The Edge - Actor Profile

The Edge

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 8, 1961
Birth Place: Barking, London, England, UK

About The Edge

David Howell Evans (born 8 August 1961), better known by his stage name The Edge (or just Edge), is an Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist of the rock band U2. A member of the group since its inception, he has recorded 14 studio albums with the band and one solo record. As a guitarist, the Edge has crafted a minimalistic and textural style of playing. His use of a rhythmic delay effect yields a distinctive sound that has become a signature of U2's music. Description above from the Wikipedia article The Edge licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of The Edge reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of The Edge's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 92% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), The Edge remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best The Edge Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from The Edge's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of The Edge.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Kiss the Future Self Average Similar →
2023 AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self - Presenter Super Hit Similar →
2021 What Drives Us Self Hit Similar →
2018 U2: Experience +Innocence, Live in Berlin Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Satan & Adam Self Hit Similar →
2017 U2 - Live from Abbey Road Self Hit Similar →
2017 U2 at The BBC Self [U2] Super Hit Similar →
2017 Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends) Self Hit Similar →
2016 U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015 - Hit Similar →
2014 Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 U2: From the Sky Down Self Hit Similar →
2011 U2360°: Live From Moncton Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998 The Edge Super Hit Similar →
2010 Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher self Super Hit Similar →
2010 U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl Self - Guitar Super Hit Similar →
2010 Hope for Haiti Now Self Average Similar →
2009 The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 Self - U2 Super Hit Similar →
2009 U2 Live Tour 360° - Paris 11 et 12 Juillet 2009 Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 It Might Get Loud Self Hit Similar →
2008 U2 3D Self Hit Similar →
2007 U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD) Self - Guitars Super Hit Similar →
2007 Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who Self Hit Similar →
2006 Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man Self Average Similar →
2006 U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review Self Hit Similar →
2005 U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago Self - Guitar Super Hit Similar →
2005 Live 8 Self Hit Similar →
2005 The Work of Director Anton Corbijn Self - U2 (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
2005 U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland Self - Guitar Super Hit Similar →
2002 U2: The Best of 1990-2000 Self Hit Similar →
2001 U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston Self - Guitar Super Hit Similar →
2000 No Maps for These Territories Self Average Similar →
1998 U2 - The Best of 1980-1990 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1998 U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City Self Hit Similar →
1994 U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 1993 Self Super Hit Similar →
1988 U2: Rattle and Hum Self Hit Similar →
1985 U2 at Live Aid Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 Live Aid Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 U2: A Fire in Dortmund Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 U2 - The Unforgettable Fire Collection Self Hit Similar →
1983 U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky Self - Guitar Super Hit Similar →

The Edge - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of The Edge?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring The Edge is "U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has The Edge acted in?

The Edge has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by The Edge?

Other notable films include "U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998", "Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington", and "U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg".