Gene Simmons

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.

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Known For

Family Guy

Family Guy

1999 • as Gene Simmons / Prisoner #3 (voice)

Family Guy

Family Guy

1999 • as Gene Simmons (voice)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000 • as Gene Simmons

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 • as Self

Castle

Castle

2009 • as Self

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

2005 • as Self - Guest Judge

Filmography

2025

From Tokyo to You
From Tokyo to You
as Self - Archive Footage
Movie - Released: 11/8/2025

2023

Kiss - Hellfest 2023
Kiss - Hellfest 2023
as Bass / Lead Vocals
Movie - Released: 6/15/2023
Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/27/2023
KISS: End of the Road
KISS: End of the Road
Movie - Released: 12/2/2023
KISS Rok' N Rosemont!
KISS Rok' N Rosemont!
Movie - Released: 11/27/2023
KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati
KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati
Movie - Released: 10/19/2023

2022

In Search of Darkness: Part III
In Search of Darkness: Part III
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/25/2022
KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley
KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/12/2022
Kiss: Through the Years
Kiss: Through the Years
as Self
TV - Released: 2/1/2022

2021

Rock Camp: The Movie
Rock Camp: The Movie
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/15/2021
Biography: KISStory
Biography: KISStory
as Self
TV - Released: 6/27/2021

2020

KISS 2020 Goodbye
KISS 2020 Goodbye
as The Demon
Movie - Released: 12/31/2020
Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/7/2020

2019

Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019
Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019
Movie - Released: 1/31/2019
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
as Self - KISS
Movie - Released: 3/14/2019
Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll
Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/26/2019
The Rainbow
The Rainbow
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/26/2019
The Ringmaster
The Ringmaster
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/8/2019

2018

The Great Satan
The Great Satan
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/12/2018
Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/1/2018
Larger Than Life II
Larger Than Life II
as Bass, Vocals
Movie - Released: 10/26/2018
Larger Than Life
Larger Than Life
as Bass, Vocals
Movie - Released: 6/16/2018
Keith Lemon: Coming in America
Keith Lemon: Coming in America
as Self
TV - Released: 7/5/2018

2017

The Vinnie Vincent Collection
The Vinnie Vincent Collection
Movie - Released: 7/4/2017
Cum On Feel The Noize
Cum On Feel The Noize
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/28/2017
Armed Response
Armed Response
as Male Suspect
Movie - Released: 8/4/2017

2016

We Are X
We Are X
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/12/2016
Kiss Rocks Vegas
Kiss Rocks Vegas
as Bass / Lead Vocals
Movie - Released: 5/25/2016
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
as Himself
Movie - Released: 7/18/2016
Why Him?
Why Him?
as Gene Simmons
Movie - Released: 12/22/2016
Molly: The Real Thing
Molly: The Real Thing
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/21/2016
Angie Tribeca
Angie Tribeca
as Himself
TV - Released: 1/17/2016

2015

Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery
Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery
as Demon (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/9/2015
Rammstein in Amerika
Rammstein in Amerika
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/25/2015
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/6/2015

2014

Movie
Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary
Movie - Released: 7/19/2014
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/31/2014
KISS Kruise IV
KISS Kruise IV
as Himself
Movie - Released: 4/11/2014
Welcome to Sweden
Welcome to Sweden
as Gene Simmons
TV - Released: 3/21/2014
Scorpion
Scorpion
as Gene Simmons
TV - Released: 9/22/2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
TV - Released: 2/17/2014

2013

Movie
Kiss [2013] Sydney
Movie - Released: 3/8/2013
Kiss (2013) Stockholm
Kiss (2013) Stockholm
Movie - Released: 6/1/2013
Movie
Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague
Movie - Released: 6/14/2013
The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe
The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe
as Bass, Vocals
Movie - Released: 6/20/2013
Sample This
Sample This
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 9/12/2013
Movie
Kiss [2013] Private Acustic
Movie - Released: 6/14/2013
Kiss: Japan Monster
Kiss: Japan Monster
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/24/2013
Through the Keyhole
Through the Keyhole
as Self
TV - Released: 8/31/2013

