Rick Nielsen

Acting

Born December 22, 1948 (age 77)

Rockford, Illinois, USA

Richard Alan Nielsen is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.

Filmography

Sweetwater, Texas

Sweetwater, Texas2025

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties2024 · Self

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene2023 · himself

Schatten der Nacht

Schatten der Nacht2020 · Self

Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection

Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection2018

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

The Goddamn Comedy Jam2016 · Self

Todd Who?

Todd Who?2016 · Himself

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks2016

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015 · Self - Musical Guest

Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions

Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions2014 · Guitar, Vocals

Sound City

Sound City2013 · Self

Cheap Trick: Front Row Center

Cheap Trick: Front Row Center2012 · Performer

Cheap Trick - Live in Austin

Cheap Trick - Live in Austin2010

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live2009

Агония страха

Агония страха2009

Cheap Trick at Budokan

Cheap Trick at Budokan2008 · Rick Nielsen

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar2008 · Self

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball2006 · Performer

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report2005 · Self

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia2005 · Rick Nielsen

Lovesongs Of The 70's

Lovesongs Of The 70's2004 · Can't Stop Falling Into Love

Rockthology 2

Rockthology 22004 · Self (archive footage)

Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You

Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You2004 · Self

Larry presents: Best of The 80s

Larry presents: Best of The 80s2004 · Self

Daddy Day Care

Daddy Day Care2003 · Himself (Cheap Trick)

CMT Crossroads

CMT Crossroads2002 · Self

The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never

The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never2001 · Himself

Cheap Trick - Silver

Cheap Trick - Silver2001

Zabriskie Point

Zabriskie Point2000 · Self

Fernando da Gata

Fernando da Gata2000

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando1999

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '881999

Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers

Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers1999

Johnny and the Sprites

Johnny and the Sprites1997 · Himself - Entertainer

The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show1995 · Self

Boy Meets World

Boy Meets World1993 · Gordy

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 91990 · Self

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 81990 · Self

Disorderlies

Disorderlies1987 · Car Jacked Guy

Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest

Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest1981 · Self

Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College

Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College1979 · Performer

Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival

Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival1979

Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance

Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance