Billy Joel

Q: Has Billy Joel won any major awards?

Yes, Billy Joel has won six Grammy Awards and received the Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing his impact on American music.

Q: What was Billy Joel's first film?

Billy Joel's first film appearance was in the 1975 documentary 'Billy Joel: The Stranger', which showcased his rise to fame.

Q: What are Billy Joel's most successful songs?

Some of Billy Joel's most successful songs include 'Piano Man', 'Uptown Girl', and 'We Didn't Start the Fire', all of which are iconic in popular music.

Q: What is known about Billy Joel's personal life?

Billy Joel has been married four times and has three children. He is known for his philanthropic efforts and love for classic cars.

Q: What is Billy Joel's estimated net worth?

Billy Joel's estimated net worth is approximately $300 million, making him one of the wealthiest musicians in the industry.

Q: What are some milestones in Billy Joel's filmography?

Billy Joel has appeared in various documentaries, including 'The Last Play at Shea', which chronicles his final concert at Shea Stadium.

Q: What impact has Billy Joel had on music?

Billy Joel's impact on music is profound, influencing countless artists with his blend of rock, pop, and classical styles, and his storytelling lyrics.

Known for

Oliver & Company (1988)

IMDb 6.6 / 10

1988 / Animation, Comedy / 73mins

A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners. A big dog...

The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)

2024 / Documentary, Music / 97mins

In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for the most...

Name

Billy Joel

Height

5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)

Born

9 May 1949, The Bronx, New York, USA

Spouses

Katie Lee Joel (2004–2010)

Children

3 (Alexa Ray Joel, Jack Joel, Remy Anne Joel)

