Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons

Born: August 25, 1949 (76 years)
Haifa, Israel

Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; August 25, 1949) is an Israeli American rock bassist, singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and businessman. Known as "The Demon," he is the bassist/vocalist of Kiss, a hard rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s. Simmons was ranked number 12 in Roadrunner's list of 50 Best Frontmen in Metal History.

Movies as Actor (169)
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

as Self

May 7, 2026

Året var 1976

Året var 1976

as Self (archive footage)

Dec 28, 2025

From Tokyo to You

From Tokyo to You

as Self - Archive Footage

Nov 8, 2025

Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer

Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer

as Self

Oct 30, 2025

KISS: End of the Road

KISS: End of the Road

Dec 2, 2023

KISS Rok' N Rosemont!

KISS Rok' N Rosemont!

Nov 27, 2023

KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati

KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati

Oct 19, 2023

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake

as Self

Aug 27, 2023

Kiss - Hellfest 2023

Kiss - Hellfest 2023

as Bass / Lead Vocals

Jun 15, 2023

In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

as Self

Nov 25, 2022

Kiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

Kiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

as Self

Nov 18, 2022

In Search of Tomorrow

In Search of Tomorrow

as Self - Interviewee

Feb 19, 2022

KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley

KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley

as Self

Feb 12, 2022

Kiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe

Kiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe

Nov 19, 2021

Rock Camp: The Movie

Rock Camp: The Movie

as Self

Jan 15, 2021

KISS 2020 Goodbye

KISS 2020 Goodbye

as The Demon

Dec 31, 2020

Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration

as Self

Oct 7, 2020

The Rainbow

The Rainbow

as Self

Oct 26, 2019

The Ringmaster

The Ringmaster

as Self

Aug 8, 2019

Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll

Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll

as Self

Apr 26, 2019

Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

as Self - KISS

Mar 14, 2019

Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019

Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019

Jan 31, 2019

Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll

Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll

as Self

Dec 1, 2018

Larger Than Life II

Larger Than Life II

as Bass, Vocals

Oct 26, 2018

Larger Than Life

Larger Than Life

as Bass, Vocals

Jun 16, 2018

The Great Satan

The Great Satan

as Self (archive footage)

Jun 12, 2018

Armed Response

Armed Response

as Male Suspect

Aug 4, 2017

The Vinnie Vincent Collection

The Vinnie Vincent Collection

Jul 4, 2017

Cum On Feel The Noize

Cum On Feel The Noize

as Self

Jan 28, 2017

Why Him?

Why Him?

as Gene Simmons

Dec 22, 2016

The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale

The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale

as Self

Jul 18, 2016

Kiss Rocks Vegas

Kiss Rocks Vegas

as Bass / Lead Vocals

May 25, 2016

We Are X

We Are X

as Self

Mar 12, 2016

Molly: The Real Thing

Molly: The Real Thing

as Self

Feb 21, 2016

The Ritchie Blackmore Story

The Ritchie Blackmore Story

as Self

Nov 6, 2015

Rammstein in Amerika

Rammstein in Amerika

as Self

Sep 25, 2015

Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery

Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery

as Demon (voice)

Jul 9, 2015

Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary

Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary

Jul 19, 2014

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self

May 31, 2014

KISS Kruise IV

KISS Kruise IV

as Self

Apr 11, 2014

Kiss: Japan Monster

Kiss: Japan Monster

as Self

Oct 24, 2013

Sample This

Sample This

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Sep 12, 2013

The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe

The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe

as Bass, Vocals

Jun 20, 2013

Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague

Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague

Jun 14, 2013

Kiss [2013] Private Acustic

Kiss [2013] Private Acustic

Jun 14, 2013

Kiss (2013) Stockholm

Kiss (2013) Stockholm

Jun 1, 2013

Kiss [2013] Sydney

Kiss [2013] Sydney

Mar 8, 2013

KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo

KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo

as Himself - Vocals, Bass

Nov 17, 2012

Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City

Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City

Nov 7, 2012

Kiss - Live in Nurburgring

Kiss - Live in Nurburgring

as Vocals/Bass

Oct 1, 2012

Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast

Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast

Mar 30, 2012

Expecting Mary

Expecting Mary

as Taylor

Nov 12, 2010

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

as Self

Jun 29, 2010

Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring

Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring

as Vocals, Bass

Jun 3, 2010

Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe

Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe

as Self

Dec 22, 2009

KISS: Live in Buenos Aires

KISS: Live in Buenos Aires

Oct 6, 2009

Extract

Extract

as Joe Adler

Sep 3, 2009

The Fairly OddParents: Wishology!

