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Short Info

Net Worth$180 million
Date Of BirthMay 9, 1949
SpouseAlexis Roderick, Katie Lee, Christie Brinkley, Elizabeth Weber, Uptown Girl, We Didn't Start the Fire, Just the Way You Are, New York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States
MarkGoatee
FactInducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame on October 15, 2006.


Billy Joel was born on May 9, 1949, in the Bronx, New York. His parents, Howard and Rosalind Joel, were Jewish immigrants from Austria and England, respectively. Billy has one sister, Judith, who is four years younger than him. Billy’s father was a classical pianist and his mother was a homemaker. Billy Joel began taking piano lessons at an early age and showed an aptitude for music. He attended Hicksville High School on Long Island and graduated in 1967.

Billy Joel began his music career in the 1960s as a member of the band The Hassles. The band had moderate success, releasing two albums, but disbanded in 1969. Joel then formed the duo Attila with drummer Jon Small. The duo released one album before disbanding in 1971. Joel then embarked on a solo career, releasing his first album, “Cold Spring Harbor,” in 1971. The album was not a commercial success, but the single “Captain Jack” gained some attention.

Joel’s second album, “Piano Man,” was released in 1973 and was a commercial and critical success. The album’s title track, “Piano Man,” is one of Joel’s best-known songs and has become an anthem for working-class Americans. Joel’s next album, “Streetlife Serenade,” was released in 1974 and was less successful than “Piano Man.” Joel’s fifth album, “Turnstiles,” was released in 1976 and marked a return to form for the singer-songwriter.

The album included the song “New York State of Mind,” which is one of Joel’s most popular songs. Joel’s next album, “The Stranger,” was released in 1977 and was an even bigger success than “Turnstiles.” The album included the hits “Just the Way You Are” and “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant.” “The Stranger” remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Joel’s next album, “52nd Street,” was released in 1978 and became his first album to be certified diamond, signifying sales of over 10 million copies. The album included the hits “My Life” and “Big Shot.” Joel’s next album, “Glass Houses,” was released in 1980 and was another commercial success. The album included the hit “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”

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Joel’s next album, “The Nylon Curtain,” was released in 1982 and was a more personal and introspective album than his previous releases. The album included the hit “Allentown.” Joel’s next album, “An Innocent Man,” was released in 1983 and was a tribute to 1950s and 1960s pop music. The album included the hits “Uptown Girl” and “Tell Her About It.”

Joel’s next album, “The Bridge,” was released in 1986 and featured a more experimental sound than his previous albums. The album included the hit “A Matter of Trust.” Joel’s next album, “Storm Front,” was released in 1989 and was another commercial success. The album included the hits “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “I Go to Extremes.”

Joel’s next album, “River of Dreams,” was released in 1993 and was his last studio album for over two decades. The album included the hit “All About Soul.” Joel has since released several compilations and live albums. He has also toured extensively, both with his own band and as a solo artist.

Billy Joel is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 150 million records sold worldwide. He has won numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor. Billy Joel has been married four times and has three children. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Weber Small, lasted from 1973 to 1982. His second marriage, to Christie Brinkley, lasted from 1985 to 1994. His third marriage, to Katie Lee Joel, lasted from 2004 to 2010. He has been married to Alexis Roderick since 2015.

General Info

Full NameBilly Joel
Net Worth$180 million
Date Of BirthMay 9, 1949
Height1.66 m
ProfessionOrchestrator, Singer-songwriter, Lyricist, Voice Actor, Composer, Businessperson, Pianist, Uptown Girl, We Didn't Start the Fire, Just the Way You Are, New York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States
EducationHicksville High School
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseAlexis Roderick, Katie Lee, Christie Brinkley, Elizabeth Weber, Uptown Girl, We Didn't Start the Fire, Just the Way You Are, New York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States
ChildrenAlexa Ray Joel, Della Rose Joel, New York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States
ParentsHoward Joel, Rosalind Nyman, Uptown Girl, We Didn't Start the Fire, Just the Way You Are, New York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States
SiblingsAlexander Joel, Judith Joel, Uptown Girl, We Didn't Start the Fire, Just the Way You Are, New York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Accomplishments