Parents

Howard Joel, Rosalind Joel

Estimated Net Worth

$300 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2025	Movie Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives The documentary "Cat's In the Cradle: The Song that Changed Our Lives " explores the legacy of Harry Chapin's iconic...	Self	Not rated
2025	TV Billy Joel: And So It Goes An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel...	Self	TMDB 8.7 / 10
2024	Movie Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden Billy Joel’s first concert to air on a broadcast network. The concert special was shot live in March 2024 at...	Self	TMDB 8.4 / 10
2024	Movie The Greatest Night in Pop On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2023	Movie Once Upon a Studio Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group...	Dodger (voice) (archive sound)	TMDB 8.3 / 10
2023	Movie Ron Delsener Presents Now well into his eighties, Delsener shows little sign of slowing down. At one point, the camera follows him as...	Self	Not rated
2023	Movie Breaking Rachmaninoff A humorous documentary about the search for a great composer who managed to overcome his depression by spelling his own...	Unknown character	Not rated
2023	Movie Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two A stunning selection of perfect performances of love songs from the BBC's music archives, including the sounds of Nat King...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2022	Movie Finding Sandler Years after a missed opportunity with his hero (Adam Sandler), a determined young filmmaker (David Seth Cohen) goes on a...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2022	Movie Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium Billy Joel plays his greatest hits in the Big Apple. Recorded in 1990 during the Storm Front Tour.	Self	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2022	Movie Billy Joel: In Black & White Billy Joel plays Miami's Faena Theater and discusses his musical inspirations, his craft, his family, and being a guy who...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2019	TV Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On An intimate look into Brooks' life as a musician, father, and man, as well as the moments that have defined...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2019	Movie Cola Wars Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the “New Coke” debacle of 1985. For almost...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2017	Movie Itzhak From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2017	Movie Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of The Sidemen, the musicians behind some of the greatest artists of...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2017	Movie Free to Rock Rock & Roll spread the sound of freedom across the Iron Curtain and throughout Eastern Europe and the USSR, despite...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2017	Movie Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul The turbulent life of soul and blues singer, the late Joe Cocker. A former gas fitter from Sheffield, catapulted to...	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2016	Movie Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 19-time Grammy Award-winner Tony Bennett's 90th birthday is celebrated by a host of celebrities in this two-hour music special held...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2016	TV Kevin Can Wait A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to...	Billy Joel	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2015	TV Jay Leno's Garage Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and guests drive cars, motorbikes...	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2015	TV The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late...	Self	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2015	Movie Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015 Up to now many of the big artists Billy Joel live who appeared in “Bonnaroo Festival” which is held every...	Self	Not rated
2014	Movie The Art of McCartney An inside look at the making of The Art Of McCartney album on which some of the world's greatest artists...	Self	TMDB 2.0 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2014	Movie Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia In 1987, Billy Joel took his family, his music and his concert show to the former Soviet Union. This feature-length...	Self	TMDB 8.5 / 10
2012	Movie 12-12-12 \| The Concert for Sandy Relief “12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on December 12, 2012 at...	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2012	TV The Greatest Event in Television History Adam Scott is determined to make the greatest event in television history by remaking the opening sequences of TV shows.	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2011	Movie Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston A glowing, prismatic portrait of the rise and fall of America's first celebrity designer—Halston—the man who was synonymous with fashion...	Self	TMDB 2.8 / 10
2011	Movie The Love We Make "The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he...	Self	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2011	Movie Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium To mark the closing of New York's historic Shea Stadium in 2008, Billy Joel drafted an all-star musical team, including...	Self	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2010	Movie Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea In 1964, when the New York Mets were regarded as little more than a punch line in major league baseball,...	Self	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2009	Movie The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been...	Self	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2009	Movie Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City The concert footage featured on the standard edition of the set was directed by Paul Becher, who has overseen live...	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2009	Movie O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
2009	Movie Havana Jam '79 The story of the celebration of the historic three-day Havana Jam festival at the Karl Marx Theatre, in Havana, Cuba,...	Self	Not rated
2008	Movie Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition This bonus DVD showcasing two live promotional videos from "The Stranger" and the long-awaited release of Billy's fabled appearance on...	Self	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2007	Movie Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic Tony Bennett's most recent album Duets: An American Classic featured Bennett recording duets of his greatest hits with today's greatest...	Self	Not rated
2007	Movie Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven At the end of 2005, New York's famed restaurateur, Sirio Maccioni, closed Le Cirque, destination of the rich and famous....	Self	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2006	Movie Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome Recorded live at Tokyo Dome, Japan November 30, 2006 ... Angry Young Man - My Life - Honesty - The...	himself	TMDB 8.5 / 10
2006	TV America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions is an annual documentary series created by NFL Films (broadcast on the NFL Network...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2006	Movie The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers	Self	Not rated
2006	Movie The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2005	Movie Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams Previously only available in the "Billy Joel: My Lives" box set, this DVD features one of Billy's best concerts: Billy...	Self	Not rated
2005	TV The Reichen Show A list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics.	Self - Guest	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2005	TV Dancing with the Stars The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted...	Self - Musical Guest	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2004	TV The Celebrity Apprentice The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include...	Self	TMDB 4.9 / 10
2003	TV The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.	Self	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2002	TV American Idol Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in...	Self	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2002	TV The Hamptons Documentary about The Hamptons, an area in the eastern part of Long Island (New York), famous for being a vacation...	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2001	Movie Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection Songs: Piano Man, All for Leyna, Tell Her About It, Honesty, Sometimes a Fantasy, The Night Is Still Young, Pressure,...	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2001	Movie Billy Joel: In His Own Words The entertainer performs and takes audience questions at the University of Pennsylvania's Irvine Auditorium in Philadelphia.	Self	Not rated
2001	Movie The Concert for New York City The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001,...	Self	TMDB 5.1 / 10
2001	Movie America \| A Tribute to Heroes A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks...	Self - Performer	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2001	Movie Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection With over 100 million albums sold in the course of a career now in its fourth decade, Billy Joel is...	Self	TMDB 9.2 / 10
2000	Movie Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits One of the biggest musical legends in pop music today, Elton John performs one of his most memorable concerts ever...	Self - Guest Appearance	TMDB 8.3 / 10
2000	Movie Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration A musical tribute to the piano's 300th anniversary celebrates the legacy, grandeur and showmanship of this instrument. Hosted by "Piano...	Self - Host	Not rated
1999	Movie Behind the Life of Chris Gaines To promote the release of his album Garth Brooks in... The Life of Chris Gaines, Garth Brooks appeared as Chris...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1998	Movie Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face Elton John And Billy Joel Live Face to Face 1998.	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1997	Movie Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III Greatest Hits Volume III is the second greatest hits album from American singer songwriter Billy Joel. The volume follows Greatest...	Self	TMDB 5.2 / 10
1997	TV Behind the Music An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1997	Movie Garth Live from Central Park This was the ultimate Garth Brooks fan's dream-a free live performance in Central Park. Garth gave a good showing in...	Self	TMDB 8.5 / 10
1997	Movie Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers Billy Joel performs some of his most iconic songs live and shares the stories behind the songs.	Unknown character	Not rated
1996	Movie Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet Do The Alphabet is a 1996 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, with a framing sequence starring Big Bird and Baby Bear.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1995	Movie Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind Sing, dance, and play along with your favorite Disney songs! It's fun and easy as you read the on-screen lyrics...	(voice) (archive footage)	TMDB 8.4 / 10
1995	TV The Music Biz Dissects the complex relationships between artists, managers and labels, with help from Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Michael...	Self	Not rated
1994	TV Inside the Actors Studio James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.	Self	TMDB 7.6 / 10
1993	Movie Billy Joel: Shades of Grey This documentary examines the making of the album "River Of Dreams," and Billy Joel's preparation for the concert tour that...	Self	TMDB 10.0 / 10
1993	TV Late Night with Conan O'Brien Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition...	Self - Guest	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1993	TV Late Show with David Letterman David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a...	Self - Musical Guest	TMDB 6.4 / 10
1992	TV Mad About You Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in...	Billy Joel	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1991	Movie Tribute to Harry Chapin Tribute concert held in 1987 at Carnegie Hall (and later televised on PBS), commemorating Harry Chapin's posthumous receipt of the...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1991	Movie Simply Mad About the Mouse Simply Mad About the Mouse collects affectionate tributes to Disney's songs from artists like the Gipsy Kings, Soul II Soul,...	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1991	Movie The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time	Self	Not rated
1990	Movie Bon Jovi: Final Countdown Recorded live at the Tokyo Dome, December 31st 1990, as part of the Final Countdown tour. Includes performances by Billy...	Vocals	Not rated
1988	Movie Oliver & Company Putting its own 'twist' on the story of Oliver Twist, the orange runt of a litter of kittens must fight...	Dodger (voice)	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1988	Movie A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR This special documentary chronicles Billy Joel's 1987 concert tour in the Soviet Union. The program features concert footage and clips...	Self - Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar	Not rated
1987	Movie Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad Highlights of Billy Joel's concert performances in Leningrad, USSR in 1987.	Self - Performer	TMDB 9.0 / 10
1986	Movie Billy Joel: Building the Bridge In 1986, Billy Joel released the album titled The Bridge on July 29th on Columbia Records. Go behind the scenes...	Self	Not rated
1985	Movie We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how...	Self	TMDB 8.4 / 10
1984	Movie Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena Billy Joel Live At Wembley Arena, London 06-06-1984. This is part of An Innocent Man Tour. Set List: Prelude/Angry Young...	vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1983	Movie Billy Joel: Live From Long Island Taped at The Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, Long Island NY, on December 29, 1982. This 1983 VHS release from Fox/CBS includes...	Self	TMDB 8.3 / 10
1980	Movie The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.	Self	TMDB 4.0 / 10
1979	TV CBS News Sunday Morning The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1978	Movie Billy Joel - Bremen 1978	Unknown character	Not rated
1975	TV Saturday Night Live A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary...	Self - Musical Guest	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1975	TV Les Rendez-vous du dimanche A talk show presented by Michel Drucker	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1973	TV Rock Concert Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created...	Self	TMDB 8.3 / 10
1964	TV Top of the Pops The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.	Self	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1959	TV The Grammys An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording...	Self	TMDB 8.6 / 10
1956	TV Tony Awards The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway...	Self - Winner	Not rated
1952	TV Today Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It...	Self	TMDB 5.7 / 10

