Rick Nielsen
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Acting Credits
Biography
Richard Alan Nielsen is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.
Known For
Filmography
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024
as Self
Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene
2023
as himself
Gibson TV: The Conversation
2020
as Self
Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
2018
Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
2016
The Goddamn Comedy Jam
2016
as Self
Todd Who?
2016
as Himself
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Musical Guest
Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions
2014
as Guitar, Vocals
Sound City
2013
as Self
Cheap Trick: Front Row Center
2012
as Performer
Cheap Trick - Live in Austin
2010
Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
2009
Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book
2009
Cheap Trick at Budokan
2008
as Rick Nielsen
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
2008
as Self
Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball
2006
as Performer
Cheap Trick: Live in Australia
2005
as Rick Nielsen
The Colbert Report
2005
as Self
Larry presents: Best of The 80s
2004
as Self
Lovesongs Of The 70's
2004
as Can't Stop Falling Into Love
Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You
2004
as Self
Rockthology 2
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Daddy Day Care
2003
as Himself (Cheap Trick)
CMT Crossroads
2002
as Self
Cheap Trick - Silver
2001
The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never
2001
as Himself
The Life and Times of Steve Marriott
2000
TV Funhouse
2000
as Self
Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers
1999
Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
1999
Cheap Trick Live in Orlando
1999
The Big One
1997
as Himself - Entertainer
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Self
Boy Meets World
1993
as Gordy
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8
1990
as Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9
1990
as Self
Disorderlies
1987
as Car Jacked Guy
Disorderlies
1987
as Hijacked Car Driver
Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest
1981
as Self
Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College
1979
as Performer
Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
1979