2012

Movie
Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast
Movie - Released: 3/30/2012
Movie
Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City
Movie - Released: 11/7/2012
Movie
KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo
as Himself - Vocals, Bass
Movie - Released: 11/17/2012
Kiss - Live in Nurburgring
Kiss - Live in Nurburgring
as Vocals/Bass
Movie - Released: 10/1/2012
Comic Book Men
Comic Book Men
as Self
TV - Released: 2/12/2012

2010

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/29/2010
Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring
Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring
as Vocals, Bass
Movie - Released: 6/3/2010
Expecting Mary
Expecting Mary
as Taylor
Movie - Released: 11/12/2010

2009

Extract
Extract
as Joe Adler
Movie - Released: 9/3/2009
The Fairly OddParents: Wishology!
The Fairly OddParents: Wishology!
as Himself (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/3/2009
Movie
KISS: Live in Buenos Aires
Movie - Released: 10/6/2009
Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe
Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/22/2009
KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE
KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009
Castle
Castle
as Self
TV - Released: 3/9/2009
Glenn Martin, DDS
Glenn Martin, DDS
TV - Released: 8/17/2009
TV
I Get That a Lot
TV - Released: 4/1/2009
TV
100 Most Shocking Music Moments
as Self
TV - Released: 12/28/2009
MTV World Stage
MTV World Stage
as Self
TV - Released: 4/3/2009

2008

Kiss Live at Budokan 1988
Kiss Live at Budokan 1988
as Bass, Vocals
Movie - Released: 12/31/2008
Detroit Metal City
Detroit Metal City
as Jack Il Dark
Movie - Released: 8/22/2008
Shatner's Raw Nerve
Shatner's Raw Nerve
as Self
TV - Released: 12/2/2008

2007

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/18/2007
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/14/2007
TV
Dave Navarro's Spread
TV - Released: 5/17/2007
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
as Self
TV - Released: 4/23/2007
Shrink Rap
Shrink Rap
as Self
TV - Released: 4/2/2007
Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock
as Self
TV - Released: 5/19/2007

2006

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977)
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977)
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/31/2006
Movie
Kiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & Paul
Movie - Released: 5/1/2006
Movie
Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006
as Vocals, Bass
Movie - Released: 5/25/2006
Kiss [2006] Rising Sun
Kiss [2006] Rising Sun
Movie - Released: 7/22/2006
Movie
Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - Interviews
Movie - Released: 8/9/2006
Movie
VH1 Rock Honors
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/31/2006
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/12/2006
Movie
Kiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music Festival
Movie - Released: 7/23/2006
Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night
Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night
Movie - Released: 3/8/2006
Gene Simmons: Family Jewels
Gene Simmons: Family Jewels
as Himself
TV - Released: 8/7/2006
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
as Gene Simmons
TV - Released: 9/28/2006
The Henry Rollins Show
The Henry Rollins Show
TV - Released: 4/1/2006
TV
The Greg Behrendt Show
TV - Released: 9/12/2006
Heavy: The Story of Metal
Heavy: The Story of Metal
as Self
TV - Released: 5/22/2006

2005

Kiss: Rock the Nation Live
Kiss: Rock the Nation Live
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/13/2005
Be Cool
Be Cool
as Gene Simmons
Movie - Released: 3/4/2005
KISS: Unauthorized
KISS: Unauthorized
as Bass, Vocal
Movie - Released: 4/20/2005
The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show
TV - Released: 9/12/2005
Mind of Mencia
Mind of Mencia
TV - Released: 7/6/2005
Rock School
Rock School
TV - Released: 8/19/2005
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
as Self - Restaurant Patron
TV - Released: 5/30/2005
TV
Ed's Nite In
TV - Released: 1/18/2005
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Guest Judge
TV - Released: 6/1/2005

2004

KISS Loves You
KISS Loves You
as Himself
Movie - Released: 4/8/2004
KISS - Love Gun
KISS - Love Gun
as Bass Guitar,Singing
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004
The Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters
The Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters
as Bass, Vocals
Movie - Released: 3/30/2004
When KISS Ruled the World
When KISS Ruled the World
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004
The Celebrity Apprentice
The Celebrity Apprentice
TV - Released: 1/8/2004
The Celebrity Apprentice
The Celebrity Apprentice
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 1/8/2004