AwardsKennedy Center Honors, Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Grammy Legend Award, Grammy Hall of Fame, Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Tony Award for Best Orchestrations, Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Per...
Music GroupsThe Hassles, Billy Joel Band, Attila, New York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Uptown Girl, We Didn't Start the Fire, Just the Way You Are
NominationsGrammy Award for Best Music Video, Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, Grammy Award for Best Music Film, Juno Award for Internatio...
MoviesNew York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Oliver & Company, Last Play at Shea, Piano Grand: A Smithsonian Celebration, Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet, Rock Masters: Billy Joel, Elton John: One Night Only: The Greatest Hits, Billy Joel: Greatest Hits: Vol. 3: The Video
TV ShowsBilly Joel: In His Own Words, The Hamptons (2002), Big Shot, New York, NY, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Goatee
2Often writes songs about New York City

Quotes

#Quote
1[on his biggest hit, 'Just the Way You Are', originally written for his later-divorced wife] I hate that song. My mind wanders whenever we do it. I start it: 'Don't go changing...nah nah nah nah ...and I forget the words. So I look to the drummer to tell me the words, 'cause he always sings along. And he goes, 'She got the house, the dog, the car'. I actually sang that one night. The audience were not happy.
2I went into a deep, deep depression after 9/11. 9/11 just knocked the wind out of me, and I don't know even now if I've recovered from it. It really, really hurt that man could do that to man.
3I've been able to make a living as a musician, and that's the greatest blessing of all. The fame, the wealth, the awards, and all that, that's all gravy.
4I'm just this shlubby guy who plays the piano.
52008: On being a rock star at age 59: I'm from Long Island; I'm not going to delude myself. I know what I look like. And I want them to know that I know how absurd all this is.
6I looked like Bubbles the Chimp.
7I know: rich bastard. I used to feel awkward about it, but I shrugged it off. It's all luck and sweat. But I earned it - though I can't justify the amounts.
8On a three-week commitment after attempting suicide at age 21: I'd go up to the nurse's window and say, "Hey, I'm OK, but these other people are really crazy.". They'd just hand me my Thorazine.
9It's weird you know, the values. Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine yet I'm worth more money than he is.
10[about recording "We Are the World"] I remember most of us who were there didn't like the song, but nobody would say so. I think Cyndi Lauper leaned over to me and said, "It sounds like a Pepsi commercial.". And I didn't disagree.
11I love telling stories, and I love hearing a good story being told. Songwriting is fascinating in that it incorporates two things that I love to do: create a story and write the music to it. Then I get to sing it and play the piano on top of that. My job allows me to do four things that I absolutely love. It doesn't get much better than that.
12There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.
13I'd rather laugh with the sinners, than cry with the saints.
14I have a theory as to why I've been around so long. I don't think I'm all that good, I think I'm competent, I know how to do what I'm supposed to do. I know how to play the piano, I know how to sing in key, I know how to write music & lyrics, I know how to record and I know how to perform. I'm competent. I know how to do my job.
15I look in the mirror and I go: you're a rock star? It's funny I don't look like a rock star, I don't walk around thinking like a rock star. I'm just this shmegdorf walking around and somebody confronts me and goes BILLY JOEL! and I'm like: Right, I'm that guy.