The Fairly OddParents: Wishology!

as Himself (voice)

May 3, 2009

KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE

KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE

Jan 1, 2009

Kiss Live at Budokan 1988

Kiss Live at Budokan 1988

as Bass, Vocals

Dec 31, 2008

Detroit Metal City

Detroit Metal City

as Jack Il Dark

Aug 22, 2008

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)

as Self

Dec 18, 2007

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)

as Self

Aug 14, 2007

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977)

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977)

as Self

Oct 31, 2006

Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - Interviews

Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - Interviews

Aug 9, 2006

Kiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music Festival

Kiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music Festival

Jul 23, 2006

Kiss [2006] Rising Sun

Kiss [2006] Rising Sun

Jul 22, 2006

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

as Self

Jun 12, 2006

VH1 Rock Honors

VH1 Rock Honors

as Self

May 31, 2006

Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006

Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006

as Vocals, Bass

May 25, 2006

Kiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & Paul

Kiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & Paul

May 1, 2006

Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night

Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night

Mar 8, 2006

Kiss: Rock the Nation Live

Kiss: Rock the Nation Live

as Self

Dec 13, 2005

KISS: Unauthorized

KISS: Unauthorized

as Bass, Vocal

Apr 20, 2005

Be Cool

Be Cool

as Gene Simmons

Mar 4, 2005

KISS Loves You

KISS Loves You

as Himself

Apr 8, 2004

The Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters

The Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters

as Bass, Vocals

Mar 30, 2004

KISS - Love Gun

KISS - Love Gun

as Bass Guitar,Singing

Jan 1, 2004

When KISS Ruled the World

When KISS Ruled the World

as Himself

Jan 1, 2004

KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive!

KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive!

Dec 30, 2003

Kiss: Symphony

Kiss: Symphony

as vocals, bass

May 17, 2003

Kiss: The Lost Concert

Kiss: The Lost Concert

Jan 1, 2003

KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002

KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002

as Bass, Vocals

Nov 1, 2002

That '70s KISS Show

That '70s KISS Show

as Himself

Aug 30, 2002

Wish You Were Dead

Wish You Were Dead

as Vinny

May 21, 2002

The New Guy

The New Guy

as Reverend

May 10, 2002

KISS: Live in Las Vegas

KISS: Live in Las Vegas

Apr 2, 2002

KISS : The Videos 1975-1998

KISS : The Videos 1975-1998

Jan 1, 2002

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

as Himself (voice)

Dec 21, 2001

KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up

KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up

as Himself

Nov 1, 2001

Kiss: Beyond the Makeup

Kiss: Beyond the Makeup

Jun 1, 2001

Satan’s Top Forty

Satan’s Top Forty

as Self

Apr 24, 2001

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy

as Self (uncredited)

