Chester Thompson
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Chester Cortez Thompson is an American musician. He is primarily a drummer, percussionist, session musician, producer, and teacher. Thompson is perhaps best known for working with Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention from 1973 to 1975, and with the progressive rock band Genesis from 1977 to 1992, and again in 2007. He is a current member of his jazz group, the Chester Thompson Trio, formed in 2011.
Known For
Classic Albums
Self (archive footage)
Zappa
Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Self (archive footage)
Genesis - Live from Knebworth
Self
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
Self
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
Himself
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
Self
Filmography
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025
as Self (drums)
Louder Than Rock
2023
as Self
Zappa
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015
as Himself
Cheepnis
2014
as Himself
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013
as Himself
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
2010
as Self
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010
as Self - Drums
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008
as Self
Genesis | Members Only DVD
2008
as Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
2007
as Self
The Long Goodnight: A Film About Phil Collins
2007
as Self
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007
Genesis Raindrops Over Hamburg
2007
Genesis: The Video Show
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
2005
as Himself
Santana: In Concert
2005
as Self - Keyboards
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
2004
as Self - Drums
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
2004
as Self - Drums
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002
Genesis | Songbook
2001
as Self
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
2001
as Himself - Drums
Santana: Supernatural Live
2000
as Self
Classic Albums
1997
as Self (archive footage)
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly
1994
as Drums and Percussion
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
1993
as Self
Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance
1992
as Self
Genesis | Opening Night
1992
as Self
Genesis - Live from Knebworth
1992
as Self
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
1990
as Self - Drums, Percussion
Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium
1989
as Self
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
as Self (archive footage)
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
1988
as Self
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
1987
as Self
Phil Collins: No Ticket Required
1985
as Self
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
1984
as Self
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
1983
as Self
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982
as Self
Phil Collins: Live at Perkins Palace
1982
as Self
Genesis - Three Sides Live
1981
as Self - Drums
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
1980
as Self
Genesis in Liverpool
1980
as Self
Genesis - Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
1980
as Self
Weather Report: Live in Berlin
1975