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Richard Hell
Acting

Richard Hell

Born 1949-10-02
Lexington, Kentucky
Department: Acting

Biography

Richard Lester Meyers, better known by his stage name Richard Hell, is an American singer, songwriter, bass guitarist and writer. Richard Hell was an innovator of punk music and fashion. He was one of the first to spike his hair and wear torn, cut and drawn-on shirts, often held together with safety pins.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Richard Hell

Desperately Seeking Susan
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Desperately Seeking Susan

1985
TMDB3.0
Smithereens
Movie
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Smithereens

1982
TMDB3.2
The Blank Generation
Movie
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The Blank Generation

1976
TMDB3.0
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
Movie
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NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell

2007
TMDB3.8
Oil City Confidential
Movie
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Oil City Confidential

2009
TMDB3.9
Geek Maggot Bingo or The Freak from Suckweasel Mountain
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Geek Maggot Bingo or The Freak from Suckweasel Mountain

1983
TMDB2.1
Blank Generation
Movie
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Blank Generation

1980
TMDB2.8
No Picnic
Movie
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No Picnic

1990
TMDB3.5
Llik Your Idols
Movie
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Llik Your Idols

2007
TMDB2.3
Punk Revolution NYC
Movie
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Punk Revolution NYC

2012
TMDB2.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (25 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
You Don't Know Ivan JulianYou Don't Know Ivan JulianSelfMovie2020
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersSelfMovie2017
Punk Revolution NYCPunk Revolution NYCHimselfMovie2012
Wild ThingSelfMovie2012
Oil City ConfidentialOil City ConfidentialSelfMovie2009
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGBBurning Down the House: The Story of CBGBSelfMovie2009
Llik Your IdolsLlik Your IdolsHimselfMovie2007
NY77: The Coolest Year in HellNY77: The Coolest Year in HellSelfMovie2007
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and PunkSelfMovie2007
Ramones: We're Outta Here!Ramones: We're Outta Here!SelfMovie2004
Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?Self / AppearanceMovie2003
Blind LightMaxMovie1998
What About MeWhat About MePaulMovie1993
Sadness at LeavingSadness at LeavingCarl HalmanMovie1992
No PicnicNo PicnicIrate TenantMovie1990
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat PoetsGang of Souls: A Generation of Beat PoetsSelfMovie1989
Desperately Seeking SusanDesperately Seeking SusanBruce MeekerMovie1985
Geek Maggot Bingo or The Freak from Suckweasel MountainGeek Maggot Bingo or The Freak from Suckweasel MountainThe Rawhide KidMovie1983
Geek Maggot Bingo or The Freak from Suckweasel MountainGeek Maggot Bingo or The Freak from Suckweasel MountainOriginal Music ComposerMovie1983
SmithereensSmithereensEricMovie1982
Blank GenerationBlank GenerationBillyMovie1980
Blank GenerationBlank GenerationScreenplayMovie1980
Punking OutPunking OutSelfMovie1978
Final RewardFinal RewardSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
The Blank GenerationThe Blank GenerationSelfMovie1976