Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$20 million dollars
Date Of BirthFebruary 5, 1964
SpouseSusan Holmes, Linda Johnson, Mandy Brixx
MarkHis blond hair
FactFirst daughter Grace Mckagan born on August 27th 1997. Second Daughter Mae Marie Mckagan born on July 16th 2000


Duff McKagan is an American musician and writer. He is best known for his work with the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. McKagan has also played with the bands Velvet Revolver, Loaded, and Jane’s Addiction. In addition to his musical career, McKagan has also established himself as a writer, publishing two books: It’s So Easy (and other lies) and How to Be a Man (and other illusions).

Born in Seattle, Washington, on February 5, 1964, Duff McKagan was raised in a working-class family. His father was a truck driver and his mother was a secretary. McKagan has two older sisters. He attended Catholic school as a child and was an altar boy. As a teenager, McKagan became interested in music, particularly hard rock and punk rock. He began playing bass guitar after seeing the Sex Pistols perform in 1976.

In 1981, McKagan formed the band Guns N’ Roses with Axl Rose and Tracii Guns. The band quickly gained a following in the Los Angeles music scene. In 1987, they released their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, which went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time. The band achieved massive success with their follow-up albums, G N’ R Lies (1988) and Use Your Illusion I and II (1991). McKagan co-wrote many of the band’s songs, including “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Paradise City,” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine.”

In 1997, McKagan left Guns N’ Roses and joined the supergroup Velvet Revolver with Slash and Matt Sorum of Guns N’ Roses, and Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots. The band released two albums, Contraband (2004) and Libertad (2007), before disbanding in 2008.

In 2012, McKagan reunited with his former Guns N’ Roses bandmates for a series of highly successful reunion shows. In 2016, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N’ Roses.

McKagan has been married three times. His first marriage was to Linda Johnson from 1990 to 1991. His second marriage was to model Susan Holmes from 1999 to 2007. He has been married to model/actress Olivia Wilde since 2013. He has three daughters: Grace (born 1998), Maeve (born 2006), and Lila (born 2016).

McKagan is 6 feet tall (1.83 m) and has blue eyes.

General Info

Full NameDuff McKagan
Net Worth$20 million dollars
Date Of BirthFebruary 5, 1964
Height1.91 m
ProfessionRecord producer, Film Score Composer, Columnist, Investment advisor, Actor, Bassist, Songwriter
EducationSanta Monica College, Seattle University, Roosevelt High School
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseSusan Holmes, Linda Johnson, Mandy Brixx
ChildrenMae Marie Mckagan, Grace Mckagan
ParentsAlice Marie McKagan, Elmer McKagan
SiblingsBruce McKagan

Accomplishments

Music GroupsGuns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Loaded, Jane's Addiction, Walking Papers, Neurotic Outsiders, Road Crew, Fastbacks, The Fartz, 10 Minute Warning, The Gentlemen
MoviesGuns N' Roses: November Rain in Paradise City, Behind the Player: Duff McKagan, Use Your Illusion I, Betty Blowtorch: And Her Amazing True Life Adventures, Matt Sorum: Drum Licks and Tricks from the Rock & Roll Jungle

Social profile links

Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Fender Bass guitar
2His blond hair

Facts

#Fact
1Has released two songs and two videos with his new band, Velvet Revolver, and is now is the studio recording with them. [August 2003]
2Writes a financial column for ESPN and SeattleTimes.com.
3Started a wealth management company, whose clients are other musicians.
4Is a huge fan of British pop group, Girls Aloud, and offered to support them on a tour.
5In 2000 he attended Seattle University. When he co-founded Velvet Revolver with ex Guns N' Roses band mates Slash and Matt Sorum he completed his accounting degree over the Internet.
6Left-handed, although he plays guitar and bass right-handed.
7First daughter Grace Mckagan born on August 27th 1997. Second Daughter Mae Marie Mckagan born on July 16th 2000
8Was a member of a band called Loaded, who released their first studio album in 2001.
9Played bass on the third and fourth solo albums of Izzy Stradlin, his former Guns N' Roses bandmate.
10Former member of rock band Neurotic Outsiders, with former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum.
11Biggest influence is Sid Vicious (The Sex Pistols).
12Before Guns N' Roses, was in a band called Road Crew with future Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash and Steven Adler.
13Released a solo album "Believe in Me" in 1993.
14Officially quit Guns N' Roses in 1997.
15Recorded a second solo album, "Beautiful Disease" which was never released in the U.S. due to company merger problems.
16Has two daughters with his wife, Susan Holmes-McKagan.
17Nearly died when his pancreas exploded on May 10, 1994. Doctors attributed this to his prolongue alcohol and drug abuse, and told him he needed to make a change. Duff did so, and has been sober and grounded ever since.
18Former bassist of Guns N' Roses.