Facts

#Fact
1His 1978 album, "52nd Street," was the first album to be released on compact disc in 1982.
2Married to 34-year-old Alexis Roderick at the age of 66 years, he will have been married for the fourth time and a father to a second child.
3Billy and wife Alexis welcomed their daughter Della Rosa at 2:40 AM August 12th baby Della weighed 7 lbs 6.5 oz at birth babies middle name is derived from Billy's late mother Rosalinda.
4Decided to pursue a music career after seeing The Beatles play on The Ed Sullivan show.
5He and his girlfriend Alexis Roderick are expecting their first child, a daughter, this summer reportedly to be named Madison. [2015]
6Did not graduate High school as he did not have enough credits and decided to pursue his music career rather than attend Summer school.
7He did all the lead and backing vocals on "The Longest Time" himself.
8Inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame on October 15, 2006.
9His album "52nd Street" (released in 1978) was the first album to be released on compact disc in 1982.
10(November 24, 2010) Underwent double hip surgery in a Long Island, New York hospital to treat a congenital hip ailment.
11His first wife, Elizabeth Weber, was his business manager and the ex-wife of Jon Small.
12Has played in two bands with Jon Small: The Hassles and Attila.
13In the late 1970s with the worldwide success of his albums "Turnstiles" and "52nd Street" and many hit singles, he gave televised concerts on "The Old Grey Whistle Test" and "Music Laden".
14He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on September 20, 2004.
15Called "Joe" by Christie Brinkley because, when she first met him, she wasn't sure whether Billy Joel was just his first name and she decided that he looked like he could be a Joe.
16Some of his countless hits are "Piano Man" (1973), "She's Always a Woman" (1978), "My Life" (1979), "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" (1980, first US #1) "Allentown" (1982), "Uptown Girl" (1983, first UK #1), "Tell Her About It" (1983, US #1), "The Longest Time" (1983), "We Didn't Start the Fire" (1989), "Leningrad" (1989), "The Rivers of Dreams" (1993) and "All About Soul" (1993).
17Son of Rosalynd Nyman, born in England to an agnostic Jewish family, and Howard Joel, a Jewish Holocaust survivor from Germany, whose family owned the fourth largest mail order company in Germany before dispossessed by the Nazis. After his divorce, Howard returned to Europe and married again. Billy's half-brother is the famous concert pianist Alexander Joel.
18He played piano on The Shangri-Las' 1965 hit, "Leader of the Pack". He was 16 years old at the time.
19Family Records, the first label that Joel signed with back in the early 1970s, had a lifetime clause in their contract with Joel. This clause came back to haunt him when he signed with major label Columbia Records a few years later. Up until the end of the 1980s, every Joel album sold by Columbia, 25 cents would be paid to Family as a royalty for each album sold. Also, Columbia had to put the Family name, logo, and copyright on every Joel album they produced.
20First gig he received with playing his piano was when he was 15 to play at a piano bar close to his neighborhood. He loved it so much that he quit high school at 17 to pursue a full fledged music career. Ironically, he worked at a piano bar later in his music career, out in Los Angeles with the name Bill Martin, trying to make ends meet before he released "Piano Man".
21One of the very few artists to have top ten hits in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
22Ditched writing new pop music to compose classical music instead during the mid 1990s. Still performs pop songs at his concerts.
23Inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
24Classically-trained pianist.
25His and Twyla Tharp's hit musical "Movin' Out" received 10 Tony nominations for the 2003 Tony Awards including: Best New Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Orchestrations. Out of the 10 nominations "Movin' Out" received two Tonys, one went to Tharp for Best Choreography, and the other went to Joel himself for Best Orchestrations.
26The Hassles hit #112 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1967 with "You've Got Me Hummin'" (United Art. 50215).
27Seven consecutive albums have made the Top 40.
28With 77.5 million units sold in the United States to date, he is the 3rd highest selling solo artist of all time after Garth Brooks and Elvis Presley.
29Writes all of his songs single-handedly.
30His album "The Stranger" (released in 1977) was the most successful album in Columbia Records history at the time, but because of bad management, he only made $3,000 from it.
31His song "Just the Way You Are" (released in 1977) is one of the most covered and radio-played songs of all-time.
32Joel was once a successful Long Island boxer, winning 22 out of 24 fights. He had taken boxing lessons because he was frequently beaten up by neighborhood bullies. He left his boxing career and went into music when his nose was broken in his 24th fight.
33Billy went by the name Bill Martin when he played the Executive Room in Los Angeles while running from his contract after the failure of Cold Spring Harbor.
34He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "We Are the World".
35Alexa Ray Joel, Billy Joel's daughter with Christie Brinkley, was named after piano legend Ray Charles.
36Grammy award-winning singer.
37Began in the group the Echoes (later known as the Lost Souls). Also a member of the Hassles (who performed at Westchester, New York's famous Riviera Lounge in 1967) and Attila.

