Bob Dylan
Date of birth: 1941-05-24
Place of birth: Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Robert Allen Zimmerman, Blind Boy Grunt, The Bard, The Voice of a Generation, The Voice of Protest, Zimbo, Zimmy, Sergei Petrov, Lucky Wilbury, Robert Zimmerman, Traveling Wilburys, Boo Wilbury
Biography
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and painter. He has been a major figure in music for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler, and an apparently reluctant figurehead, of social unrest. Though he is well-known for revolutionizing perceptions of the limits of popular music in 1965 with the six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone," a number of his earlier songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. His early lyrics incorporated a variety of political, social and philosophical, as well as literary influences. They defied existing pop music conventions and appealed hugely to the then burgeoning counterculture. Initially inspired by the songs of Woody Guthrie, Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, and the performance styles of Buddy Holly and Little Richard, Dylan has both amplified and personalized musical genres, exploring numerous distinct traditions in American song—from folk, blues and country to gospel, rock and roll, and rockabilly, to English, Scottish, and Irish folk music, embracing even jazz and swing. Dylan performs with guitar, keyboards, and harmonica. Backed by a changing line-up of musicians, he has toured steadily since the late 1980s on what has been dubbed the Never Ending Tour. His accomplishments as a recording artist and performer have been central to his career, but his greatest contribution is generally considered to be his songwriting. Since 1994, Dylan has published three books of drawings and paintings, and his work has been exhibited in major art galleries. As a songwriter and musician, Dylan has received numerous awards over the years including Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Awards; he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2008, a road called the Bob Dylan Pathway was opened in the singer's honor in his birthplace of Duluth, Minnesota. The Pulitzer Prize jury in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power."
Movie Credits
Dont Look Back
1967-05-17
In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022-07-01
This feature-length documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through
Bob Dylan - TV Live & Rare 1963 - 1975
2004-01-01
Music DVD with rare live and TV performances from the period 1963-1975.
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993-12-31
Nanci Griffith performs her Grammy Award winning album "Other Voices, Other Rooms" live at Paramount
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
1973-05-23
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring d
Joan Baez: I Am a Noise
2023-10-06
Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been
Masked and Anonymous
2003-07-25
A nation wracked with civil war and social unrest anticipates a giant charity concert, organized by
Taj Mahal and Friends
1987-03-10
Live! February 19th, 1987. Palomino Club, North Hollywood, California.
Bob Dylan: The Best of Bob Dylan
2005-01-01
Musical performances, archival footage, and a cultural perspective illuminate the genius of an Ameri
Bob Dylan: MTV Unplugged
1994-12-14
On November 17, 1994, Bob Dylan entered Sony Studios in New York City to tape an historic performanc
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
2007-09-14
Interviews, archival footage and home movies are used to illustrate a social history of folk artist
The Last Waltz
1978-04-26
Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with prob
Bob Dylan: Woodstock '94
1994-08-14
Bob Dylan performs live at the Woodstock festival in Saugerties, New York on August 14th, 1994.
