Lou Reed

Acting

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 2, 1942

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA

About Lou Reed

Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the rock band the Velvet Underground, with a solo career that spanned five decades.

Best Lou Reed Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lou Reed's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

365 Day Project — This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in calendar form. Every day as

365 Day Project

2007•Documentary

★9.0

Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000 (2014) movie poster

★9.0

Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000 — Transformer was universally praised for its well-constructed anatomy of a touchstone album. Now expanded to interweave t

Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000

2014•Music

★9.0

The Making of Sun City (1985) movie poster

★9.0

The Making of Sun City — Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”

The Making of Sun City

1985•Documentary

★8.5

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) movie poster

★8.5

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel — A humourous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel

1988•Documentary

★8.2

Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story (2017) movie poster

★8.2

Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story — Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is a documentary about the life and work of Michael "Mick" Ronson, the guitarist, so

Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story

2017•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lou Reed.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Moonage Daydream	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	The Velvet Underground	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2017	Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock	Self - Musician (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2017	Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Heart of a Dog	Doctor	Hit	Similar →
2015	Danny Says	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2015	Occupy Wall Street: We Are The 99%	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2014	Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Lou Reed - Remembered	Self (Archival footage)	Hit	Similar →
2012	David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2010	Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973: The Sacred Triangle	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2010	Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche	Self	Hit	Similar →
2009	The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Palermo Shooting	Self	Average	Similar →
2008	New York Rock at the BBC	-	Hit	Similar →
2007	365 Day Project	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Lou Reed's Berlin	Self	Hit	Similar →
2003	Prozac Nation	Lou Reed	Average	Similar →
2001	Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer	Self	Hit	Similar →
2000	Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	Lulu on the Bridge	Not Lou Reed	Average	Similar →
1998	Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart	Self	Hit	Similar →
1995	Blue in the Face	Man with Strange Glasses	Hit	Similar →
1995	Nico Icon	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	The Velvet Underground - Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII	guitar, vocals	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	Faraway, So Close!	Lou Reed	Hit	Similar →
1993	Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby Live in Jersey	Performer	Hit	Similar →
1990	Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
1990	Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections	Self	Hit	Similar →
1990	Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella	Self	Hit	Similar →
1989	Decade	Self	Hit	Similar →
1989	The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Permanent Record	Himself	Average	Similar →
1988	Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	The Making of Sun City	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	A Night with Lou Reed	Self - Vocals, Guitar	Average	Similar →
1983	Get Crazy	Auden	Average	Similar →
1983	Rock & Rule	Mok (singing voice)	Average	Similar →
1983	The Making of Rock & Rule	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	Lou Reed - Ancienne Belgique 22-05-1974	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	Jimi Hendrix	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Diaries, Notes, and Sketches	Self	Hit	Similar →
1967	Exploding Plastic Inevitable	Himself	Average	Similar →
1966	Venus in Furs	Himself	Average	Similar →
1966	Moe Gets Tied Up	-	Average	Similar →
1966	The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound	Self	Hit	Similar →
1966	Screen Test: Lou Reed (Coke)	Himself	Average	Similar →
1965	Andy Warhol Screen Tests	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	The Making of an Underground Film	Self	Average	Similar →

Lou Reed - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lou Reed?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lou Reed is "365 Day Project" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lou Reed acted in?

Lou Reed has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lou Reed?

Other notable films include "Lou Reed: Transformer & Live at Montreux 2000", "The Making of Sun City", and "Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel".