Go, Volume 1 (1983)	(as The Who) Himself	1983	-	7.0 (16)

66.	Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style (1983) (V)	Himself	1983	-	6.2 (22)

67.	Roger Daltrey (1983) (TV)	Himself	1983	-	-

68.	All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes (1982)		1982	-	8.7 (7)
	AKAs: Pete Townshend's All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes (UK: complete title)
69.	Pete Townshend (1982)	Himself	1982	-	8.3 (5)

70.	The Who Rocks America 1982 (1982)	Himself	1982	-	7.1 (34)
	AKAs: The Who Rocks America 1982 American Tour (Australia: video title)
71.	The Prince's Trust Rock Gala (1982)	Himself	1982	-	7.0 (16)

72.	"Top of the Pops" (1964)	Himself (19 episodes, 1965-1981)	1981	-	7.3 (102)
	AKAs: All New Top of the Pops (UK: alternative title) TOTP 19 TV episodes: "Top of the Pops: (1981-03-05)" (as The Who) Himself "Top of the Pops: (1978-08-17)" (as The Who) Himself "Top of the Pops: The 500th Edition Celibration" (as The Who) Himself "Top of the Pops: (1971-07-15)" (as The Who) Himself "Top of the Pops: (1970-12-31)" (as The Who) Himself 14 episodes not shown.
73.	The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)	Himself	1979	-	6.5 (250)

74.	The Kids Are Alright (1979)	Himself (The Who)	1979	-	7.9 (1,659)
	AKAs: The Who Rock Concert (Philippines: English title) The Who: The Kids Are Alright (Australia)
75.	San Francisco Good Times (1977)	Himself	1977	-	-

76.	Tommy (1975)	Himself	1975	-	6.2 (7,721)
	AKAs: The Who's Tommy Tommy by 'The Who' (USA: complete title) Tommy: The Movie (USA: promotional title)
77.	La fête aujourd'hui, la fête demain (1974)	Himself (The Who)	1974	-	-

78.	Jimi Hendrix (1973)	Himself - Interviewee	1973	-	8.0 (508)
	AKAs: A Film About Jimi Hendrix (USA: DVD box title)
79.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	Himself (1 episode, 1971)	1971	-	8.3 (462)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 1 TV episode: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1971-06-01)" Himself
80.	Listening to You: The Who at the Isle of Wight (1970) (TV)	Himself (The Who)	1970	-	8.1 (181)

81.	Woodstock (1970)	(uncredited) Himself - The Who	1970	-	7.8 (6,059)
	AKAs: Woodstock 25th Anniversary Edition (USA: director's cut) Woodstock, 3 Days of Peace & Music (USA: longer version)
82.	"Beat-Club" (1965)	(7 episodes, 1966-1969)	1969	-	7.1 (8)
	7 TV episodes: "Beat-Club: (#1.47)" (as The Who) "Beat-Club: (#1.36)" (as The Who) "Beat-Club: (#1.20)" (as The Who) "Beat-Club: (#1.19)" (as The Who) "Beat-Club: (#1.18)" (as The Who) 2 episodes not shown.
83.	"This Is Tom Jones" (1969)	(1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	8.0 (31)
	1 TV episode: "This Is Tom Jones: (#1.11)" (as The Who)
84.	Monterey Pop (1968)	(as The Who) Performers	1968	-	7.9 (987)

85.	"Omnibus" (1967)	Himself (1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	7.5 (14)
	1 TV episode: "Omnibus: All My Loving" Himself
86.	"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" (1967)	Himself (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	8.4 (112)
	1 TV episode: "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: (#2.2)" (as The Who) Himself
87.	"Hoepla" (1967)	Himself (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	7.3 (5)
	1 TV episode: "Hoepla: Bont, snel, flitsend (#1.1)" Himself
88.	"Ready, Steady, Go!" (1963)	Himself (16 episodes, 1965-1966)	1966	-	7.4 (16)
	16 TV episodes: "Ready, Steady, Go!: Ready Steady Goes (#4.17)" (as The Who) Himself "Ready, Steady, Go!: (#4.8)" (as The Who) Himself "Ready, Steady, Go!: (#4.2)" (as The Who) Himself "Ready, Steady, Go!: (#3.51)" (as The Who) Himself "Ready, Steady, Go!: Ready Steady Allez! (#3.31)" (as The Who) Himself 11 episodes not shown.
89.	"Popside" (1966)	Himself (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Popside: (1966-06-04)" (as The Who) Himself
90.	"Where the Action Is" (1965)	Himself - The Who (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	5.3 (14)
	1 TV episode: "Where the Action Is: (#2.175)" Himself - The Who
91.	"A Whole Scene Going" (1966)	(1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	-
	1 TV episode: "A Whole Scene Going: (#1.1)"
92.	Carousella (1966)	(as The Who) Himself	1966	-	5.4 (6)

93.	"Shindig!" (1964)	(1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	7.7 (24)
	1 TV episode: "Shindig!: Shindig Goes to London: Part 2 (#1.76)" (as The Who)
94.	"Take Thirty" (1962)	Himself (1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	-
	AKAs: Take Sixty (Canada: English title: new title) 1 TV episode: "Take Thirty: Take Thirty in London" Himself
95.	"Thank Your Lucky Stars" (1961)	Himself (1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	9.8 (9)
	1 TV episode: "Thank Your Lucky Stars: (#7.35)" (as The Who) Himself


1.	Movie Music Mania (2005) (TV)	Himself

2.	Pink Floyd The Wall Redux (2002)	(uncredited) Himself

3.	Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties (1986)	Himself (The Who)

4.	British Rock: The First Wave (1985) (V)	(as The Who) Himself

5.	Sound of the City: London 1964-73 (1981)	(as The Who) Himself

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