Cast & creator
Adrian Belew
Best known for Classic Albums, Piper, Zappa
Adrian Belew (born Robert Steven Belew, December 23, 1949) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. A multi-instrumentalist primarily known as a guitarist and singer, Belew is noted for his unusual, impressionistic approach to guitar playing which, rather than relying on standard instrumental tones, often resembles sound effects or noises made by animals and machines. A member of King Crimson and The Bears, Belew has also collaborated with David Bowie, Talking Head and many more.
Also known as: Robert Steven Belew, Robert Steven Adrian Belew
25
film credits
1
television credits
24
1978–2025 · acting roles
7.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
★ 7.7Classic Albums
Self (archive footage) · 1997
★ 8.1Piper
Original Music Composer · 2016
★ 7.2Zappa
Self (archive footage) · 2020
★ 7.3Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage) · 2016
★ 6.5Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Self (archive footage) · 2007
Across film & television
Filmography (26)
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Classic Albums
Self (archive footage)
1997Piper
Original Music Composer
2016Zappa
Self (archive footage)
2020Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage)
2016Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Self (archive footage)
2007
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Self - Guitar, Vocals
1986
David Bowie On Stage: Live in Japan
Self
1978
David Bowie: Live at Beat Club Musikladen
Self - Guitar
1978
Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen
2018
Talking Heads: Live in Rome
Self - Guitar
1980
In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50
2022
King Crimson: Deja VROOOM
Himself (guitar, vocals)
1999
Baby Snakes
Self
1979
Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
1981
King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994
Guitar, Voice, Words
2012
Beat - Neon Heat Disease - Live In Los Angeles
2025King Crimson: Live In Japan
Himself
1995
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
Self - Lead Guitar, Vocals
1980
Video from Hell
Self
1987
King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japan
Guitar
1984
BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles
Himself (Vocals/Guitar)
2025
King Crimson: Live in Munich, 1982
1982
Return Engagement
Original Music Composer
1983
King Crimson: The Noise (Live at Frejus)
1984
King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open
Himself
2003
The Bears: Live at The Club Cafe
Self/Guitar
2004