Billy Joel

Billy Joel

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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Filmography

2025

Billy Joel: And So It Goes
Billy Joel: And So It Goes
as Self
TV - Released: 7/18/2025

2024

The Greatest Night in Pop
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/19/2024
Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/14/2024

2023

Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/11/2023
Ron Delsener Presents
Ron Delsener Presents
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/11/2023
Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio
as Dodger (voice) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/24/2023
Breaking Rachmaninoff
Breaking Rachmaninoff
Movie - Released: 4/1/2023

2022

Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium
Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/5/2022
Finding Sandler
Finding Sandler
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/7/2022
Billy Joel: In Black & White
Billy Joel: In Black & White
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/31/2022

2019

Cola Wars
Cola Wars
as Self [Archival Footage]
Movie - Released: 8/18/2019
Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On
Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On
as Self
TV - Released: 12/2/2019

2017

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul
Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/17/2017
Free to Rock
Free to Rock
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/1/2017
Itzhak
Itzhak
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/5/2017
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire - The Story of the Sidemen
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire - The Story of the Sidemen
as Self - Interviewed Guest
Movie - Released: 7/7/2017

2016

Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/20/2016
Kevin Can Wait
Kevin Can Wait
as Billy Joel
TV - Released: 9/19/2016

2015

Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015
Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/14/2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2015
Jay Leno's Garage
Jay Leno's Garage
as Self
TV - Released: 10/7/2015

2014

Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia
Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/31/2014
The Art of McCartney
The Art of McCartney
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/1/2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
TV - Released: 2/17/2014

2012

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/12/2012
The Greatest Event in Television History
The Greatest Event in Television History
as Self
TV - Released: 10/12/2012

2011

Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium
Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/28/2011
The Love We Make
The Love We Make
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/10/2011
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/23/2011

2010

Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea
Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/25/2010

2009

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Havana Jam '79
Havana Jam '79
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/15/2009
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009

2008

Movie
Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/7/2008

2007

Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/11/2007

2006

Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome
Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome
as himself
Movie - Released: 11/30/2006
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975

2005

Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams
Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/22/2005
The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 11/11/2005

2004

The Celebrity Apprentice
The Celebrity Apprentice
as Self
TV - Released: 1/8/2004

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2003

2002

American Idol
American Idol
as Self
TV - Released: 6/11/2002
The Hamptons
The Hamptons
as Self
TV - Released: 6/2/2002

2001

The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/20/2001
Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection
Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/20/2001
Billy Joel: In His Own Words
Billy Joel: In His Own Words
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/2001
Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection
Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/18/2001
America | A Tribute to Heroes
America | A Tribute to Heroes
as Self - Performer
Movie - Released: 9/21/2001

2000

Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits
Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits
as Self - Guest Appearance
Movie - Released: 10/20/2000
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration
as Self - Host
Movie - Released: 6/1/2000

1999

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/24/1999

1998

Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face
Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/31/1998

1997

Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III
Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/18/1997
Garth Live from Central Park
Garth Live from Central Park
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/7/1997
Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers
Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers
Movie - Released: 1/9/1997
Behind the Music
Behind the Music
as Self
TV - Released: 8/17/1997

1996

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/6/1996

1995

Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind
Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind
as (voice) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 7/21/1995

1994

Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
as Self
TV - Released: 8/14/1994

1993

Billy Joel: Shades of Grey
Billy Joel: Shades of Grey
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/13/1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993

1992

Mad About You
Mad About You
as Billy Joel
TV - Released: 9/23/1992

1991

The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time
The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/14/1991
Tribute to Harry Chapin
Tribute to Harry Chapin
Movie - Released: 8/23/1991
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Simply Mad About the Mouse
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/15/1991

1988

Oliver & Company
Oliver & Company
as Dodger (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/18/1988
Movie
A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR
as Self - Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar
Movie - Released: 6/15/1988

1987

Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad
Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad
as Self - Performer
Movie - Released: 10/24/1987

1986

Movie
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/9/1986

1985

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/28/1985

1984

Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena
Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena
as vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica
Movie - Released: 6/6/1984

1983

Billy Joel: Live From Long Island
Billy Joel: Live From Long Island
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/23/1983

1980

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/4/1980

1979

CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning
as Self
TV - Released: 1/28/1979

1978

Billy Joel - Bremen 1978
Billy Joel - Bremen 1978
Movie - Released: 3/15/1978

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as Self
TV - Released: 1/12/1975

1973

Rock Concert
Rock Concert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/27/1973

1964

Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1964

1959

The Grammys
The Grammys
as Self
TV - Released: 11/29/1959

1956

Tony Awards
Tony Awards
as Self - Winner
TV - Released: 4/1/1956

1952

Today
Today
as Self
TV - Released: 1/14/1952