2003

KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive!
KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive!
Movie - Released: 12/30/2003
Kiss: Symphony
Kiss: Symphony
as vocals, bass
Movie - Released: 5/17/2003
Kiss: The Lost Concert
Kiss: The Lost Concert
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003
Anderson Cooper 360°
Anderson Cooper 360°
TV - Released: 9/8/2003
TV
The New Tom Green Show
as Self
TV - Released: 6/23/2003

2002

Wish You Were Dead
Wish You Were Dead
as Vinny
Movie - Released: 5/21/2002
KISS : The Videos 1975-1998
KISS : The Videos 1975-1998
Movie - Released: 1/1/2002
KISS: Live in Las Vegas
KISS: Live in Las Vegas
Movie - Released: 4/2/2002
The New Guy
The New Guy
as Reverend
Movie - Released: 5/10/2002
KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002
KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002
as Bass, Vocals
Movie - Released: 11/1/2002
That '70s KISS Show
That '70s KISS Show
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/30/2002
American Idol
American Idol
as Self - Guest Judge
TV - Released: 6/11/2002

2001

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/20/2001
Kiss: Beyond the Makeup
Kiss: Beyond the Makeup
Movie - Released: 6/1/2001
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
as Himself (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/21/2001
Movie
Satan’s Top Forty
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/24/2001
KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up
KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/1/2001
Movie
Satan’s Top 40
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2001

2000

Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss
Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/27/2000
Movie
Kiss [2000] Arte TV Special
Movie - Released: 5/1/2000
At Any Cost
At Any Cost
as Dennis Berg
Movie - Released: 8/16/2000
Jackass
Jackass
as Self
TV - Released: 4/12/2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Gene Simmons
TV - Released: 10/6/2000

1999

Detroit Rock City
Detroit Rock City
as Kiss
Movie - Released: 8/13/1999
Third Watch
Third Watch
as Donald Mann
TV - Released: 9/23/1999
Family Guy
Family Guy
as Gene Simmons / Prisoner #3 (voice)
TV - Released: 1/31/1999
Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
as Self
TV - Released: 6/7/1999
Family Guy
Family Guy
as Gene Simmons (voice)
TV - Released: 1/31/1999

1998

Kiss: The Second Coming
Kiss: The Second Coming
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/24/1998

1997

Rock-A-Big Baby
Rock-A-Big Baby
as Gene Simmons
Movie - Released: 7/25/1997
Kiss [1997] Toledo
Kiss [1997] Toledo
Movie - Released: 4/12/1997
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
as Jessie (voice)
TV - Released: 1/12/1997
The View
The View
as Self
TV - Released: 8/11/1997

1996

Movie
Kiss [1996] Irvine
Movie - Released: 6/14/1996
Kiss: Unplugged
Kiss: Unplugged
Movie - Released: 10/20/1996
KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville
KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville
Movie - Released: 6/30/1996
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
TV - Released: 8/21/1996
Millennium
Millennium
as Hector Leachman
TV - Released: 10/25/1996

1995

Kiss [1995] Alive 1995
Kiss [1995] Alive 1995
Movie - Released: 1/30/1995

1994

Kiss: São Paulo, 1994
Kiss: São Paulo, 1994
Movie - Released: 8/26/1994
Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile
Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile
Movie - Released: 8/31/1994
Movie
Kiss My Ass: The Video
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/1994

1993

Kiss: Konfidential
Kiss: Konfidential
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/31/1993

1992

Kiss [1992] The Palace '92
Kiss [1992] The Palace '92
Movie - Released: 11/27/1992
Kiss: X-Treme Close Up
Kiss: X-Treme Close Up
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/18/1992

1990

Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990
Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990
as Bass
Movie - Released: 5/18/1990

1989

Truth About Rock
Truth About Rock
Movie - Released: 1/1/1989
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1989
Red Surf
Red Surf
as Doc
Movie - Released: 12/1/1989
MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged
as Self
TV - Released: 11/26/1989

1988

Movie
Kiss [1988] A Crazy Night With Kiss
Movie - Released: 4/21/1988
Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988
Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988
Movie - Released: 4/20/1988
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/17/1988
KISS: Crazy Nights
KISS: Crazy Nights
as Bass, Vocals
Movie - Released: 6/6/1988