Live Aid
1985-07-13
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the Joh
The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
2007-06-12
Spring, 1988: George Harrison asks Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty to spend a day in the stud
Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
1972-05-11
On John's 31st birthday, Yoko held an art exhibit, "This Is Not Here", at the Everson Museum of Art
Bob Dylan: Busy Being Born
2020-06-09
Few musicians have made an impact throughout the decades as seismic as Bob Dylan. Retrace his journe
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
2005-07-21
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singe
Snapshots from the Tour
2015-01-01
Never-before-seen outtakes from 'Dont Look Back' offer further glimpse into Bob Dylan's historic 196
John Mellencamp: It's About You
2012-01-04
It's About You is a 2012 music documentary film directed by father and son duo Ian & Kurt Markus. Th
The Concert for Bangladesh
1972-03-23
A film about the first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise relief funds for
Eat the Document
1972-11-30
Eat the Document is a documentary of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour of the United Kingdom with the Hawks. It
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival
2007-12-07
An unvarnished chronicle of Bob Dylan's metamorphosis from folk to rock musician via appearances at
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
2018-03-30
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told thr
Hearts of Fire
1987-11-06
A reclusive musician, once a huge rock star, takes a young female protegee. While on a tour she meet
Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff
2021-12-13
In 1971, the Kalvøya adventure started with shows, jazz and folk rock and the festival developed int
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind
2019-08-13
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene
Bob Dylan Never Ending Tour Diaries: Drummer Winston Watson's Incredible Journey
2009-04-07
Drummer Winston Watson performed 400 shows with Bob Dylan over five years, traveling the world 10 ti
Bob Dylan Revealed
2011-05-01
As Bob Dylan turns 70, a true portrait of the reclusive "voice of the generation" is revealed throug
Renaldo and Clara
1978-01-25
Filmed in the autumn of 1975 prior to and during Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue tour – featuring
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night
1991-10-17
Guitar Legends was a concert held over five nights, from October 15 to October 19, 1991, in Seville,
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979-07-25
A documentary on the pop music and culture of the 1960's, featuring film and video clips of 60's-era
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
1969-03-01
In this classic 1969 documentary, the Man in Black is captured at his peak, the first of many in a l
YouTube Trilogy: 4 Songs, History, Asian Girls
2011-09-03
Director James Benning turned his attention to the digital world in YouTube Trilogy, organizing foun
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1972-10-17
On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden i
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994-05-20
The Making of Sun City
1985-01-23
Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024-01-19
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This docume
Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert
1986-06-21
Admired as one of the best lyricists of pop rock, Bob Dylan has his name recorded in music history.
Bob Dylan Quest Television Special
1964-03-09
During Bob Dylan’s tour for his third LP, The Times They Are a-Changin’, released in January 1964, t
Bob Dylan: Hard Rain
1976-09-14
From the fall of 1975 to the summer of 1976, Bob Dylan took a happy gaggle of musicians out on a two
Bob Dylan & The Band: Down In The Flood
2012-08-19
In 1966 Bob Dylan began his first electric world tour. It was a landmark moment, both for Dylan and
Bob Dylan: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
2009-10-13
This film traces the early career of Bob Dylan in a manner no other has ever attempted telling his t
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995-12-14
'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse co
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
2013-01-18
Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the '60s and early '70s. The film highlig
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022-11-19
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan
2006-02-07
In 2003 an all-star cast of gospel singers took Bob Dylan's gospel compositions and created a GRAMMY
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985-01-28
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written
The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971
2007-09-18
The Best Of The Johnny Cash Show 1969-1971, collects some of the top performances from the man in bl
Mavis!
2015-03-15
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
1965-11-28
The films were made between 1964 and 1966 at Warhol's Factory studio in New York City. Subjects were
Karen Dalton: In My Own Time
2021-10-01
Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan a
The Discreet Françoise Hardy
2016-09-23
Sensitive lookback on Françoise Hardy's career and life.
Festival
1967-10-23
Black and white footage of performances, interviews, and conversations at the Newport Folk Festival,
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
1972-06-01
Musical documentary records Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Scruggs' son Randy, Doc Watson and his son Me
The People Speak
2009-12-13
A look at America's struggles with war, class, race and women's rights. based on Howard Zinn's "A Pe
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
2007-10-14
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and packed with rare concert footage and home movies, this documentary
Robbie Robertson: Going Home
1995-05-28
Documentary on musician Robbie Robertson.
