Rick Nielsen

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Rick Nielsen

Acting 77 December 22, 1948

Rockford, Illinois, USA

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 custo…

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

6.1 2015 TV Show
Daddy Day Care

Daddy Day Care

5.9 2003 Movie
The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

7.0 2005 TV Show
Boy Meets World

Boy Meets World

8.3 1993 TV Show
The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show

6.5 1995 TV Show
Sound City

Sound City

7.4 2013 Movie
CMT Crossroads

CMT Crossroads

8.0 2002 TV Show
The Big One

The Big One

6.7 1997 Movie
TV Funhouse

TV Funhouse

7.0 2000 TV Show
Disorderlies

Disorderlies

4.9 1987 Movie
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

6.3 2024 Movie
The Goddamn Comedy Jam

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

6.0 2016 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

    Movie Self

  2. 2023
    Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene

    Movie himself

  3. 2020
    Gibson TV: The Conversation

    TV show Self

  4. 2018
    Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection

    Movie

  5. 2016
    The Goddamn Comedy Jam

    Movie Self

  6. 2016
    Todd Who?

    Movie Himself

  7. 2016
    Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

    Movie

  8. 2015
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    TV show Self - Musical Guest

  9. 2014
    Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions

    Movie Guitar, Vocals

  10. 2013
    Sound City

    Movie Self

  11. 2012
    Cheap Trick: Front Row Center

    Movie Performer

  12. 2010
    Cheap Trick - Live in Austin

    Movie

  13. 2009
    Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

    Movie

  14. 2009
    Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book

    Movie

  15. 2008
    Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

    Movie Self

  16. 2008
    Cheap Trick at Budokan

    Movie Rick Nielsen

More credits
  1. 2006
    Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

    Movie Performer

  2. 2005
    The Colbert Report

    TV show Self

  3. 2005
    Cheap Trick: Live in Australia

    Movie Rick Nielsen

  4. 2004
    Lovesongs Of The 70's

    Movie Can't Stop Falling Into Love

  5. 2004
    Rockthology 2

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  6. 2004
    Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You

    Movie Self

  7. 2004
    Larry presents: Best of The 80s

    Movie Self

  8. 2003
    Daddy Day Care

    Movie Himself (Cheap Trick)

  9. 2002
    CMT Crossroads

    TV show Self

  10. 2001
    The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never

    Movie Himself

  11. 2001
    Cheap Trick - Silver

    Movie

  12. 2000
    TV Funhouse

    TV show Self

  13. 2000
    The Life and Times of Steve Marriott

    Movie

  14. 1999
    Cheap Trick Live in Orlando

    Movie

  15. 1999
    Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88

    Movie

  16. 1999
    Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers

    Movie

  17. 1997
    The Big One

    Movie Himself - Entertainer

  18. 1995
    The Drew Carey Show

    TV show Self

  19. 1993
    Boy Meets World

    TV show Gordy

  20. 1990
    Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

    Movie Self

  21. 1990
    Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9

    Movie Self

  22. 1987
    Disorderlies

    Movie Car Jacked Guy

  23. 1981
    Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest

    Movie Self

  24. 1979
    Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College

    Movie Performer