Pictures

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sweet Revenge1976"Say Goodbye to Hollywood"
Dolly1976TV Series writer - 1 episode
Evening of AnExchange1972TV Movie writer: "Say Goodbye To Hollywood"
Atmos the AddictTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016 pre-production
Tähdet, tähdet2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
El gusto es nuestro 20 años2016Video writer: "El hombre del piano Piano Man"
Who's Doing the Dishes?TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2016 performer - 1 episode, 2016
Halt and Catch FireTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV Series writer - 7 episodes, 2014 - 2016 performer - 2 episodes, 2014 - 2016
The Last Man on Earth2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Tu cara me suena2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Flesh and BoneTV Mini-Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015
Acció políticaTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015
Madam Secretary2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Slash 32015writer: "My Journey's End"
Late Night with Seth Meyers2015TV Series music - 1 episode
Trainwreck2015performer: "Uptown Girl", "A Matter of Trust" / writer: "Uptown Girl", "A Matter of Trust"
¡Qué tiempo tan feliz!2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Just the Way You Are2015TV Movie performer: "Just the Way You Are" / writer: "Just the Way You Are"
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Parks and RecreationTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015
Rude TubeTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Mike & MikeTV Series performer - 5 episodes, 2014 writer - 5 episodes, 2014
The Colbert Report2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Cake2014/IIperformer: "Honesty" / writer: "Honesty"
So You Think You Can DanceTV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Puratonikku2014TV Mini-Series performer - 8 episodes
The Voice2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the StarsTV Series writer - 9 episodes, 2007 - 2014 performer - 2 episodes, 2008
Hawaii Five-0TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
The Voice UK2012-2014TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Dancing on IceTV Series performer - 3 episodes, 2010 - 2014 writer - 3 episodes, 2010 - 2014
One Hit WonderlandTV Series documentary performer - 3 episodes, 2012 - 2014 writer - 3 episodes, 2012 - 2014
The Goldbergs2014TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Wolf of Wall Street2013performer: "Movin' Out Anthony's Song" / writer: "Movin' Out Anthony's Song"
Daily Ukulele2013TV Series short writer - 1 episode
GleeTV Series writer - 6 episodes, 2010 - 2013 performer - 1 episode, 2010
Criminal MindsTV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2006 - 2013 writer - 2 episodes, 2006 - 2013
LilyhammerTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013
The Voice of the Philippines2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
How I Met Your MotherTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013 lyrics - 1 episode, 2013 music - 1 episode, 2013
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV Series writer - 25 episodes, 2011 - 2013 music - 1 episode, 2013
The Hangover Part III2013performer: "My Life", "The Stranger" / writer: "My Life", "The Stranger"
The Cleveland Show2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
SmashTV Series 1 episode, 2013 lyrics - 1 episode, 2013 music - 1 episode, 2013
MirandaTV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2013 writer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2013
The OfficeTV Series writer - 5 episodes, 2005 - 2012 performer - 1 episode, 2011
Unfinished Song2012writer: "Lullaby Goodnight My Angel"
Girl Most Likely2012performer: "You May Be Right" / writer: "You May Be Right"
American Idol2003-2012TV Series writer - 7 episodes
The Five-Year Engagement2012writer: "We Didn't Start The Fire"
Les infidèles2012performer: "Just The Way You Are" / writer: "Just The Way You Are"
Banda sonoraTV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2012 writer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2012
A los hombres que amé2011TV Movie writer: "El hombre del piano"
Wetten, dass..?2011TV Series performer - 1 episode
Rubbeldiekatz2011writer: "She's Always a Woman" - uncredited
Some Jerk with a Camera2011TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
The Hangover Part II2011music: "Alantown to the tune of 'Allentown'" / performer: "The Downeaster 'Alexa'" / writer: "The Downeaster 'Alexa'", "Just the Way You Are"
August2011/IIShort writer: "New York State of Mind"
Dancing with the Stars2009-2011TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
20 to 1TV Series documentary performer - 3 episodes, 2009 - 2011 writer - 3 episodes, 2009 - 2011
Just Go with It2011writer: "Piano Man"
Castle2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Two and a Half Men2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
EastEndersTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2004 - 2010 performer - 1 episode, 2010
Memòries de la tele2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
CopycatsTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2009 writer - 1 episode, 2009
