Adam Clayton

Adam Clayton

Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960), is an English-born Irish musician who is the bass guitarist of the rock band U2. He has resided in County Dublin, Ireland since his family moved to Malahide in 1965. And he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met schoolmates with whom he co-founded U2 in 1976.

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Known For

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Adam Clayton (voice)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 • as Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Musical Guest

Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

1996 • Theme Song Performance

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

1984 • as Self

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009 • as Self

Filmography

2025

Movie
BP Fallon: Rock'n'Roll Wizard
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/12/2025
Greatest Basslines
Greatest Basslines
as Self
TV - Released: 11/28/2025

2024

Kiss the Future
Kiss the Future
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/23/2024
The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?
The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/25/2024

2023

AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/14/2023
U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/01
U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/01
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/1/2023
U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/03
U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/03
Movie - Released: 11/3/2023

2022

U2: Rockumentary
U2: Rockumentary
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/1/2022
Francis Bacon: The Outsider
Francis Bacon: The Outsider
as Presenter
Movie - Released: 12/15/2022

2020

Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/23/2020

2018

U2: Experience +Innocence, Live in Berlin
U2: Experience +Innocence, Live in Berlin
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/13/2018

2017

U2 at The BBC
U2 at The BBC
as Self [U2]
Movie - Released: 12/19/2017
U2 - Live from Abbey Road
U2 - Live from Abbey Road
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/26/2017
Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/27/2017
U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017
U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017
Movie - Released: 10/25/2017

2016

U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/10/2016

2015

U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/2015
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/2015
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/11/2015
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015
Movie - Released: 12/6/2015
U2 - Vancouver, Canada
U2 - Vancouver, Canada
Movie - Released: 5/14/2015

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
TV - Released: 2/17/2014

2013

Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel
Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/22/2013

2012

U2: War - The Ultimate Critical Review
U2: War - The Ultimate Critical Review
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/1/2012
U2: Unbroken Toys
U2: Unbroken Toys
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/3/2012

2011

U2: From the Sky Down
U2: From the Sky Down
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/29/2011
U2360°: Live From Moncton
U2360°: Live From Moncton
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/30/2011
U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998
U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998
as Adam Clayton
Movie - Released: 1/1/2011

2010

U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl
U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl
as Self - Bass
Movie - Released: 6/4/2010
u2 360 tour - under the rainy belgium sky
u2 360 tour - under the rainy belgium sky
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/23/2010
U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle
U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/5/2010

2009

Movie
U2 Live Tour 360° - Paris 11 et 12 Juillet 2009
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/10/2009
Linear
Linear
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/2/2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/29/2009
U2乐队360°玫瑰碗演唱会
U2乐队360°玫瑰碗演唱会
as 低音吉他
Movie - Released: 6/4/2009
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
as Self - U2
Movie - Released: 7/16/2009

2008

U2 3D
U2 3D
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/19/2008

2007

U2: Achtung Baby: A Classic Album Under Review
U2: Achtung Baby: A Classic Album Under Review
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/29/2007
U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD)
U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD)
as Self - Bass
Movie - Released: 11/20/2007

2006

U2: 18 Videos
U2: 18 Videos
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/17/2006
U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review
U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/14/2006
U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium
U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium
as Self - Bass
Movie - Released: 3/2/2006
Movie
U2: City of blinding lights - Live in Buenos Aires
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/3/2006

2005

U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago
U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago
as Self - Bass
Movie - Released: 11/14/2005
The Work of Director Anton Corbijn
The Work of Director Anton Corbijn
as Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
Movie - Released: 9/13/2005
U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan
U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/21/2005

2004

U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/22/2004
U2 - Live Under the Brooklyn Bridge
U2 - Live Under the Brooklyn Bridge
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/22/2004
U2 and 3 songs
U2 and 3 songs
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/19/2004

2003

U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
as Self - Bass
Movie - Released: 11/17/2003
U2: An Unforgettable Journey
U2: An Unforgettable Journey
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/20/2003

2002

U2: The Best of 1990-2000
U2: The Best of 1990-2000
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/2/2002

2001

U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston
U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston
as Self - Bass
Movie - Released: 6/3/2001

2000

U2 - Live from Irving Plaza 2000
U2 - Live from Irving Plaza 2000
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/5/2000

1999

Entropy
Entropy
as Adam Clayton
Movie - Released: 11/27/1999
Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/5/1999

1998

U2 - The Best of 1980-1990
U2 - The Best of 1980-1990
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/7/1998
U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg
U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/21/1998
U2: Live from Santiago 1998
U2: Live from Santiago 1998
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/11/1998

1997

U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City
U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/3/1997
U2: A Year in Pop
U2: A Year in Pop
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/26/1997
Classic Albums
Classic Albums
as Self
TV - Released: 4/14/1997

1994

U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney
U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/17/1994
MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
as Self - Performer
TV - Released: 11/24/1994

1993

U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 1993
U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 1993
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/16/1993

1992

Movie
U2 - Live from Stockholm 1992
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/11/1992
U2: Achtung Baby, the Videos, the Cameos and a Whole Lot of Interference from ZOO-TV
U2: Achtung Baby, the Videos, the Cameos and a Whole Lot of Interference from ZOO-TV
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/1/1992

1990

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/1/1990

1989

U2: Lovetown
U2: Lovetown
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/31/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Adam Clayton (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1988

U2: Rattle and Hum
U2: Rattle and Hum
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/3/1988

1987

U2: Outside It's America
U2: Outside It's America
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/1/1987
U2 Live from Paris
U2 Live from Paris
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/4/1987
U2 - Live from Los Angeles 1987
U2 - Live from Los Angeles 1987
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/18/1987
U2: Live from Syracuse 1987
U2: Live from Syracuse 1987
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/9/1987

1986

Movie
U2 & The Police: A Conspiracy of Hope
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/15/1986

1985

Live Aid
Live Aid
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/13/1985
U2: Unforgettable Fire
U2: Unforgettable Fire
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/4/1985

1984

U2 - The Unforgettable Fire Collection
U2 - The Unforgettable Fire Collection
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/1/1984
U2: A Fire in Dortmund
U2: A Fire in Dortmund
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/21/1984
'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video
'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/1/1984
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/1984

1983

U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky
U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky
as Self - Bass
Movie - Released: 6/5/1983

1982

No Nukes! muziekfestival
No Nukes! muziekfestival
as Self - U2
Movie - Released: 4/9/1982
U2 Live at the Rock Werchter Festival 1982
U2 Live at the Rock Werchter Festival 1982
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1982

1981

Movie
U2: Follies
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/10/1981
U2: Rockpalast
U2: Rockpalast
Movie - Released: 11/3/1981

1978

The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self - Honoree
TV - Released: 12/28/1978

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1974

Rockpalast
Rockpalast
TV - Released: 10/4/1974

1962

The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/6/1962

1959

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

Unknown

U2 - Island 50 Festival: Live
U2 - Island 50 Festival: Live
as Self
Movie
U2: Live from South Bend
U2: Live from South Bend
as Self - Bass
Movie