Phil Collins
Date of birth: 1951-01-30
Place of birth: London, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Genesis, فیل کالینز
Biography
While other major artists trudge painfully through a handful of over promoted releases each decade; this drummer/actor/singer/producer has been constantly active in all manner of contradictory and unlikely projects. His history with Genesis is well documented from their art-house beginnings to multi-platinum status as the band grew up, lost Steve Hackett and then Peter Gabriel and ended up making videos with tongues firmly in their cheeks. Collins launched his solo career twenty nine years ago with “Face Value” (‘81), followed by “Hello, I Must Be Going” (’82), “No Jacket Required” (’85), “…But Seriously” (’89), “Both Sides” (’93), “Dance Into The Light” (’96) and “Testify” (‘02) picking up numerous awards including 7 Grammy’s, 2 Oscar nominations and a Golden Globe for “Two Hearts”. After leaving Genesis in 1996 he released a “Hits” album in 1998. Between Phil’s solo and Genesis recordings and excluding his other activities, Phil has sold over 200 million records. His acting CV reveals that he first trod the boards at 14 when he took the role of the Artful Dodger in a West End production of “Oliver”. He also made childhood cameos in the Beatles “A Hard Days Night” (‘64) and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (’69). Since then he’s starred with Julie Walters in “Buster” (’88), took the lead role as the arch-villain in “Frauds” (’92), made a brief appearance in Spielberg’s “Hook” (’92) and played the Greek owner of a chain of gay bath houses in “And The Band Played On” (’92). In addition to this Phil “The Spiv” turned up in a 1985 episode of Miami Vice and four years later he took the part of Uncle Ernie in The Who’s rock opera “Tommy”. He has written songs for the Disney Feature’s “Tarzan” and “Brother Bear”. “You’ll Be In My Heart” from “Tarzan” won a Golden Globe Award for “Best Song Written For A Film”. This song, in addition to the soundtrack was also nominated in the Grammys and won for “Best Original Song In A Movie”. Phil also won an Oscar for the same song in March 2000.
Movie Credits
Genesis | The Last Domino?
2021-09-04
Genesis – The Last Domino? follows Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford and their crew as th
Hook
1991-04-10
The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawye
And the Band Played On
1993-09-11
The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific commu
Balto
1995-12-22
An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.
Buster
1988-09-16
Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let th
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
2004-06-15
In 2004, Phil Collins began the first leg of an international concert tour which Collins announced w
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008-05-26
"When in Rome" is a live DVD by the legendary British rock band Genesis, capturing their performance
Phil Collins: Live and Loose in Paris
1997-12-08
Hand in hand - Hang in long enough - Don't loose my number - Another day in paradise - Against all o
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
1990-07-15
The English pop superstar and erstwhile Genesis drummer recorded this concert in Berlin during his S
Calliope
1994-02-06
A writer begins to discover that his femme fatale character has come to life in the real world.