Pictures

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Desperation2006TV Movie writer: "Fall To Pieces" - uncredited
The Simpsons2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
xXx: State of the Union2005writer: "Dirty Little Thing"
Velvet Revolver: Live in Houston2005writer: "It's So Easy", "Used To Love Her", "Suckertrain Blues", "Do It For The Kids", "Big Machine", "Illegal I Song", "Fall To Pieces", "Headspace", "Set Me Free", "Slither"
Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas2004Video Game writer: "Welcome to the Jungle"
Malaysian Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Totally Gay!2003TV Movie documentary writer: "Sweet Child O'Mine"
The Italian Job2003performer: "Money"
The Real Cancun2003Documentary writer: "Paradise City"
Monkey Dust2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Big Daddy1999writer: "Sweet Child o' Mine"
Beavis and Butt-Head1997TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Van1996writer: "Paradise City" - as Michael McKagan
The Program1993writer: "Welcome to the Jungle"
Stars in Their Eyes1993TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion II1992Video documentary performer: "Theme From The Godfather"
Concierto Guns N Roses1992TV Movie writer: "It's So Easy", "Civil War", "Sweet Child O'Mine", "Welcome to the Jungle", "Paradise City"
State of Grace1990writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine"
Lean on Me1989writer: "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE" - as Duff Rose McKagen
The Dead Pool1988writer: "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE"
Bad Dreams1988writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine"
Lip Sync Battle Philippines2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Captain Fantastic2016writer: "Sweet Child o' Mine"
How to Be Single2016writer: "Welcome To The Jungle"
Vai que Cola2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Big Short2015writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine"
The Interview2014/IIwriter: "Welcome to the Jungle"
Mike & Mike2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Voice2012-2014TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Wimbledon2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guapas2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock2014TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Tu cara me suena2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Roffa2013writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine"
The X Factor2004-2013TV Series writer - 7 episodes
Boom Town2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Rude Tube2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Voice of the Philippines2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Office2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Voice UK2013TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Californication2013TV Series performer - 1 episode
Warm Bodies2013writer: "Patience"
Rage2009-2012TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The X Factor Philippines2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
Rock of Ages2012writer: "Paradise City"
No me la puc treure del cap2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Choir: Military Wives2011TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Late Show with David Letterman2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Gulliver's Travels2010writer: "SWEET CHILD O'MINE" - as Duff Rose McKagan
Tung metal2010TV Series music - 1 episode
Megamind2010writer: "Welcome To The Jungle"
Life as We Know It2010writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine" - as Michael McKagan
Madden NFL 112010Video Game writer: "Welcome to the Jungle"
Casal Rock2010TV Series writer - 7 episodes
20 to 12010TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Formula 1: BBC Sport2010TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Live from Studio Five2010TV Series performer - 1 episode
Welcome to the 80's2009TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Terminator Salvation2009writer: "You Could Be Mine"
100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs2008TV Movie writer: "Slither"
The Wrestler2008writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine"
Step Brothers2008writer: "Sweet Child o' Mine" - as Michael McKagan
Por Toda Minha Vida2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock2007Video Game writer: "Welcome To The Jungle"
ADHDtv: With Lew Marklin2007TV Series writer - 7 episodes
Australian Idol2005-2007TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Gone Baby Gone2007writer: "You're Crazy" - as Michael McKagan
HaNefilim2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
CSI: NY2006-2007TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Ha-Shminiya2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guitar Hero II2006Video Game writer: "SWEET CHILD 'O MINE" - as Michael McKagan