Live from Studio Five2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright2009Video performer: "Glad All Over"
Saturday Night LiveTV Series writer - 5 episodes, 1978 - 2009 performer - 3 episodes, 1978 - 1993
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W Bush2009TV Special performer: "Big Shot" / writer: "Big Shot"
Los grandes éxitos... y mucho más2008Video writer: "El hombre del piano"
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist2008performer: "Just the Way You Are" / writer: "Just the Way You Are"
Step Brothers2008writer: "Keeping the Faith", "The Longest Time"
Bones2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
30 RockTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2008 writer - 1 episode, 2008
Nancy LaMott: I'll Be Here with You2008Video writer: "Time to Remember"
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore2008Video Game writer: "It's Still Rock & Roll To Me"
Tommy Emmanuel: Center Stage2008TV Movie writer: "And So It Goes"
Idols2002-2007TV Series writer - 5 episodes
The Singing Bee2007TV Series writer - 2 episodes
SingStar '80s2007Video Game performer: "Uptown Girl" / writer: "Uptown Girl"
ScrubsTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007
Save Me2007/Iwriter: "And So It Goes"
Ha-ShminiyaTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol2007Video Game "Just the Way You Are", "Piano Man"
Home Boy2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dolly Parton: The Acoustic Collection, 1999-20022006Video short writer: "Travelin' Prayer"
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic2006Video performer: "The Good Life"
Torvill & Dean's Dancing on IceTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006
Una canción me trajo aquí2006Video writer: "El hombre del piano Piano Man"
The Darwin Awards2006performer: "Vienna", "The Stranger" / writer: "Vienna", "The Stranger"
The Ringer2005writer: "Piano Man"
Karaoke Revolution Party2005Video Game "Uptown Girl"
LostTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005
AMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture2005performer: "Dancing with Myself"
Australian Idol2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Canadian Idol2003-2005TV Series writer - 7 episodes
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Happy Endings2005writer: "Honesty", "Just the Way You Are"
Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idool 20042004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mr. James and the Plug of Mystery2004Short "We Didn't Start the Fire"
Garfield2004writer: "New York State of Mind" 1976
Looking for Kitty2004writer: "Just the Way You Are" 1977
13 Going on 302004performer: "Vienna" / writer: "Vienna"
My Date with Drew2004Documentary writer: "She's Got a Way" - as William M. Joel
My Gift: Piolo Pascual First Time in Concert2004Video documentary writer: "We Didn't Start The Fire"
Idol stjörnuleit2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Cold CaseTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Pop Idol2003TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Celebridade2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Wonderland2003performer: "Big Shot" 1978 / writer: "Big Shot" 1978
The 57th Annual Tony Awards2003TV Special performer: "New York State of Mind" / writer: "New York State of Mind", "River of Dreams", "Keeping the Faith", "Only the Good Die Young"
Idols!2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idool 20032003TV Series writer - 1 episode
The SopranosTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2001 - 2002 performer - 1 episode, 2002
ER2000-2002TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Stars in Their Eyes Kids2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Guru2002writer: "Just The Way You Are" - as Joel
Operación triunfo2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
Elton John: One Night Only - Greatest Hits Live2001TV Movie documentary performer: "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
Out Cold2001writer: "Just The Way You Are" - as William M. Joel
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party2001Video short writer: "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE"
Sex and the City2001TV Series performer - 1 episode
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards2001TV Special writer: "Travelin' Prayer"
Ed2000TV Series writer - 1 episode
35th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards2000TV Special writer: "Travelin' Prayer"
Freaks and GeeksTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2000 writer - 1 episode, 2000
Runaway Bride1999performer: "Where Were You On Our Wedding Day?"
The Simpsons1998TV Series writer - 1 episode
Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III1997Video documentary writer: "KEEPING THE FAITH", "A MATTER OF TRUST", "BABY GRAND", "LENINGRAD", "WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE", "I GO TO EXTREMES", "AND SO IT GOES", "THE DOWNEASTER "ALEXA"", "SHAMELESS", "ALL ABOUT SOUL", "NO MAN'S LAND", "LULLABYE GOODNIGHT, MY ANGEL", "THE RIVER OF DREAMS"
Garth Live from Central Park1997TV Movie documentary performer: "Ain't Goin' Down 'Til The Sun Comes Up", "New York State Of Mind", "You May Be Right" / writer: "Shameless", "New York State Of Mind", "You May Be Right"
Mystery Science Theater 3000TV Series 1 episode, 1997 writer - 1 episode, 1994
