Cast & creator
Keith Moon
Best known for Top of the Pops, Les Rendez-vous du dimanche, Behind the Music
Keith John Moon (August 23, 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English musician, best known for being the drummer of English rock group The Who. He gained acclaim for his exuberant and innovative drumming style, and notoriety for his eccentric and often self-destructive behaviour, earning him the nickname "Moon the Loon". Moon joined The Who in 1964. He played on all albums and singles from their debut, 1964's "Zoot Suit", to 1978's Who Are You, which was released three weeks before his death. Moon was known for dramatic, suspenseful drumming—often eschewing basic back beats for a fluid, busy technique focused on fast, cascading rolls across the toms, ambidextrous double bass drum work and wild cymbal crashes and washes. He is mentioned in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the greatest of all rock and roll drummers, and was posthumously inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of The Who in 1990. Moon's legacy, as a member of The Who, as a solo artist, and as an eccentric personality, continues to garner awards and praise, including a Rolling Stone readers' pick placing him in second place of the magazine's "best drummers of all time" in 2011, nearly 35 years after his death.
Also known as: Moonie, Moon the Loon, Keith John Moon
55
film credits
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television credits
58
1964–2026 · acting roles
7.2
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (61)
Showing 61 of 61 credits
Top of the Pops
1964
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Self - The Who
1975
Behind the Music
Self (archive footage)
1997
Classic Albums
Self
1997
A Silent Voice: The Movie
Theme Song Performance
2016
The BRIT Awards
Self
1977
Tommy
Uncle Ernie
1975Tommy
Original Story
1975
MTV Rockumentary
1989
Quadrophenia
Executive Producer
1979
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Himself
2013
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
Himself
2014
That'll Be The Day
J.D. Glover
1973
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
(archival footage)
2012
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Drums
1996
Woodstock
Self - The Who
1970
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
The Hot Nun (archive footage)
2016Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage)
2016The Story of Quadrophenia
Self (archive footage)
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Self (archive footage)
2007
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2015
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self
1977
Radio Wonderful
1973
Lambert & Stamp
Himself
2014
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Himself
1998
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Self
1979
The Who: At Kilburn 1977
drums
2008
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
Himself
2013
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Self - The Who Member
2022
Let There Be Drums!
Self (archive footage)
2022
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Himself
1994
Sextette
Dress Designer
1978
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
Self
1999
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Self
2014
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Self (archive footage)
1988
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
The Who
2002
Son of Dracula
Musician: The Count Downes
1974
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
2019The Who - Live at the Silverdome
Himself
Monterey Pop
Self - The Who
1968A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
1993
Stardust
JD Glover
1974The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Self
1999
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
The Making of 200 Motels
Self
1971
The Who: Live in Texas '75
Himself
2012
Sonic Boom
Mad Doctor Cherman
1974Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
Self (archive footage)
2008
200 Motels
Hot Nun
1971
Our World
Self
1967
Hellraisers
Self
2000
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Himselft
2009
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
Himself
1970
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Himself - drums
2008
Video from Hell
Self (archive footage)
1987
The Lost Paths
Himself
1967
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
Carousella
himself
1966