Cast & creator
Sammy Hagar
Best known for The Simpsons, Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Samuel Roy Hagar, born October 13, 1947 in Monterey, California, better known as Sammy Hagar (The Red Rocker), is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and former member of the Van Halen band. Sammy Hagar began his career in the Montrose group, before joining Van Halen in 1985 until 1996. In 2004, he returned to Van Halen for an event tour in the United States. In 2009, he joined the Chickenfoot project, composed of Joe Satriani, Chad Smith and Michael Anthony. Sammy Hagar was the 1984 singer of the supergroup H.S.A.S. with Neal Schon, Kenny Aaronson and Michael Shrieve, the band's name with the initials of the four musicians' last names.
Also known as: Red Rocker, Samuel Roy Hagar
30
film credits
18
television credits
45
1981–2026 · acting roles
7.3
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (48)
Showing 48 of 48 credits
The Simpsons
Sammy Hagar (voice)
1989
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
1993
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Self
2007
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Sammy Hagar (voice)
2000
Finding Your Roots
2012
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self
2009
Steve Harvey
Self
2012
CMT Crossroads
Self
2002Where Are They Now?
Self
1999
The Howard Stern Interview
Self
2006
Jay Leno's Garage
Self
2015
CMT Music Awards
Self - Performer
2002
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Theme Song Performance
1982
Live from Daryl's House
Self
2007
Heavy Metal
Theme Song Performance
1981
The Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2019
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Self
2026
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2024
Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar
Himself
2016
MTV's Family Legacy
2023
Toby Keith: American Icon
Self
2024
Rock Camp: The Movie
Self
2021
Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday
Self
2013
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Lead Vocals, Guitar
1995
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Lead Vocals, Guitar
1993
Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
2011
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Self (Lead Vocals / Guitar)
1986
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Lead Vocals
2010Babes, Bikes & Beyond
Self
1995
Heart and Friends - Home For The Holidays
Guitar, Vocals
2014
500 Days of Silence
Self
2023
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Lead Vocals, Guitars
1996
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Himself
2009
Van Halen – In Tokyo
2008
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Himself
2009
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Lead Vocals / Guitar)
1989
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Lead Vocals, Guitar
1986
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
1991
Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash
Himself
2001
Sammy Hagar & the Circle | Live: At Your Service
Self - Vocals & Guitar
2015Sammy Hagar & the Circle | Live: At Your Service
Producer
2015The Long Road to Cabo
Himself
2003
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Lead Vocals
2012
Runaway Radio
Self
2024
Sammy Hagar and The Wabos: Livin' It Up! Live in St. Louis
Vocals
2007