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2024	Movie Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden Billy Joel’s first concert to air on a broadcast network. The concert special was shot live in March 2024 at...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 8.4 / 10
1992	Movie Honeymoon in Vegas On her deathbed, a mother makes her son promise never to get married, which scars him with psychological blocks to...	Songs Sound	TMDB 5.7 / 10
1988	Movie Oliver & Company Putting its own 'twist' on the story of Oliver Twist, the orange runt of a litter of kittens must fight...	Songs Sound	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1986	Movie Ruthless People Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a...	Songs Sound	TMDB 6.6 / 10
1983	Movie Easy Money To inherit his mother-in-law's colossal fortune, a hard living gambling addict must change his unhealthy ways before it gets the...	Songs Sound	TMDB 6.0 / 10

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2025

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2024 / TMDB 8.4

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024 / TMDB 7.9

Once Upon a Studio

2023 / TMDB 8.3

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2023

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2023

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Got a question about Billy Joel?

What are some of Billy Joel's career highlights?

Billy Joel's career highlights include numerous chart-topping hits, multiple Grammy Awards, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.

Has Billy Joel won any major awards?

What was Billy Joel's first film?

What are Billy Joel's most successful songs?

What is known about Billy Joel's personal life?

What is Billy Joel's estimated net worth?

What are some milestones in Billy Joel's filmography?

What impact has Billy Joel had on music?