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Damon Albarn

Actor

Damon Albarn

  • Born: 23 March 1968, Whitechapel, London, England
  • Estimated net worth: $30 million

Damon Albarn is a British musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blur and co-creator of the virtual band Gorillaz. His career spans decades and includes notable albums and solo projects. Albarn is recognized for his…

About Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn is a British musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blur and co-creator of the virtual band Gorillaz. His career spans decades and includes notable albums and solo projects. Albarn is recognized for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending various genres including rock, pop, and electronic music.

Born
23 March 1968, Whitechapel, London, England
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Suzi Winstanley (2010-present)
Children
2, Missy Albarn, Woody Albarn
Parents
Keith Albarn, Hazel Albarn
Estimated net worth
$30 million

Fun facts about Damon Albarn

  • Damon Albarn has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Adele and Tony Allen.
  • He is a supporter of various charitable causes, including the War Child charity, which helps children affected by conflict.

Famous Damon Albarn quotes

“I think we can safely say that we are all in this together.”
Gorillaz: Phase One - Celebrity Takedown, 2001
“There's a lot of things that I want to do.”
Blur: No Distance Left to Run, 2010
“I like to be able to work with other people.”
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons, 2019

Damon Albarn: coming up

  • Artificial (Movie, Original Music Composer)25 December 2026

Credits and dates: TMDB.

Damon Albarn filmography

Cast (105)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Joy of Joys MovieSelf
2026Gorillaz: Live at Rock Werchter 2026 MovieUnknown character
2026TFI Unplugged TVSelf (Archive Footage)
2026Gorillaz - Journey to The Mountain MovieSelf
2026Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God Movie2D (voice)8.3
2025Together for Palestine MovieSelf8.2
2025Gorillaz Live (YouTube Music Nights) MovieLead Vocals/Keys/Guitar/Melodica
2024Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story MovieSelf7.2
2024blur: Live at Wembley Stadium MovieSelf7.4
2024blur: To the End MovieSelf7.4
Show 95 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2024Record On: The Specials - A Message to You MovieSelf7.5
2023blur | In Concert BBC Radio 2 MovieSelf [blur]10.0
2023Blur at the BBC MovieUnknown character8.0
2023Blur Presents The Ballad of Darren MovieSelf
2023Gorillaz | MTV World Stage MovieSelf [Gorillaz]8.0
2022Gorillaz | Flow Festival 2022 MovieSelf
2022Way Out West TVSelf
2021Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong MovieSelf5.5
2021Damon Albarn @ ARTE Concert Festival 2021 MovieSelf
2021Damon Albarn | A Modern British Tale MovieSelf7.3
2021Glastonbury Festival Presents Live at Worthy Farm MovieSelf
2021This Is Pop TVSelf (archive footage)5.9
2021Africa Express Presents: EGOLI MovieSelf
2020Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE MovieSelf [Gorillaz]
2020The BRITs at 40 MovieSelf (archive footage)
2019Gorillaz: Reject False Icons MovieSelf [Gorillaz]7.6
2018Gorillaz | Sziget Festival 2018 (ARTE Concert) MovieSelf9.5
2018Gorillaz: The Now Now Live from Tokyo MovieSelf
2018Gorillaz | Live Rock Am Ring MovieSelf10.0
2017Gorillaz at Zénith 2017 MovieSelf7.0
2017Gorillaz | Humanz Live in Cologne MovieSelf [Gorillaz]10.0
2017Gorillaz: Demon Dayz Festival MovieSelf
2016Along for the Ride MovieSelf7.0
2016The Discreet Françoise Hardy MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2016We're Still Here (Now).... A Documentary about nobody MovieSelf
2015Blur: The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong MovieSelf
2015Blur: New World Towers MovieSelf7.1
2015808 MovieSelf7.3
2015blur at the Zénith, Paris MovieSelf2.0
2014Damon Albarn: Montreux Jazz Festival MovieSelf
2014We Are Many MovieSelf6.7
2014Britpop at the BBC MovieSelf [blur]
2014Fantastic Man MovieSelf3.0
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf5.8
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Musical Guest5.8
2014Oasis vs. Blur | Duel at the Peak of Britpop MovieSelf [blur] (archive footage)6.8
2012blur: Parklive MovieSelf8.2
2012Blur: The Singles Night - Live at Wembley Arena MovieSelf10.0
2012Jools Holland: London Calling MovieSelf
2011Gorillaz - Single Collection 2001-2011 MovieUnknown character
2011Dynamo: Magician Impossible TVSelf6.9
2010Gorillaz: Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale MovieSelf [Gorillaz]
2010Gorillaz - Live at Ed Sullivan Theater MovieSelf10.0
2010Gorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in London MovieSelf
2010BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge TVSelf
2010The Making of Plastic Beach MovieSelf [Gorillaz]
2010Blur: Live at Hyde Park MovieSelf8.4
2010Blur: No Distance Left to Run MovieSelf7.4
2008Bananaz MovieSelf7.3
2007Imagine... Damon & Jamie's Excellent Adventure MovieSelf
2007Seven Ages of Rock TVSelf9.2
2007Scott Walker: 30 Century Man MovieSelf7.2
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf - Performer7.2
2007Anna and the Moods MovieAnna's Father (voice)5.5
2006Gorillaz | Phase Two: Slowboat to Hades MovieSelf7.9
2006Gorillaz: Demon Days Live in Harlem at Apollo Theater MovieSelf7.0
2006Gorillaz: Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House MovieSelf - Vocals [Gorillaz]7.6
2005John Peel's Record Box MovieSelf8.0
2005The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen' MovieSelf (archive footage)
2005Screaming Masterpiece MovieSelf6.6
2005How Do You Like Iceland? MovieSelf6.0
2003Live Forever MovieSelf6.9
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Musical Guest5.3
2002Gorillaz: Phase One - Celebrity Take Down MovieSelf [Gorillaz]8.4
2001Gorillaz: Charts of Darkness MovieSelf8.0
2001Friday Night with Jonathan Ross TVSelf6.1
2001Top of the Pops: The True Story MovieSelf
2000blur | The Best Of MovieSelf8.3
1999Blur: The Singles Night - Live at Wembley Arena MovieSelf10.0
1999Blur: Live 13 & Bonus Footage MovieSelf9.5
1997Face MovieJason6.3
1997Glastonbury TVSelf
1997Taff TVself4.3
1996Tibetan Freedom Concert MovieSelf
1996TFI Friday TVUnknown character7.1
1996TFI Friday TVSelf [blur]7.1
1995B-Roads MovieSelf
1995Help! War Child MovieSelf
1995Queen: Champions of the World MovieSelf8.3
1994Blur: Showtime - Live At Alexandra Palace MovieSelf9.0
1994Blur: Live on MTV Most Wanted MovieSelf7.0
1993Starshaped MovieSelf8.2
1992Later... with Jools Holland TVUnknown character5.9
1990The Word TVUnknown character6.0
1988Smash Hits Poll Winners Party TVSelf
1978The South Bank Show TVUnknown character5.6
1977The BRIT Awards TVSelf10.0
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Musical Guest6.9
1964Top of the Pops TVSelf6.6
1964Top of the Pops TVSelf - Host6.6
TBAGorillaz Tottenham Hotspur Stadium documentary MovieSelf
TBAThe Viking of Sixth Avenue MovieSelf
TBABlur - Live at Movistar Arena MovieUnknown character
TBABlur - the south bank show 1999 MovieUnknown character
TBAThe Raccoon Killer MovieBlur

