Alex Lifeson
Alex Lifeson is a Canadian musician and actor, best known as the guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Rush. He has appeared in various films and documentaries, contributing to his reputation as a talented musician. Lifeson is recognized for his distinctive guitar style and... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
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| 2026 |
Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)The Grace Under Pressure studio album is newly mixed by Richard Chycki in Dolby Atmos & 5.1 surround from the... |
Unknown character | |
| 2023 |
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)Blu-ray Audio disc contains the core album newly mixed from the original multi-tracks in 48kHz 24-bit Dolby Atmos (the second... |
6 and 12 string guitars, Taurus pedals | |
| 2022 |
Behind the Stage DoorFrom his early days playing drums in his band, The Grains of Sand, to becoming one of the top grossing... |
Alex Lifeson | |
| 2022 |
Taylor Hawkins Tribute ConcertAn all-star global music event live from London's Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert featuring the biggest names in music joining together... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
South Park: The 25th Anniversary ConcertTrey Parker and Matt Stone celebrate South Park's 25th anniversary with a concert in Colorado, featuring Primus and Ween. |
Self (Rush) | |
| 2022 |
The BreachJohn Hawkins is set to retire from his post as police chief of the small town of Lone Crow, that... |
Alex | |
| 2022 |
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)Blu-ray Audio disc with the core album newly mixed from the original multi-tracks in Dolby Atmos (a Rush catalog first!),... |
6 and 12 string guitars, Taurus pedals | |
| 2021 |
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's CutFollowing the success of Rush: Cinema Strangiato - Director's Cut in movie theaters worldwide, Anthem Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing give... |
Himself | |
| 2019 |
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019The Holy Trinity of Rock returns to the big screen on Wednesday, August 21, when the first "Annual Exercise in... |
Himself | |
| 2018 |
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)Hemispheres, Rush’s sixth studio album, was originally released in October 1978, and it built upon the adventurous sonic template the... |
Himself | |
| 2018 |
BachmanDocumentary follows the award-winning Canadian musician Randy Bachman as he creates his next hit song, featuring rarely seen footage, pictures... |
Unknown character | |
| 2017 |
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)The Super Deluxe package features an elaborate 40th anniversary cover treatment by longtime Rush creative director Hugh Syme, who has... |
Himself | |
| 2016 |
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition2112 40th Anniversary Edition's third disc is a DVD featuring a newly restored vintage 1976 Rush concert recorded at the... |
Himself | |
| 2016 |
Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990"Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990", included as a bonus feature on the band's "Time Stand Still" documentary home video... |
Himself | |
| 2016 |
Rush: Time Stand StillThis feature-length documentary film chronicles the final major tour for legendary rock band Rush. It is an intimate view 'under... |
Himself | |
| 2015 |
Rush: R40 LiveRush recorded and filmed R40 Live over two sold-out shows in the band’s hometown of Toronto at the Air Canada... |
Himself on Guitars | |
| 2014 |
Rush: R40R40 features 40 years of Rush live. Presented in a 52-page book on 6 Blu-rays, featuring rare band performance photos... |
Himself | |
| 2014 |
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997Highlights from the Molson Amphitheater during the "Test For Echo" tour |
Himself | |
| 2014 |
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)The "Completist DVD" from the blu-ray edition of "Rush: R40" contains content originally found in the 2005 "R30" DVD release... |
Himself | |
| 2014 |
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981This two hour unauthorized documentary details the formative history of the Canadian progressive rock band Rush, as well as their... |
Himself / Musician | |
| 2013 |
Rush - Clockwork Angels TourRush Clockwork Angels Tour captures the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers' 2012-2013 sold-out tour from a unique point-of-view approach... |
Himself | |
| 2012 |
Rush: 2112BluRay with Digital Comic Book - experience the comic book formatted for widescreen televisions during playback of the album. |
Himself | |
| 2012 |
Chicago FireAn edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue... |
Alex Lifeson | |
| 2012 |
Inner RushThis short film pays tribute to Rush, one of rock's most successful and popular bands of all-time. |
Self | |
| 2011 |
RUSH: Time MachineRush's Time Machine shows in 2010 / 2011 were one of the most anticipated tours ever. Celebrating 30 years since... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
EcstasyA small-time drug smuggler from Scotland, is trying to figure out his way through life until he meets a beautiful... |
Dr. Figg | |
| 2011 |
The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time HourThe Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour is a Canadian television comedy series, airing in the 2011 television season... |
Unknown character | |
| 2011 |
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet RushTwo Rush fans go backstage to meet the band in their dressing room. Once there, they start helping themselves to... |
Himself | |
| 2010 |
