Les Claypool

Les Claypool

Acting

Born September 29, 1963 (age 63)

Richmond, California, USA

Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming,whammy bar bends (unusual on a bass guitar) and slapping.

Filmography

Primus Interstellar Drum Derby
★ 7.5Series
Primus Interstellar Drum Derby2025
The Residents - A Documentary
Movie
The Residents - A Documentary2024 · Leslie Claypool
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
Series
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?2023
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
★ 7.8Movie
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert2022 · Self (Primus)
kid 90
Movie
kid 902021 · Self
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Movie
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station2020
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
Movie
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues2016 · Self
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Movie
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents2015 · Himself
The Murders of Brandywine Theater
Movie
The Murders of Brandywine Theater2014 · Moxxy (voice)
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
Movie
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool2013 · self
Primus: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Movie
Primus: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese2013 · Bass, Vocals
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Movie
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone2011 · Self
Primus - Bonnaroo
Movie
Primus - Bonnaroo2011
To Be World Klass
Series
To Be World Klass2011 · Self
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Movie
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage2010 · Self
Monty Nash
Series
Monty Nash2008 · Preacher
Noah's Ark
Series
Noah's Ark2007 · Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
Les Claypool: Fancy
Movie
Les Claypool: Fancy2007 · himself
Primus - Blame It On The Fish
Movie
Primus - Blame It On The Fish2006 · Self
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
Movie
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel2005 · himself
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth
Movie
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth2005 · Self (Archival Footage)
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
Movie
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics2004 · Bass
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
Movie
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People2003 · Himself
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
Movie
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End2003 · Self - Bass
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · Self - Musical Guest
Rising Low
Movie
Rising Low2002 · Self
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Movie
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll2001 · Self (Primus)
Where Are They Now?
Series
Where Are They Now?1999 · Self
Primus - Videoplasty
Movie
Primus - Videoplasty1998
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Movie
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu1998 · Self
Primus: Live at Irving Plaza
Movie
Primus: Live at Irving Plaza1998
Primus - Horrible Swill
Movie
Primus - Horrible Swill1998
South Park
Series
South Park1997 · Les Claypool (voice)
Pink as the Day She Was Born
Movie
Pink as the Day She Was Born1997
Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley
Movie
Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley1997
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Movie
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia1996
Primus: Woodstock 94
Movie
Primus: Woodstock 941994 · bass, vocals
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Series
Space Ghost Coast to Coast1994
Squirt TV
Series
Squirt TV1994 · self
Sliders
Series
Sliders1991 · Primus
Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Movie
Primus - Cheesy Home Video