Crew (25)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Artificial MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound
2026Artificial MovieSongs · Sound
2026Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God MovieMusic · Sound8.3
2026Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God MovieSongs · Sound8.3
2026Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God MovieCreator · Crew8.3
Show 20 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2024blur: Live at Wembley Stadium MovieSongs · Sound7.4
2021Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.5
2021Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong MovieCreator · Crew5.5
2020Le vol du Boli MovieCompositor · Crew8.0
2019Gorillaz: Reject False Icons MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.6
2019The Kid Who Would Be King MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.2
2017National Theatre Live: wonder.land MovieSongs · Sound10.0
2017National Theatre Live: wonder.land MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound10.0
2014Lucy MovieSongs · Sound6.5
2012blur: Parklive MovieSongs · Sound8.2
2012Broken MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.9
2012Broken MovieSongs · Sound6.9
2012The Boy in the Oak MovieMusic · Sound
2006Gorillaz: Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House MovieSongs · Sound7.6
2000101 Reykjavik MovieMusic · Sound6.2
2000Ordinary Decent Criminal MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.2
1999Ravenous MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.8
1996Trainspotting MovieSongs · Sound8.0
1994Blur: Showtime - Live At Alexandra Palace MovieExecutive Producer · Production9.0
1993Starshaped MovieExecutive Producer · Production8.2

Latest releases

Questions about Damon Albarn

What are some of Damon Albarn's most successful albums?

Damon Albarn's most successful albums include 'Parklife' and 'The Great Escape' with Blur, as well as 'Demon Days' with Gorillaz, which features hit singles like 'Feel Good Inc.'

Has Damon Albarn won any major awards?

Yes, Damon Albarn has won several awards, including Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello Award, recognizing his contributions to music and songwriting.

What was Damon Albarn's first band?

Damon Albarn's first band was called 'The Circus,' which he formed while in school. However, he gained fame with Blur, formed in 1988.

What is Damon Albarn's net worth?

Damon Albarn's estimated net worth is around $30 million, reflecting his successful music career and various projects.

What is a notable project outside of Blur for Damon Albarn?

Apart from Blur, Damon Albarn co-created Gorillaz, a virtual band known for their unique animated characters and genre-blending music.

What are some of Damon Albarn's defining musical styles?

Damon Albarn is known for blending various musical styles, including Britpop, alternative rock, and electronic music, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

What is a famous song by Gorillaz that features Damon Albarn?

One of the most famous songs by Gorillaz featuring Damon Albarn is 'Clint Eastwood,' which was released in 2001 and became a defining hit.

What influence has Damon Albarn had on modern music?

Damon Albarn has had a significant influence on modern music, inspiring a generation of artists with his innovative approaches and willingness to experiment across genres.