The Jungle Book 2
2003-02-07
Mowgli has been living in the man-village with his little stepbrother Ranjan and his best friend Sha
Genesis | Songbook
2001-09-25
When Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford joined forces in the late sixties, their intentio
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
1984-02-26
Genesis Live - The Mama Tour is a 1985 home video featuring footage from a Genesis concert in Februa
Genesis - Live at Shepperton Studios
1973-10-31
Recorded live at Shepperton Studios, Borehamwood, UK, on October 30 & 31, 1973 The tracks: 1. Openin
Genesis: The Video Show
2005-06-17
This Video Show DVD traces the band's history during the height of their popularity with Phil Collin
Genesis: In Concert
1977-01-31
Genesis In Concert, filmed in 1976 during the band's tour supporting the album A Trick Of The Tail,
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
1993-03-29
A live performances from the We Can't Dance tour filmed on 8 November, 1992 at the Earls Court Exhib
Genesis - Three Sides Live
1981-11-28
Three Sides Live is a 1981 concert film of the Abacab tour by British rock band Genesis. It tied in
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004-12-09
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters -
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
2002-06-03
Well known performers accompanied by 12,000 selected members of the public on the lawn of Buckingham
Live Aid
1985-07-13
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the Joh
Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance
1992-08-02
Genesis live at the "We can't dance" tour, Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, UK, 2nd August 1992. Track
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
2010-06-20
On the 30th June 1990 in the grounds of Knebworth House a concert was staged to raise funds for Nord
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
2007-06-26
On June 27th 2007, Genesis was playing a sold out show on their "Turn it on again"-Tour at Düsseldor
Eric Clapton: Across 24 Nights
2023-05-17
In 1990 and in 1991 Eric Clapton played 24 nights at the Royal Albert Hall performing with different
Live Aid Against All Odds
2005-06-15
Documentary which traces the story of Live Aid from its humble beginnings, a pop tune cobbled togeth
Genesis | Come Rain or Shine
2008-05-20
Come Rain or Shine is an unusually frank and humorous music documentary about the band Genesis getti
B.B. King & Friends
1987-04-14
Live concert recording of B.B. King playing with many guests, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vau
The Cream of Eric Clapton
1990-01-23
1. I Feel Free 2. Sunshine of Your Love 3. White Room 4. Crossroads 5. Badge 6. Presence
Eric Clapton - Live at Montreux 1986
2006-09-19
Founded in 1967, the Montreux Jaxx Festival has established itslef as one of the ost prestigious ann
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010-10-28
This concert Blu-ray sees Phil Collins take his superb new album Going Back into the live arena. Fil
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium
1989-05-22
Invisible Touch Tour is a live video by the English rock band Genesis, released in 1988 on Virgin Mu
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
1985-09-15
By the time he released his third solo album, Phil Collins had become a near-ubiquitous presence on
Rare and Unseen: The Beatles
2008-04-08
The Beatles. Their story is told for the very first time using original rare film and video of the b
Classic Albums: Phil Collins - Face Value
1999-10-21
A rare and welcome insight into Phil Collins' prodigious musical talent and the fascinating story of
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982-03-01
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
2004-07-07
Phil Collins has made a number of appearances at Montreux over the years as a solo artist, with his
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
1990-03-20
Frauds
1993-06-04
The film is a story of the ways in which insurance investigator Roland Copping interferes in and man
Genesis: Total Rock Review
2006-08-29
With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide, Genesis are one of the highest selling recordi
The Beatles Revolution
2000-11-17
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles
Genesis - Live from Knebworth
1992-08-02
Genesis concert at Knebworth performed on August 2, 1992 with an attendance of 90,000 people. Inclu
Genesis - Live at Belgium TV Studio, PopShop'72
1972-03-01
The most riveting Peter Gabriel-era Genesis video comes from a year earlier. For one reason or anoth
Genesis - Live on Midnight Special
1973-12-20
Genesis performed on The Midnight Special January 25, 1974
You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'
1995-01-01
Thirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its making
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
2010-06-15
The Greatest Ears in Town is an insightful documentary and testimonial to Arif Mardin; the producer,
Immediate Family
2022-09-30
If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their na
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968-12-17
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign governme
Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Rock
2023-06-23
In 1990, Eric Clapton performed 18 nights at one of his favourite venues - the famous Royal Albert H
Three Dates with Genesis
1978-08-21
Documentary covering three gigs during Genesis' 1978 'And Then There Were Three...' tour.
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
1980-05-06
Genesis - Two Night Stand - First Night - 6th May 1980 - Lyceum Ballroom, London, England. Tracks a
Genesis in Liverpool
1980-12-31
Granada Television (UK) documentary, following Genesis on their 1980 Duke tour.
The Making of the MAMA Album
1984-01-31
The production of Genesis's eponymous 1983 studio album is captured by Phil Collins on his video cam
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
1980-05-07
Two nights (May 6th and 7th, 1980) capturing the band with a foot between two worlds — their prog ro
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
1983-12-31
Recording of the first half of the Mama tour's setlist from a rehearsal tape. The location and perso
Genesis: Together and Apart
2014-10-04
A feature-length documentary about one of the most successful British bands in rock music. The film
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
1987-05-16
Highlights of a May 1987 set in Montreux, Switzerland.
