Billy Joel

Billy Joel

Acting

May 9, 1949New York City, New York, USA

William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his first major hit and signature song of the same name as well as the similarly named 1973 album, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States.

Known for

Oliver & Company

Oliver & Company

1988

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

Ruthless People

Ruthless People

1986

Once Upon a Studio

Once Upon a Studio

2023

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

Honeymoon in Vegas

Honeymoon in Vegas

1992

The Greatest Night in Pop

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

Mad About You

Mad About You

1992

American Idol

American Idol

2002

Acting91

Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives

Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives

2025

Self

Billy Joel: And So It Goes

Billy Joel: And So It Goes

2025

Self

Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden

Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden

2024

Self

The Greatest Night in Pop

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

Self (archive footage)

Once Upon a Studio

Once Upon a Studio

2023

Dodger (voice) (archive sound)

Ron Delsener Presents

Ron Delsener Presents

2023

Self

Breaking Rachmaninoff

Breaking Rachmaninoff

2023

Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

2023

Self

Finding Sandler

Finding Sandler

2022

Self

Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium

Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium

2022

Self

Billy Joel: In Black & White

Billy Joel: In Black & White

2022

Self

Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On

Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On

2019

Self

Cola Wars

Cola Wars

2019

Self (archive footage)

Itzhak

Itzhak

2017

Self

Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen

Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen

2017

Self

Free to Rock

Free to Rock

2017

Self

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul

2017

Self

Tony Bennett Celebrates 90

Tony Bennett Celebrates 90

2016

Self

Kevin Can Wait

Kevin Can Wait

2016

Billy Joel

Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno's Garage

2015

Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

Self

Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015

Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015

2015

Self

The Art of McCartney

The Art of McCartney

2014

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

Self

Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia

Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia

2014

Self

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012

Self

The Greatest Event in Television History

The Greatest Event in Television History

2012

Self

Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston

Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston

2011

Self

The Love We Make

The Love We Make

2011

Self

Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium

Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium

2011

Self

Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea

Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea

2010

Self

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009

Self

Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City

Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City

2009

Self

Havana Jam '79

Havana Jam '79

2009

Self

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

2009

Self (archive footage)

Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition

Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition

2008

Self

Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic

Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic

2007

Self

Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven

Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven

2007

Self

Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome

Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome

2006

himself

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

2006

Self (archive footage)

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers

2006

Self

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975

2006

Self

Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams

Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams

2005

Self

The Reichen Show

The Reichen Show

2005

Self - Guest

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

2005

Self - Musical Guest

The Celebrity Apprentice

The Celebrity Apprentice

2004

Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

Self

American Idol

American Idol

2002

Self

The Hamptons

The Hamptons

2002

Self

Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection

Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection

2001

Self

Billy Joel: In His Own Words

Billy Joel: In His Own Words

2001

Self

The Concert for New York City

The Concert for New York City

2001

Self

America | A Tribute to Heroes

America | A Tribute to Heroes

2001

Self - Performer

Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection

Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection

2001

Self

Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits

Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits

2000

Self - Guest Appearance

Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration

Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration

2000

Self - Host

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

1999

Self

Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face

Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face

1998

Self

Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III

Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III

1997

Self

Behind the Music

Behind the Music

1997

Self

Garth Live from Central Park

Garth Live from Central Park

1997

Self

Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers

Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers

1997

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

1996

Self (archive footage)

Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind

Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind

1995

(voice) (archive footage)

The Music Biz

The Music Biz

1995

Self

Inside the Actors Studio

Inside the Actors Studio

1994

Self

Billy Joel: Shades of Grey

Billy Joel: Shades of Grey

1993

Self

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

Self - Guest

Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

1993

Self - Musical Guest

Mad About You

Mad About You

1992

Billy Joel

Tribute to Harry Chapin

Tribute to Harry Chapin

1991

Simply Mad About the Mouse

Simply Mad About the Mouse

1991

Self

The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time

The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time

1991

Self

Bon Jovi: Final Countdown

Bon Jovi: Final Countdown

1990

Vocals

Oliver & Company

Oliver & Company

1988

Dodger (voice)

A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR

A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR

1988

Self - Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar

Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad

Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad

1987

Self - Performer

Billy Joel: Building the Bridge

Billy Joel: Building the Bridge

1986

Self

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985

Self

Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena

Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena

1984

vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica

Billy Joel: Live From Long Island

Billy Joel: Live From Long Island

1983

Self

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

1980

Self

CBS News Sunday Morning

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979

Self

Billy Joel - Bremen 1978

Billy Joel - Bremen 1978

1978

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

Self - Musical Guest

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

1975

Self

Rock Concert

Rock Concert

1973

Self

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964

Self

The Grammys

The Grammys

1959

Self

Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956

Self - Winner

Today

Today

1952

Self

Sound4

Honeymoon in Vegas

Honeymoon in Vegas

1992

Songs

Oliver & Company

Oliver & Company

1988

Songs

Ruthless People

Ruthless People

1986

Songs

Easy Money

Easy Money

1983

Songs

Production1

Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden

Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden

2024

Executive Producer