A Family Thing1996performer: "Keeping The Faith" / writer: "Keeping The Faith"
Stars in Their Eyes1995TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Mucho más que dos1994TV Special writer: "El hombre del piano Piano Man"
This Is Garth Brooks, Too!1994TV Movie writer: "Shameless"
Beavis and Butt-HeadTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1994 writer - 1 episode, 1994
Dave's World1993TV Series writer: "You May Be Right"
Kahit may mahal ka ng iba1993performer: "Just the Way You Are"
This Is Garth Brooks1992Video writer: "Shameless", "You May Be Right"
Shake Rattle & Roll IV1992performer: "We Didn't Start the Fire"
Honeymoon in Vegas1992performer: "HEARTBREAK HOTEL", "ALL SHOOK UP"
A League of Their Own1992performer: "In a Sentimental Mood" / producer: "In a Sentimental Mood"
Mortal Thoughts1991"JUST THE WAY YOU ARE"
Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show1991TV Movie "Piano Man", uncredited
Get a Life1990TV Series writer - 1 episode
Lo Kolel Sherut1990TV Series writer - 1 episode
Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium1990TV Special documentary performer: "STORM FRONT", "I GO TO EXTREMES", "THE DOWNEASTER "ALEXA"", "PRESSURE", "NEW YORK STATE OF MIND", "WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE", "SHOUT", "THAT'S NOT HER STYLE", "MIAMI 2017 SEEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT ON BROADWAY", "A MATTER OF TRUST", "PIANO MAN", "AND SO IT GOES" / writer: "STORM FRONT", "I GO TO EXTREMES", "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "THE DOWNEASTER "ALEXA"", "PRESSURE", "NEW YORK STATE OF MIND", "WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE", "THAT'S NOT HER STYLE", "MIAMI 2
NBA Superstars1990Video documentary performer: "This Is the Time" / writer: "This Is the Time"
Only Fools and Horses....1989TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ana y Víctor, en concierto1988TV Movie documentary writer: "El hombre del piano"
Oliver & Company1988performer: "Why Should I Worry?", "Why Should I Worry? reprise"
Dolly1988TV Series writer - 1 episode
Rock Odyssey1987writer: "Just the Way You Are"
French and SaundersTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1987 writer - 1 episode, 1987
MoonlightingTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1986 writer - 1 episode, 1986
Ruthless People1986performer: "Modern Woman" / writer: "Modern Woman"
Happy Families1985TV Series performer - 1 episode
We Are The World: The Story Behind The Song1985TV Movie documentary "We Are the World", uncredited
The Magic of David Copperfield VI: Floating Over the Grand Canyon1984TV Movie writer: "Root Beer Rag"
FameTV Series writer - 1 episode, 1984 lyrics - 1 episode, 1984 music - 1 episode, 1984
Billy Joel: Live from Long Island1983Video performer: "Allentown", "My Life", "Prelude/Angry Young Man", "Piano Man", "The Stranger", "Scandinavian Skies", "Movin' Out", "Pressure", "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant", "Just The Way You Are", "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me", "Sometimes a Fantasy", "Big Shot", "You May Be Right", "Only the Good Die Young", "Souvenir" / writer: "Allentown", "My Life", "Prelude/Angry Young Man", "Piano Man", "The Stranger", "Scandinavian Skies", "Movin' Out", "Pressure", "Scenes From an Italian Resta
Alvin & the Chipmunks1983TV Series performer: "Travellin' Prayer" / writer: "Uptown Girl", "Travellin' Prayer"
Easy Money1983performer: "Easy Money" / writer: "Easy Money"
Ana Belén y Víctor Manuel en vivo1983TV Movie writer: "El hombre del piano"
Star 801983lyrics: "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE" / music: "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE" / performer: "Big Shot" / writer: "Big Shot"
Especial Ana Belén1982TV Movie writer: "El hombre del piano Piano Man"
Personal Best1982performer: "ROSALINDA'S EYES" / writer: "ROSALINDA'S EYES"
Esta noche1981TV Series writer - 1 episode
This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special1981TV Movie documentary writer: "My Life"
Bosom Buddies1980TV Series writer: "My Life"
Top of the PopsTV Series performer - 7 episodes, 1978 - 1980 writer - 7 episodes, 1978 - 1980
The Blues Brothers1980writer: "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE" - uncredited
Sanford1980TV Series writer - 1 episode
De Mike Burstyn show1980TV Series writer - 1 episode
WKRP in Cincinnati1980TV Series writer - 1 episode
B.J. and the Bear1979TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1978-1979TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Muppet Show1977-1979TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Olivia1978TV Special writer: "Just The Way You Are"
FM1978performer: "Just The Way You Are" / writer: "Just The Way You Are"
James at 161978TV Series performer - 1 episode
Rock Masters: Billy Joel in Concert1978TV Movie performer: "Miami 2017", "Movin' Out Anthony's Song", "New York State of Mind", "The Entertainer", "She's Always a Woman", "Root Beer Rag", "Just The Way You Are", "Souvenir", "Ain't No Crime", "Only The Good Die Young" / writer: "Miami 2017", "Movin' Out Anthony's Song", "New York State of Mind", "The Entertainer", "She's Always a Woman", "Root Beer Rag", "Just The Way You Are", "Souvenir", "Ain't No Crime", "Only The Good Die Young"
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour1977TV Series writer - 1 episode