Bob Dylan - Trouble No More
2017-10-02
This very special film consists of truly electrifying video footage from Bob Dylan’s “born again” pe
Johnny Cash: Live On Air
2008-08-04
Selection of live tracks by the late, great country singer. Includes full-length performances from T
Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
2009-10-14
Following folk musician Joan Baez on her extensive 2008-2009 tour, this film commemorates her career
Catchfire
1990-04-03
A witness to a mob assassination flees for her life from town to town, switching identities, but can
Paradise Cove
1999-01-01
Film noir involving Indian casinos, ex-cons seeking redemption, FBI agents and ruthless family of ga
Dylan Speaks
1965-12-03
The legendary press conference in San Fransisco at KQED studios on Dec. 3rd 1965. This was a pivota
Bob Dylan After the Crash 1966-1978
2006-08-29
This documentary mixes rare historic footage with review and criticism from experts, friends, fellow
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert
1999-10-26
In Concert: A Benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua is a live concert film featuring performa
Johnny Cash's America
2008-10-04
This classic concert features a number of tracks from his new album coupled with favourites from acr
Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changing - In & Out of the Folk Revival 1961 - 1965
2015-05-05
The story of the Greenwich Village Folk Revival, and the part Bob Dylan played in it. This film tell
Tales From a Golden Age: Bob Dylan 1941-1966
2004-01-01
Documentary - Tracing his career up to the point of his 1966 motorcycle accident and subsequent disa
Bob Dylan: 1978-1989 - Both Ends of the Rainbow
2008-06-10
Documentary profile of Dylan's career during one of his most controversial periods - his Christian f
Bob Dylan: 1990-2006 - The Never Ending Narrative
2011-04-11
This documentary film follows the career and music of Bob Dylan from the aftermath of his stunning 1
Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
2004-06-23
The authoritative documentary on Country Music's most influential figure.
Legend of Lead Belly
2013-01-01
Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hard
Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels
2004-09-21
Recorded at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles in 2004, this concert features performances of many o
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
2019-06-11
Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, this film captures the troubled spirit of Ame
World Tour 1966: The Home Movies
2003-01-01
With a set of drums and an 8mm color home movie camera, Mickey Jones toured the world in 1966 with B
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Screen Test [ST83]: Bob Dylan
1965-01-23
Bob Dylan's screen test for Andy Warhol, filmed January 23, 1965.
Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks
1970-01-01
This compilation of Gerard Malanga's short films consists of a collection of extremely rare footage
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990-07-18
Iconic American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol is the subject of this documentary, which looks at
Van Morrison: One Irish Rover
1991-03-16
One Irish Rover, a documentary focusing on the words and music of Van Morrison, was broadcast in 199
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019-08-30
Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and h
The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires
2019-11-08
Bridges To Buenos Aires is the latest concert film release from The Rolling Stones’ archive. The ful
Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield
2013-10-05
You know, I like sweet blues... I want to be singing. I want to be sweet," said music legend Mike Bl
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
2020-02-21
A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash
2019-03-09
Johnny Cash stands among the giants of 20th century American life. But his story remains tangled in
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
2020-09-09
This rockumentary-style presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter reinvigorated a post-Watergate
The Best Of Beat
2003-12-01
1 –No Artist. Introduction, 2 –Stevie Wonder. Fingertips, Part 2, 3 –Bob Dylan. Blowin' In The Wind,
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
Rolling Thunder Revue - 1975-1976 Video Anthology
2004-01-01
Essential excellent quality pro-shot compilation with five live recordings. 1) Hard Rain US TV Broa
Bob Dylan and The Band: 1969-1970 Compilation
2006-07-27
Compilation including Bob Dylan live at the Isle Of Wight in 1969 as well as some other appearances
My Darling Vivian
2020-04-27
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
1993-05-22
Willie Nelson and friends celebrate his sixtieth birthday in a star-studded concert event.
Live Aid
2004-11-16
4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge
Bob Dylan & Phil Lesh & Friends – Baltimore Arena 1999
2020-09-22
Bob Dylan performs an unusually strong concert at the Baltimore Arena in 1999.
Born In Chicago
2013-03-13
"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the to
Bob Dylan: The Blood of the Lamb
2011-01-01
Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario 20th April 1980
Bob Dylan - Live At The House Of Blues
2005-01-01
Live recorded at House of Blues, Atlanta, Georgia, August 3rd, 1996
Seattle Supersonic
2005-07-16
Seattle Washington Amazon.com, 10th Anniversary event, Benaroya Hall, July 16 2005
65 Revisited
2007-11-28
A collection of rare outtakes and performances from Pennebaker's 1965 documentary Don't Look Back.