Genesis | Members Only DVD
2008-01-03
Feature-length documentary that goes behind-the-scenes and into the front row with Genesis on their
Genesis | Opening Night
1992-01-13
Following Genesis in their preparation for the We Can't Dance tour, 1992.
Phil Collins: A Closer Look
1994-12-31
Documentary following preparations for Phil Collins' 1994 Both Sides of the World Tour.
Genesis - Live at Bataclan, Paris
1973-01-10
Recorded live at the Bataclan Club in Paris on 10 January 1973
Phil Collins: MTV Unplugged 1994
1994-10-21
PHIL COLLINS MTV UNPLUGGED FOUNTAIN STUDIOS - WEMBLEY, LONDON AUGUST 30 1994 1. I Don't Care Anym
Phil Collins: The Making of MTV Unplugged 1994
1994-08-30
VH1 Special covering the making of PHIL COLLINS MTV UNPLUGGED FOUNTAIN STUDIOS - WEMBLEY, LONDON AUG
Phil Collins: VH1 Storytellers
Phil Collins takes center stage as he recounts the inspiration behind some of his most iconic tracks
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
1988-06-09
Genesis plays at London's Wembley Stadium from on July 1 to 4, 1987 as part of their "Invisible Touc
Essential Music Videos: Album Rock
2004-03-23
Chicago "Hard Habit To Break" from Chicago 17 (1984) Genesis "Invisible Touch" from Invisible Touch
Video AID
1985-01-01
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
1990-01-01
Whatever You Want - Status Quo Rockin' All Over The World - Status Quo Dirty Water - Status Quo
808
2015-03-30
The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it as a
Genesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words
2012-03-19
This penetrating independent film review draws on the media announcements of Steve Hackett, Phil Col
Phil Collins: The Singles Collection
1990-05-25
This video contains many songs from Phil's early career, including many songs which appeared only on
Seriously... Phil Collins
1990-09-08
4 TV Executives attempt to make a television special to promote ...But Seriously. Mostly made of ske
Motown Master: Lamont Dozier at the BBC
2023-01-01
A celebration of the work of songwriter Lamont Dozier, who passed away in 2022, featuring a rich sel
Genesis - Melody 74
1974-02-12
Recorded at ORTF TV Studios, 12 February 1974 for Paris Melody Programme 1. I Know What I Like 2.
Led Zeppelin: Live Aid 1985
1985-07-13
Led Zeppelin's infamous return to the stage in Philadelphia's JFK Stadium in July 1985 to support Bo
Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace
1982-12-19
Phil Collins plays at Perkins Palace on his 1982 "Hello, I Must Be Going" tour, his first solo tour.
Genesis - Live
1973-07-20
Genesis First Live Concert Album
Calamity the Cow
1967-01-01
The adventures of Calamity the cow, who is bought by a farmer for his children, stolen by rustlers,
Music for Montserrat
1997-09-15
Music For Montserrat is a concert, held on September 15, 1997 in the Royal Albert Hall. Musicians ca
Becoming the Beatles
2012-01-01
Eric Clapton: 24 Nights
1991-01-01
Highlights from Eric Clapton's sold-out 24 night run at London's Royal Albert Hall are featured. 24
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988-11-13
This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat f
The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
1992-06-14
This was an official documentary shown on television featuring George Martin taking us through the a
Prog Rock Britannia
2009-01-02
Overview of Prog Rock history in the UK: Documentary about progressive music and the generation of
Genesis | Live... Tonight
2011-05-21
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006-06-05
Just seven years after wrapping up one of rock's first farewell tours, The Who returned to the stage
The Return of Bruno
1987-02-07
A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music,
John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad
2004-01-01
This honest and often blackly hilarious film shows Martyn at home in Ireland, during the lead-up to
Phil Collins - Live by Request
1998-10-01
"A&E Live by Request" October 1, 1998 at Sony Music Studios New York, NY Setlist: 1) Sussudio 2)
A Hard Day's Night
1964-07-07
Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins
2007-06-11
"In 2004 I came to a major decision in my life. I decided to stop my seemingly endless days of touri
Inside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975
2005-03-21
In the beginning, there was Gabriel. Music critics and musicians review the works of groundbreaking
Genesis: Up Close and Personal
2007-06-12
Genesis: Turning It on Again
2007-05-15
This unique 3-DVD collection is the definitive critical overview of the work of Genesis. Taking the
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
1991-10-01
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, includin
Genesis: A History
1991-07-02
Documentary tracing the history of perhaps the most dominant progressive rock group of the '70s and
VH1 Behind the Music: Genesis
1999-12-12
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
2004-01-01
Spanning the years 1975 to 1980, this music-rich review traces a tumultuous but pivotal time for Gen
Phil Collins: A Life Less Ordinary
2002-11-04
A detailed profile of the life and career of musician Phil Collins.
