Gene Simmons - Actor Profile

Gene Simmons

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 25, 1949
Birth Place: Haifa, Israel

About Gene Simmons

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.

Gene Simmons Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gene Simmons reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gene Simmons's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 94% of Gene Simmons's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gene Simmons Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gene Simmons's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gene Simmons has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition Self Hit Similar →
2025 Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer Self Hit Similar →
2023 KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati - Super Hit Similar →
2023 Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 In Search of Darkness: Part III Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 KISS 2020 Goodbye The Demon Super Hit Similar →
2020 Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration Self Hit Similar →
2019 The Rainbow Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Ringmaster Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine Self - KISS Hit Similar →
2018 Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Cum On Feel The Noize Self Hit Similar →
2016 Why Him? Gene Simmons Average Similar →
2016 Kiss Rocks Vegas Bass / Lead Vocals Super Hit Similar →
2016 We Are X Self Hit Similar →
2015 The Ritchie Blackmore Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Rammstein in Amerika Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery Demon (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 Sample This Self - Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2013 Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague - Super Hit Similar →
2012 Kiss - Live in Nurburgring Vocals/Bass Hit Similar →
2010 Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring Vocals, Bass Hit Similar →
2009 The Fairly OddParents: Wishology! Himself (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2008 Detroit Metal City Jack Il Dark Hit Similar →
2006 Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night - Hit Similar →
2005 Kiss: Rock the Nation Live Self Hit Similar →
2003 Kiss: Symphony vocals, bass Super Hit Similar →
2003 Kiss: The Lost Concert - Super Hit Similar →
2001 A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas Himself (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Kiss: Beyond the Makeup - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Satan’s Top 40 Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 At Any Cost Dennis Berg Average Similar →
2000 Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss Himself Super Hit Similar →
1999 Detroit Rock City Kiss Hit Similar →
1998 Kiss: The Second Coming Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Rock-A-Big Baby Gene Simmons Super Hit Similar →
1994 Kiss My Ass: The Video Self Hit Similar →
1994 Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile - Super Hit Similar →
1993 Kiss: Konfidential Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Kiss: X-Treme Close Up Self Super Hit Similar →
1990 Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990 Bass Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Self Hit Similar →
1987 Kiss Exposed Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored Bass Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Paul Lynde Halloween Special - Average Similar →
1976 KISS: Destroys Anaheim Self Super Hit Similar →
1975 Kiss [1975] Midnight Special - Super Hit Similar →

Gene Simmons - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gene Simmons?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gene Simmons is "Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gene Simmons acted in?

Gene Simmons has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gene Simmons?

Other notable films include "Rock-A-Big Baby", "Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile", and "Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990".

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