Jan 20, 2001

Satan’s Top 40

Satan’s Top 40

as Self

Jan 1, 2001

At Any Cost

At Any Cost

as Dennis Berg

Aug 16, 2000

Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss

Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss

as Himself

Jun 27, 2000

Kiss [2000] Arte TV Special

Kiss [2000] Arte TV Special

May 1, 2000

Detroit Rock City

Detroit Rock City

as Kiss

Aug 13, 1999

Kiss: The Second Coming

Kiss: The Second Coming

as Self

Nov 24, 1998

Rock-A-Big Baby

Rock-A-Big Baby

as Gene Simmons

Jul 25, 1997

Kiss [1997] Toledo

Kiss [1997] Toledo

Apr 12, 1997

Kiss: Unplugged

Kiss: Unplugged

Oct 20, 1996

KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville

KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville

Jun 30, 1996

Kiss [1996] Irvine

Kiss [1996] Irvine

Jun 14, 1996

Kiss [1995] Alive 1995

Kiss [1995] Alive 1995

Jan 30, 1995

Kiss My Ass: The Video

Kiss My Ass: The Video

as Self

Nov 1, 1994

Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile

Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile

Aug 31, 1994

Kiss: São Paulo, 1994

Kiss: São Paulo, 1994

Aug 26, 1994

Kiss: Konfidential

Kiss: Konfidential

as Self

Dec 31, 1993

Kiss [1992] The Palace '92

Kiss [1992] The Palace '92

Nov 27, 1992

Kiss: X-Treme Close Up

Kiss: X-Treme Close Up

as Self

Aug 18, 1992

Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990

Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990

as Bass

May 18, 1990

Red Surf

Red Surf

as Doc

Dec 1, 1989

Truth About Rock

Truth About Rock

Jan 1, 1989

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4

as Self

Jan 1, 1989

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

as Self

Jun 17, 1988

KISS: Crazy Nights

KISS: Crazy Nights

as Bass, Vocals

Jun 6, 1988

Kiss [1988] A Crazy Night With Kiss

Kiss [1988] A Crazy Night With Kiss

Apr 21, 1988

Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988

Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988

Apr 20, 1988

Rock n Roll Meltdown

Rock n Roll Meltdown

as Himself

Jan 1, 1988

Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum

Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum

as Self

Dec 18, 1987

Kiss Exposed

Kiss Exposed

as Self

May 18, 1987

Wanted: Dead or Alive

Wanted: Dead or Alive

as Malak Al Rahim

Jan 16, 1987

Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat

as Nuke

Oct 24, 1986

Never Too Young to Die

Never Too Young to Die

as Velvet Von Ragnar

Jun 13, 1986

KISS: Asylum Tour New York

KISS: Asylum Tour New York

as Self

Dec 16, 1985

Runaway

Runaway

as Dr. Charles Luther

Dec 14, 1984

Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored

Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored

as Bass

Dec 1, 1984

Kiss [1984] Quebec '84

Kiss [1984] Quebec '84

Mar 12, 1984

Kiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media Collection

Kiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media Collection

as Self

Dec 31, 1983

Kiss [1983] Essen 1983

Kiss [1983] Essen 1983

Nov 10, 1983

Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983

Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983

as Self

Oct 14, 1983

Quem KISS Teve

Quem KISS Teve

as Self

Jul 1, 1983

Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo

Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo

Jun 8, 1983

Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old

Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old

Jan 13, 1983

Kiss [1982] Videos From The Elder

Kiss [1982] Videos From The Elder

Jan 30, 1982

Kiss: The Elder Media Collection

Kiss: The Elder Media Collection

Dec 31, 1981

Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia

Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia

Nov 21, 1980

Kiss [1980] 1980 TV Compilation

Kiss [1980] 1980 TV Compilation

as Self

Nov 21, 1980

Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV Collection

Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV Collection

Dec 31, 1979

Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss

Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss

Jul 8, 1979

Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979

Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979

Jan 1, 1979

Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978

Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978

Dec 31, 1978

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

as The Demon

Oct 28, 1978

Kiss [1977] The 2nd Summit

Kiss [1977] The 2nd Summit

Sep 2, 1977

Kiss: Live at The Summit

Kiss: Live at The Summit

Sep 1, 1977

Kiss: Live in Tokyo

Kiss: Live in Tokyo

Apr 2, 1977

Kiss: Young Music Show

Kiss: Young Music Show

Apr 1, 1977

Kiss [1977] New York

Kiss [1977] New York

Feb 17, 1977

Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit

Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit

Jan 29, 1977

Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976

Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976

Dec 30, 1976

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

Oct 30, 1976

KISS: Destroys Anaheim

KISS: Destroys Anaheim

as Self

Aug 20, 1976

Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit

Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit

as Self

Aug 13, 1976

Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo

Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo

Jan 26, 1976

Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25,

Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25,

as Bass

Jan 25, 1976

Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976

Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976

Jan 24, 1976

Kiss [1975] Midnight Special

Kiss [1975] Midnight Special

Dec 30, 1975

Kiss - Winterland Or Hell

Kiss - Winterland Or Hell

Jan 31, 1975

KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975

KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975

as Self

Jan 31, 1975

Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose

Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose

Feb 20, 1974

Kiss [1974] Long Beach

Kiss [1974] Long Beach

Feb 17, 1974

Kiss: Live At Coventry

Kiss: Live At Coventry

Dec 22, 1973

KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77

KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77

KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP

KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP

as Self

Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume I

Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume I

as Self

Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume II

Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume II

as Self

KISS: Happy Halloween 1998

KISS: Happy Halloween 1998

Love Meets in the Sunshine

Love Meets in the Sunshine

TV Shows as Actor (53)
Kiss: Through the Years

Kiss: Through the Years

as Self

Feb 1, 2022

Biography: KISStory

Biography: KISStory

as Self

Jun 27, 2021

Keith Lemon: Coming in America

Keith Lemon: Coming in America

as Self

Jul 5, 2018

Steve

Steve

as Self

Sep 5, 2017

Angie Tribeca

Angie Tribeca

as Self

Jan 17, 2016

Scorpion

Scorpion

as Gene Simmons

Sep 22, 2014

4th and Loud

4th and Loud

as Self - Los Angeles Kiss Co-Owner • Self - Los Angeles Kiss Team Owner

Aug 12, 2014

Welcome to Sweden

Welcome to Sweden

as Gene Simmons

Mar 21, 2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Feb 17, 2014

Through the Keyhole

Through the Keyhole

as Self

Aug 31, 2013

Comic Book Men

Comic Book Men

as Self

Feb 12, 2012

100 Most Shocking Music Moments

100 Most Shocking Music Moments

as Self

Dec 28, 2009

Glenn Martin, DDS

Glenn Martin, DDS

Aug 17, 2009

MTV World Stage

MTV World Stage

as Self

Apr 3, 2009

I Get That a Lot

I Get That a Lot

Apr 1, 2009

Castle

Castle

as Self

Mar 9, 2009

Shatner's Raw Nerve

Shatner's Raw Nerve

as Self

Dec 2, 2008

Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

as Self

May 19, 2007

Dave Navarro's Spread

Dave Navarro's Spread

May 17, 2007

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

as Self

Apr 23, 2007

Shrink Rap

Shrink Rap

as Self

Apr 2, 2007

Ugly Betty

Ugly Betty

as Gene Simmons

Sep 28, 2006

The Greg Behrendt Show

The Greg Behrendt Show

as Self

Sep 12, 2006

Gene Simmons: Family Jewels

Gene Simmons: Family Jewels

as Himself

Aug 7, 2006

Heavy: The Story of Metal

Heavy: The Story of Metal

as Self

May 22, 2006

The Henry Rollins Show

The Henry Rollins Show

Apr 1, 2006

The Tyra Banks Show

The Tyra Banks Show

Sep 12, 2005

Rock School

Rock School

Aug 19, 2005

Mind of Mencia

Mind of Mencia

Jul 6, 2005

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Guest Judge

Jun 1, 2005

Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Restaurant Patron

May 30, 2005

Ed's Nite In

Ed's Nite In

Jan 18, 2005

The Celebrity Apprentice

The Celebrity Apprentice

as Self - Contestant

Jan 8, 2004

Anderson Cooper 360°

Anderson Cooper 360°

Sep 8, 2003

The New Tom Green Show

The New Tom Green Show

as Self

Jun 23, 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest, Self (archive footage)

Jan 26, 2003

American Idol

American Idol

as Self - Guest Judge

Jun 11, 2002

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Gene Simmons

Oct 6, 2000

Jackass

Jackass

as Self

Apr 12, 2000

Third Watch

Third Watch

as Donald Mann

Sep 23, 1999

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

as Self

Jun 7, 1999

Family Guy

Family Guy

as Gene Simmons / Prisoner #3 (voice), Gene Simmons (voice)

Jan 31, 1999

The View

The View

as Self

Aug 11, 1997

King of the Hill

King of the Hill

as Jessie (voice)

Jan 12, 1997

Millennium

Millennium

as Hector Leachman

Oct 25, 1996

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

Aug 21, 1996

MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged

as Self

Nov 26, 1989

Miami Vice

Miami Vice

as Newton Windsor Blade

Sep 16, 1984

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self

Sep 14, 1984

The Hitchhiker

The Hitchhiker

as Mr. Big

Nov 23, 1983

Fridays

Fridays

as Self - Musical Guest

Apr 11, 1980

Young Music Show

Young Music Show

Dec 12, 1978

Jingles

Jingles