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Garden's Defining Moments2015-2016TV Mini-Series
Billy Joel: We Didn't Start the Fire1989Video short
Oliver & Company1988Dodger (voice)

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
American Dresser2016consulting producer post-production
Billy Joel: Eye of the Storm1990Video documentary short producer

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection2001Video treatment - segments "Tell Her About It", "Uptown Girl", "Goodnight Saigon"

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia1987Video

Sound Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Billy Joel: From the River of Dreams1994TV Movie documentary sound production

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'2006Video documentary special thanks
Looking for Kitty2004special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come2016TV Movie filmingHimself
Finding Sandler2016Documentary post-productionHimself
Free to Rock2016Documentary post-productionHimself
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014-2016TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Musical Guest
2015 World Series2015TV Mini-SeriesHimself - National Anthem Performer
Bonnaroo Music Festival2015TV MovieHimself
The Library of Congress: Gershwin Prize for Popular Song - Billy Joel2015TV MovieHimself
The Art of McCartney2014Video documentaryHimself
American Masters1992-2014TV Series documentaryHimself
Charlie Rose2001-2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Greatest Event in Television History2014TV SeriesHimself
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 20142013TV MovieHimself - Performer
Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 20142013TV MovieHimself
The Kennedy Center Honors2013TV SpecialHimself - Honoree
12-12-122013DocumentaryHimself
American Restoration2013TV SeriesHimself - Guest
In Performance at the White House: The Gershwin Prize for Popular Song - Carole King2013TV MovieHimself
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival2013TV SpecialHimself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2012TV SeriesHimself - Guest
12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief2012TV Movie documentaryHimself - Performer
Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together2012TV MovieHimself - Performer
The Love We Make2011TV Movie documentaryHimself
Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium2011Himself
Great Performances2011TV SeriesHimself
Biography2010TV Series documentaryHimself
The Last Play at Shea2010DocumentaryHimself
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston2010DocumentaryHimself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live2009TV MovieHimself
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert2009TV SpecialHimself
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City2009TV SpecialHimself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Start Me Up2009VideoHimself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Whole Lotta Shakin'2009VideoHimself
Entertainment Tonight2008TV SeriesHimself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2008TV SpecialHimself
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven2007DocumentaryHimself
Happy Birthday Elton! From Madison Square Garden, New York2007TV MovieHimself
Super Bowl XLI2007TV SpecialHimself - National Anthem Performer
TV Land: Myths and Legends2007TV Series documentaryHimself
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic2006VideoHimself
American Chopper: The Series2006TV SeriesHimself
The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch2006TV SeriesHimself
E! True Hollywood Story2006TV Series documentaryHimself
Long Island Music Hall of Fame's 1st Induction Awards Gala2006TV MovieHimself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien2005TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2005TV SeriesHimself - Guest
CMA Red Carpet Live from NYC2005TV MovieHimself
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts2004TV SpecialHimself - Performer
The 100 Most Memorable TV Moments2004TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
The Apprentice2004TV SeriesHimself
The 58th Annual Tony Awards2004TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
Live with Kelly and Michael2004TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The 57th Annual Tony Awards2003TV SpecialHimself - Performer, Presenter: Best Leading Actress in a Musical & Winner: Best Orchestrations
American Idol2003TV SeriesHimself
The Hamptons2002TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
The 44th Annual Grammy Awards2002TV SpecialHimself
Elton John: One Night Only - Greatest Hits Live2001TV Movie documentaryHimself - Guest Appearance
Die Akte Joel2001TV Movie documentaryHimself
Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection2001VideoHimself
Billy Joel: In His Own Words2001TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Concert for New York City2001TV Special documentaryHimself - Performer
America: A Tribute to Heroes2001TV Special documentaryHimself - Performer
An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson2001TV Movie documentaryHimself - Performer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2001TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Top of the Pops 22001TV SeriesBilly
Bee Gees: This Is Where You Come In2001TV MovieHimself - Guest Appearance
The Beatles Revolution2000TV Movie documentaryHimself
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration2000TV MovieHimself - Host