Live Aid
2004-11-16
4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge
Genesis | No Admittance
1992-12-31
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears
2008-06-06
The band's next concert stop is in New Orleans where Nat reunites with a childhood friend, sending R
The Phil Collins Big Band - Live at Montreux 1996
1996-07-17
Phil Collins, with members of his band, together with conductor Quincy Jones and special guests incl
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005-07-13
This concert film was created for the London premiére launch of Live Aid on dvd in November 2004. It
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988-06-11
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebr
'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video
1984-12-01
A 30-minute video featuring documentary footage shot at the November 1984 recording session of Band
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989-11-14
This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was perform
Genesis: From the Beginning
1986-01-01
MTV Sunday special about the history of the English rock band, Genesis.
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005-11-08
Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-T
I Start Counting
1970-10-27
An English schoolgirl suspects the foster brother she worships is a serial killer.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968-12-17
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign governme
Prog Rock at the BBC
2009-01-01
Compilation of some of the greatest names and British bands in what they still dare to call prog roc
Phil Collins at the BBC
2021-06-12
The sound of Phil Collins is in the air tonight as we take a trip through the BBC archives with the
Genesis | ... And Then There Were Three ...
1978-04-07
Genesis - Selling England by the Pound
1973-10-13
The fifth studio-album from English progressive-rock band Genesis.
The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?
2024-11-25
Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid, this documentary u
Phil Collins: Drummer First
2024-12-18
For the first time on film, Phil takes us on a journey through his life and career from a drumming p
Genesis - Six Hours Live 1972-1980
2000-01-01
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
2006-12-31
Eric Clapton and Friends: Live 1986
1986-06-11
A concert by rock singer/guitarist Eric Clapton, with colleagues Phil Collins, Nathan East and other
Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton
1999-10-12
On this very first collection of Eric Clapton's original music videos, the famous rock guitarist is
Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert 1999
1999-06-18
This televised concert special, held at the Walt Disney World theme park in Florida as well as other
Tarzan in Concert with Phil Collins
1999-06-25
Promotional TV special for Disney's Tarzan (1999) featuring excerpts of a Phil Collins concert in Ho
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix
2025-09-12
A special PHIL COLLINS: No Jacket Required (Fully Tailored) Blu-Ray edition features the newly-remix
Genesis-The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th anniversary super deluxe edition)
2025-03-28
In Genesis' incredible body of work, 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway' is a landmark record, and one
Genesis: Visible Touch
1987-01-01
A compilation of music videos from Genesis' thirteenth studio album "Invisible Touch".
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1
1986-07-20
The Prince's Trust celebrates it's 10th anniversary in 1986 with a concert at Wembley Arena featurin
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 2
1987-07-06
Recorded live at Wembley Arena, London, 6th-7th June 1987.
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3
1988-06-06
Recorded live Royal Albert Hall, London, 5th-6th June 1988. Mixed at Moutain Studios, Montreux, Swi