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp2011TV SeriesCounselor
Behind the Player: Duff McKagan2008Video
Velvet Revolver: She Builds Quick Machines2007ShortDesperado #3
Velvet Revolver's Rock & Roll Revolution2006TV Series
Sliders1997TV SeriesHarker
Guns N' Roses: November Rain1992Video shortDuff McKagan
Guns N' Roses: You Could Be Mine1991Video shortDuff McKagan
Guns N' Roses: Patience1989ShortDuff McKagan
The Dead Pool1988Musician at Funeral (uncredited)
Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Jungle1987ShortDuff McKagan

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Behind the Player: Duff McKagan2008Video
Guns N' Roses: Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy!!!1994Video documentary
Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part I - Don't Cry1993Video documentary
Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part II - November Rain1993Video documentary
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I1992Video documentary
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion II1992Video documentary
Guns N Roses: Live at the Ritz1988Video documentary

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
It's So Easy and Other Lies2015Documentary
Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Jungle1987Short

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Videos1998Video video "Dead Horse"

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Exit Door IV2012Documentary short grateful thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk2017Documentary completedHimself
Beyond the Bombs2016/IIDocumentaryHimself
It's So Easy and Other Lies2015DocumentaryHimself
The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead2015DocumentaryHimself
Slash: Raised on the Sunset Strip2014TV Movie documentaryHimself
Portlandia2014TV SeriesHimself
Behind the Music2004-2013TV Series documentary
The Postal Service Auditions2013Video shortHimself
The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2012TV MovieHimself
Sunset Strip2012DocumentaryHimself
HARDtalk2011TV SeriesHimself
AM Northwest2011TV SeriesHimself
Bloodied But Unbowed: Uncut2011DocumentaryHimself
Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp2011TV SeriesHimself - Counselor
Mulatschag2011TV SeriesHimself
That Metal Show2009-2011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Wild Thing2010DocumentaryHimself
Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin'2010DocumentaryHimself
I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band2010TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
Lemmy2010DocumentaryHimself
Rock Prophecies2009Documentary
The Heyman Hustle2009TV SeriesHimself
E! True Hollywood Story2007TV Series documentaryHimself
Tierra Roja, Sangre Roja2007Video shortHimself
Velvet Revolver: Live from the 9:30 Club2007VideoHimself
The Last 48 Hours of Kurt Cobain2007TV Movie documentaryHimself - Ex-Guns n' Roses Bassist
Guns N' Roses: The Story2007TV Movie documentaryHimself
American Hardcore2006DocumentaryHimself
Fashion News Live2005TV SeriesHimself
Likehell: The Movie2005VideoHimself
Velvet Revolver: Live in Houston2005Himself
VH1 Big in 042004TV Movie documentaryHimself - Bass: Velvet Revolver
Top of the Pops2004TV SeriesHimself - Performer
Howard Stern1996-2004TV SeriesHimself
Late Show with David Letterman2004TV SeriesHimself
Inside Out2004TV Series documentary
Betty Blowtorch: And Her Amazing True Life Adventures2003DocumentaryHimself - Guns N' Roses / Velvet Revolver
Top Ten2000TV Series documentaryHimself
Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Videos1998VideoHimself - Bass
Guns N' Roses: The Photographic History1994TV Movie documentaryHimself
Guns N' Roses: Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy!!!1994Video documentary
Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part I - Don't Cry1993Video documentaryHimself
Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part II - November Rain1993Video documentaryHimself
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I1992Video documentaryHimself (Bass Guitarist) (as Guns N' Roses)
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion II1992Video documentaryHimself (Bass Guitarist) (as Guns N' Roses)
Concierto Guns N Roses1992TV MovieHimself
MTV Video Music Awards 19921992TV SpecialHimself - Guns N' Roses Bassist
Guns N' Roses-Live in Paris1992TV MovieHimself
The Howard Stern Show1991TV SeriesHimself
Metalhead Video Magazine Volume 21990Video documentaryHimself (Guns N Roses)
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 71990Video documentaryHimself
Guns N Roses: Live at the Ritz1988Video documentaryHimself (Bass Guitarist) (as Guns N' Roses)

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Biggest Band Breakups and Make Ups2015TV Movie documentaryHimself - Bassist, Guns N Roses
Video on Trial2005TV SeriesHimself - Accused
Axl Rose: The Prettiest Star2005Video documentaryHimself
Guns n' Roses: Sex n' Drugs n' Rock n' Roll2003Video documentaryHimself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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