ABC 2000: The Millennium1999TV Movie documentaryHimself
Inside the Actors Studio1999TV SeriesHimself
Mad About You1999TV SeriesHimself
The 26th Annual American Music Awards1999TV SpecialHimself
Tony Bennett Live by Request: An All-Star Tribute1998TV SpecialHimself
Intimate Portrait1998TV Series documentaryHimself
The Rhythm of Life1997TV Series documentaryHimself
Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III1997Video documentaryHimself
Behind the Music1997TV Series documentaryHimself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1997TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman1993-1997TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Musical Guest
Garth Live from Central Park1997TV Movie documentaryHimself
Do the Alphabet1996Video shortHimself
We Are the World: A 10th Anniversary Tribute1995TV SpecialHimself
The Wonderful World of Disney: 40 Years of Television Magic1994TV Movie documentaryHimself
Billy Joel: From the River of Dreams1994TV Movie documentaryHimself - Vocals / Piano / Keyboards / ...
The 1994 Billboard Music Awards1994TV SpecialHimself
The 36th Annual Grammy Awards1994TV SpecialHimself
Saturday Night Live1978-1993TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Billy Joel: Shades of Grey1993TV MovieHimself
Top of the Pops1993TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
ABC in Concert1993TV Series documentaryHimself
This Morning1992TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Simply Mad About the Mouse1991Himself
Walt Disney World's 20th Anniversary Celebration1991TV SpecialHimself
The Dick Cavett Show1991TV SeriesHimself
An American Saturday Night1991TV MovieHimself
Rage1991TV SeriesHimself
Tonight Live with Steve Vizard1991TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Billy Joel: Eye of the Storm1990Video documentary shortHimself
Grammy Legends1990TV SpecialHimself - Honoree
After Hours1990TV SeriesHimself
Aspel & Company1990TV SeriesHimself
Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium1990TV Special documentaryHimself
Billy Joel: Video Album Volume 11989Video documentaryHimself
Billy Joel: Video Album Volume 21989Video documentaryHimself
Pero ¿esto qué es?1989TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Late Night with David Letterman1986-1989TV SeriesHimself - Guest / Himself
Super Bowl XXIII1989TV MovieHimself - National Anthem Performer
The Billy Joel Special1988TV Movie documentaryHimself - Performer
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards1988TV SpecialHimself
Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special1988TV MovieHimself
The Making of 'Oliver & Company'1988Video documentary shortHimself
Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad1987TV Movie documentaryHimself - Performer
Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia1987VideoHimself / Head Vocals
1986 World Series1986TV Mini-SeriesHimself
The 13th Annual American Music Awards1986TV SpecialHimself
We Are The World: The Story Behind The Song1985TV Movie documentaryHimself
Billy Joel: Live from Long Island1983VideoHimself
New American Bandstand 19651983TV SeriesHimself
2 on the Town1982TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards1981TV SpecialHimself
A Tribute to the Jukebox Award Winners1980TV MovieHimself
Les rendez-vous du dimanche1979-1980TV SeriesHimself
The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards1980TV SpecialHimself
Stars1980TV SeriesHimself
Evening Magazine1979TV SeriesHimself
Rock Masters: Billy Joel in Concert1978TV MovieHimself
The Mike Douglas Show1976TV SeriesHimself - Singer / Songwriter
Rock Concert1973-1974TV SeriesHimself
Headshop1971TV SeriesHimself
The Session1971TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Entertainment Tonight2009-2016TV SeriesHimself
Dolezal Backstage2015TV Series documentaryHimself
Inside Edition2014-2015TV Series documentaryHimself
The View2014TV SeriesHimself
Banda sonora2012TV SeriesHimself
Video Killed the Radio Star2010TV Series documentaryHimself
Rome Is Burning2007TV SeriesHimself
50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs... Ever2004TV Movie documentaryHimself
60 Minutes2001TV Series documentaryHimself - Musician (segment "The Piano Man")
The Old Grey Whistle Test at 302001TV SpecialHimself
SNL: 25 Years of Music1999TV MovieHimself
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Friend Like Me1993Video shortDodger
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Fun with Music1989Video shortDodger
Top of the Pops1978-1980TV SeriesHimself
You Can't Do That on Television1979TV SeriesHimself

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameRecordingAwarded on September 20, 2004 at 6233 Hollywood Blvd.
1989ACECableACE AwardsPerformance in a Music SpecialBilly Joel: Live in Leningrad (1987)
1984ACECableACE AwardsActor in a Comedy or Music ProgramBilly Joel: Live from Long Island (1983)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2002Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramBilly Joel: In His Own Words (2001)
2002GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Pop Collaboration with Vocals
1992GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Music Video - Long FormBilly Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium (1990)
1990GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Recording for ChildrenOliver & Company (1988)
1985GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Video AlbumBilly Joel: Live from Long Island (1983)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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