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures2112 was the album that saw Rush break through to major chart success, going to No.1 in their native Canada... |
Himself | |
| 2010 |
Rush: Beyond the Lighted StageAn in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Rush : Working MenRush's Working Men is the first-ever "greatest hits" live performance DVD compilation from the legendary rock trio. Inspired by the... |
Himself | |
| 2009 |
SuckThe film follows a petty rock band called the Winners, consisting of vocalist Joey Winner, bassist Jennifer, guitarist Tyler, drummer... |
Border Guard | |
| 2009 |
I Love You, ManPeter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers,... |
Alex Lifeson - Rush | |
| 2009 |
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video CollectionThe DVD component of the Rush: Retrospective 3 CD/DVD edition, gathering together the band's 10 stunning music videos produced during... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live"Snakes & Arrows Live" was filmed with 21 High Definition cameras in 16x9 widescreen format, over two nights in October... |
Himself - Guitars | |
| 2008 |
That Metal ShowThat Metal Show is a talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk with co-hosts Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. It premiered... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & ArrowsAn intimate look at the making of "Snakes & Arrows", from the album's Musical Video Interactive (MVI) edition released June... |
Himself | |
| 2006 |
Trailer Park Boys: The MovieThe boys get arrested for robbing an ATM machine and spend 18 months in jail, upon release they decide to... |
Cop 2 | |
| 2005 |
Rush: R30R30 captures the band's $21-million grossing, sell-out 30th Anniversary World Tour and was filmed with 14 hi-definition cameras in 16x9... |
Himself - Guitars | |
| 2003 |
The Boys in BrazilDocumentary included with the DVD Rush in Rio (2003). Provides an almost hour-long look at the band and its crew... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Rush in RioLegendary rock band Rush plays the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the final night of the band's... |
Self - Electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals | |
| 2003 |
Toronto RocksMolson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30,... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Trailer Park BoysFollow the booze-fueled misadventures of three longtime pals and petty serial criminals who run scams from their Nova Scotia trailer... |
Alex Lifeson | |
| 1998 |
Rush: Different Stages - LiveDifferent Stages is a live album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1998. The bulk of the first and... |
6 and 12 string guitars, Taurus pedals | |
| 1998 |
Primus - Horrible SwillA tawdry look at Primus on the road in 1998 |
Unknown character | |
| 1997 |
Classic AlbumsA documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band... |
Self | |
| 1994 |
Rush: A View From The PalaceThe band performs a show at The Palace of Auburn Hills on their Counterparts tour, March 22, 1994. |
Himself | |
| 1990 |
Rush: ChroniclesWhilst Rush have always been considered one of Rock's greatest hidden treasures, with complex, intricate musicianship, it can never be... |
Himself - Guitars | |
| 1989 |
Rush: A Show of HandsFor a band with high standards, a perfect show is impossible, and an excellent show is rare. You hope that... |
Himself - Guitars | |
| 1986 |
Rush: Grace Under Pressure TourBy 1984, Rush were becoming the world's most popular 'underground' band. The world was also in a sombre mood, perhaps... |
Himself - Guitars | |
| 1985 |
Rush: Through the Camera EyeThrough the Camera Eye is a videocassette/laserdisc release by the Canadian band Rush. It was released in 1985 by PolyGram... |
Himself | |
| 1985 |
Through the Camera EyeThrough the Camera Eye is a videocassette/laserdisc release by the Canadian band Rush. It was released in 1985 by PolyGram... |
Unknown character | |
| 1982 |
Rush: Exit... Stage LeftExit...Stage Left was filmed in Montreal Canada during Rush's 1981 World Tour that encompassed Canada, the United States and Europe... |
Himself - Guitars | |
| 1973 |
Come On ChildrenFive boys and five girls ages 13 to 19 live on a farm for ten weeks, to be filmed, and... |
Himself | |
| TBA |
Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976A video of Rush's performance at the Capitol Theatre in New Jersey on December 10, 1976, featuring six songs from... |
Himself |
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Got a question about Alex Lifeson?
Alex Lifeson is primarily known for his music career, but he has appeared in films like 'I Love You, Man' and documentaries such as 'Beyond the Lighted Stage'.
Yes, Alex Lifeson and Rush received several awards, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, recognizing their impact on the music industry.
Alex Lifeson's first notable film appearance was in 'I Love You, Man' (2009), where he played himself, showcasing his personality and humor.
Alex Lifeson began his career in music as a guitarist for Rush, which formed in 1968, and later expanded into acting with various cameo roles.
Highlights of Alex Lifeson's career include co-founding Rush, producing acclaimed albums, and touring globally, becoming a legendary figure in rock music.
Alex Lifeson's estimated net worth is around $40 million, largely due to his successful music career and ventures.
Alex Lifeson has two children, Justin and Olivia Lifeson, both of whom are known to have pursued their own paths in life.
While primarily known for music, Alex Lifeson has contributed to the film industry through acting in cameo roles and participating in music documentaries.