1987

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Malak Al Rahim
Movie - Released: 1/16/1987
Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum
Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/18/1987
Kiss Exposed
Kiss Exposed
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/18/1987
Miami Vice ‘The Prodigal Son’
Miami Vice ‘The Prodigal Son’
as Newton Windsor Blade
Movie - Released: 7/18/1987

1986

Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
as Nuke
Movie - Released: 10/24/1986
Never Too Young to Die
Never Too Young to Die
as Velvet Von Ragnar
Movie - Released: 6/13/1986

1985

KISS: Asylum Tour New York
KISS: Asylum Tour New York
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/16/1985

1984

Runaway
Runaway
as Dr. Charles Luther
Movie - Released: 12/14/1984
Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored
Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored
as Bass
Movie - Released: 12/1/1984
Kiss [1984] Quebec '84
Kiss [1984] Quebec '84
Movie - Released: 3/12/1984
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
as Newton Windsor Blade
TV - Released: 9/16/1984
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/1984

1983

Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo
Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo
Movie - Released: 6/8/1983
Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old
Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old
Movie - Released: 1/13/1983
Kiss [1983] Essen 1983
Kiss [1983] Essen 1983
Movie - Released: 11/10/1983
Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983
Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/14/1983
Movie
Kiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media Collection
Movie - Released: 12/31/1983
Quem KISS Teve
Quem KISS Teve
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/1/1983
The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
as Mr. Big
TV - Released: 11/23/1983

1982

Movie
Kiss [1982] Videos From The Elder
Movie - Released: 1/30/1982

1981

Kiss: The Elder Media Collection
Kiss: The Elder Media Collection
Movie - Released: 12/31/1981

1980

Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia
Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia
Movie - Released: 11/21/1980
Movie
Kiss [1980] 1980 TV Compilation
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/21/1980
Fridays
Fridays
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 4/11/1980

1979

Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss
Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss
Movie - Released: 7/8/1979
Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979
Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979
Movie - Released: 1/1/1979
Movie
Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV Collection
Movie - Released: 12/31/1979

1978

Movie
Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978
Movie - Released: 12/31/1978
KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
as The Demon
Movie - Released: 10/28/1978
Young Music Show
Young Music Show
TV - Released: 12/12/1978

1977

Movie
Kiss [1977] The 2nd Summit
Movie - Released: 9/2/1977
Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit
Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit
Movie - Released: 1/29/1977
Kiss: Live at The Summit
Kiss: Live at The Summit
Movie - Released: 9/1/1977
Kiss [1977] New York
Kiss [1977] New York
Movie - Released: 2/17/1977
Kiss: Young Music Show
Kiss: Young Music Show
Movie - Released: 4/1/1977
Kiss: Live in Tokyo
Kiss: Live in Tokyo
Movie - Released: 4/2/1977

1976

KISS: Destroys Anaheim
KISS: Destroys Anaheim
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/20/1976
Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976
Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976
Movie - Released: 1/24/1976
Movie
KIiss [1976] TV Collection 1974-1976
Movie - Released: 12/30/1976
Movie
Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976
Movie - Released: 12/30/1976
Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo
Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo
Movie - Released: 1/26/1976
Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25,
Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25,
as Bass
Movie - Released: 1/25/1976
Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit
Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit
as Performer
Movie - Released: 8/13/1976
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Movie - Released: 10/30/1976

1975

Kiss - Winterland Or Hell
Kiss - Winterland Or Hell
Movie - Released: 1/31/1975
Kiss [1975] Midnight Special
Kiss [1975] Midnight Special
Movie - Released: 12/30/1975
Movie
KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975
Movie - Released: 1/31/1975

1974

Kiss [1974] Long Beach
Kiss [1974] Long Beach
Movie - Released: 2/17/1974
Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose
Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose
Movie - Released: 2/20/1974

1973

Kiss: Live At Coventry
Kiss: Live At Coventry
Movie - Released: 12/22/1973

Unknown

KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77
KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77
Movie
KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP
KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP
as himself
Movie
Movie
Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume I
as Self
Movie
Movie
Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume II
as Self
Movie
KISS: Happy Halloween 1998
KISS: Happy Halloween 1998
Movie
TV
Jingles
TV