Cast & creator
Dave Matthews
Best known for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Simpsons
Dave Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is a South African-American musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. He performs mainly with acoustic guitar and favors rhythm rather than solos in his playing.
Also known as: David John 'Dave' Matthews, David John Matthews, Dave Matthews Band
63
film credits
16
television credits
76
1975–2026 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (79)
Showing 79 of 79 credits
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self -Musical Guest
2015
The Simpsons
Lloyd (voice)
1989
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Musical Guest
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
2014
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
House
Patrick Obyedkov
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
2003
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Guest
1992
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Self
2008
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
CMT Crossroads
Self
2002
Just Go with It
Ian Maxtone Jones
2011
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
James T. O'Skanlon
2008
Pete the Cat
Papi (voice)
2017
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Salesman
2007
VH1 Storytellers
2005
Ordinary Angels
Producer
2024
Because of Winn-Dixie
Otis
2005
The Adam Ray Show
Self - Guest
2026
Where the Red Fern Grows
Will Coleman
2003
Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
Self
2020
Lake City
Red
2008
America | A Tribute to Heroes
Self - Performer
2001
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2024
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Self
2022
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
Self
2011
A Child's Garden of Poetry
Self (voice)
2011
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
Self
2023
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Self
1999
Dave Matthews Band: The Gorge Amphitheatre - George, WA - 9/4/16
2016
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
Music
2008
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
2006
Dave Matthews Band - Concert for Charlottesville
Self
2017
Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars
Himself
Enormous: The Gorge Story
2021
Dave Matthews Band: Xfinity Theatre - Hartford, CT - 6/22/19
2019Hope for Haiti Now
Self
2010
Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary Concert
Self
2005
Dave Matthews Band: Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, IA - 5/14/19
2019
Dave Matthews Band: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion - July 26, 2025
2025Dave Matthews Band: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion - July 26, 2025
Musician
2025
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
Self
1997
Dave Matthews Band: Coral Sky Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL - 7/27/19
2019
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!
Self
2001
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton
Self
2012
Dave Matthews Band: The Gorge Amphitheatre - George, WA - 9/8/02
2002
Life According to Sam
Self
2013
Dave Matthews Band: Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge - Bristow, VA - 6/28/08
2008
Dave Matthews Band: The Central Park Concert
Dave Matthews
2003
Santana: In Concert
Self - Guitar, Vocals
2005
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2023
Dave Matthews Band - Across The Pond
2009
Dave Matthews Band: Sound Advice Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL - 9/14/07
2007
Dave Matthews Band: The Gorge
Dave Matthews
2004
Dave Matthews Band: Listener Supported
Dave Matthews
1999
Dave Matthews Band: The Videos 1994-2001
Dave Matthews
2001
Dave Matthews Band: UMB Bank Pavilion - Maryland Heights, MO - 5/30/06
2006
Dave Matthews Band: Live at Piedmont Park
Dave Matthews
2007
Dave Matthews Band: Weekend On The Rocks
Dave Matthews
2005
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Live at Radio City
Guitar, Vocals
2007
Semente da Música Brasileira
Self
2018
Dave Matthews Band: Live at Folsom Field
Dave Matthews
2002
Santana: Supernatural Live
Self
2000Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America
Himself
2002Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Farm Aid Live
2014
Go Further
Self
2003
Hard Rock Calling 2009
Self
2009Dave Matthews Band: Live from the Beacon Theatre
Singer
2009
Dave Matthews Band: Away From the World
Himself
2012
Dave Matthews Band: Live Trax 36 - Alpine Valley Music Theatre
2015Larger than Life in 3D
Himself
2009Blue Man Group: Sing Along
Dave Matthews Band - Austin City Limits
2009
Dave Matthews Band Live From Jacksonville Arena
2014Dave Matthews Band: Comcast Theatre
Vocal
Kokua Festival 2008