The Bob Dylan Phenomenon
2007-01-01
Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film
2006-09-01
Ric Burns unearths rarely seen footage and offers keen observations on the life and artistic influen
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
2005-10-24
Short documentary focused on the background story of the show, including interviews with cast and cr
Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends
2021-06-22
Bob Dylan "Odds and Ends" is composed of archival interviews, promotional videos and documentary sho
The Madhouse on Castle Street
1963-01-13
A man mysteriously locks himself in a room in a boarding house leaving only a note saying he has dec
Getting to Dylan
1987-09-19
In 1987, Christopher Sykes interviewed Bob Dylan. Their meeting revealed a side of Dylan that is rar
Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom
2021-07-18
Witness Bob Dylan in an intimate setting as he performs songs from his extensive body of work.
The Dancing Man of L.A.
2021-05-24
One man dance party Howard Mordoh, a longtime fixture of the L.A. concert scene, copes with the canc
Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue
2022-07-24
Joni Mitchell has been called the queen of folk music and one of the biggest pop stars of the 60s an
Bob Dylan: Rolling Thunder Revue, Clearwater 1976
1976-04-22
Live performance originally intended to be a TV special
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009-01-01
Bob Dylan: World Tours 1966-1974 - Through the Camera of Barry Feinstein
2004-01-01
Joel Gilbert directs this Bob Dylan documentary with footage from photographer Barry Feinstein.
Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame
Released in 1994, this documentary tells the story of the life of Robbie Robertson, a central figure
Året var 1966
2016-02-08
1966 - when Bob Dylan visits Sweden and Prime Minister Erlander has a difficult time with questions
Bob Dylan: The Folk Years
2006-11-13
An exploration of the factors that shaped folk hero Bob Dylan's early years and led him to become an
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
2021-06-13
Suzanne Joe Kai's intimate documentary shows us how the Rolling Stone writer and editor defined the
Rollin' Rain and Hard Thunder: A Compilation Film
2019-07-27
This documentary is a rare, carefully edited compilation that delves into the world of Bob Dylan’s i
Bob Dylan: When the Deal Goes Down
2006-10-25
The official music video of 'When the Deal Goes Down,' directed by Academy Award winner Bennet Mille
Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon and McCartney 1957 - 1965
2008-01-01
Documentary / Music/Musical - Reviews the partnership, music and impact of Lennon and McCartney as c
One to One: John & Yoko
2025-04-11
An exploration of the seminal and transformative 18 months that one of music’s most famous couples —
The Beach Boys
2024-05-21
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound
Nana Mouskouri, Momente ihres Lebens
2020-04-03
Nana Mouskouri is the voice of the century. An internationally renowned personality and artist who s
Movie Magazine
2024-11-05
NEWSFLASH! In this issue of Movie Magazine, follow the behind-the-scenes of Nícolas Martins' new blo
The Ballad of AJ Weberman
2006-09-29
Documentary chronicles the life and crimes of notorious Bob Dylan obsessive and Garbology inventor A
Stepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan Center
2024-12-22
The Bob Dylan Center presents a far-ranging one-hour program of short films and videos from the Bob
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025-09-05
Powerful music leaps from the air and can change the actual world. At the Newport Folk Festivals in
Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back
2003-09-02
In the 60's, the British Invasion sparked a cultural change in rock 'n' roll and America fights back
Inside Bob Dylan's Jesus Years: Busy Being Born... Again!
2008-10-28
At first called "Dylan's God-Awful Gospel" by his most loyal fans, Bob Dylan's Jesus Years is today
Imagine: John Lennon
1988-09-30
The biography of former Beatle, John Lennon—narrated by Lennon himself—with extensive material from
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
2024-11-12
He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behin