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Freddie Mercury

Actor

Freddie Mercury

  • Born: 5 September 1946, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Estimated net worth: 50 million USD

Freddie Mercury was the iconic lead vocalist of the rock band Queen, known for his powerful voice and flamboyant stage presence. His most recognized works include hits like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Somebody to Love.' Mercury's career was marked by his…

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About Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury was the iconic lead vocalist of the rock band Queen, known for his powerful voice and flamboyant stage presence. His most recognized works include hits like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Somebody to Love.' Mercury's career was marked by his innovative approach to music and performance, solidifying his status as a rock legend.

Born
5 September 1946, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Jim Hutton (1990-1991)
Parents
Bomi Bulsara, Jer Bulsara
Estimated net worth
50 million USD

Fun facts about Freddie Mercury

  • Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara and changed his name in his teens.
  • He was known for his unique vocal range, which spanned four octaves.

Famous Freddie Mercury quotes

“I won’t be a rock star. I will be a legend.”
Freddie Mercury: The Untold Story, 2019
“Nothing really matters, anyone can see.”
Bohemian Rhapsody, 2018
“The show must go on.”
Queen Live at Wembley Stadium, 1986

Freddie Mercury filmography

Cast (106)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2024Queen: We Are the Champions - The Story of the Greatest Sports Anthem of All Time MovieSelf (Archive)7.0
202460 Songs: BBC Two at 60 MovieSelf (archive footage)9.0
2024Queen Rock Montreal MovieFreddie Mercury (self)8.4
2023Rock: the origin MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
2023WHAM! MovieSelf (archive footage)7.3
2022ABBA V Queen MovieSelf (archive footage)
2022Freddie Mercury: The Final Act MovieSelf (archive footage)6.7
2021Queen at the BBC MovieSelf (archive footage)7.2
2021Der Echte Freddie Mercury - Die Münchner Jahre MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2021A Life in Ten Pictures TVSelf (archive footage)8.3
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2020Queen: The Band that Rocked the World MovieSelf
2020We are the Champions - 50 Jahre Queen MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2019Freddie Mercury: A Christmas Story MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
2019Never Boring - The videos MovieSelf (archive footage)8.3
201913 Moments That Made Freddie Mercury and Queen MovieSelf (archive footage)
2019The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story MovieSelf - Lead Singer Queen (archive footage)7.3
2018Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen MovieSelf (archive footage)7.2
2017Queen : The American Dream MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
2017QUEEN - News Of The World [40th Anniversary] MovieSelf
2017Queen: Rock the World MovieSelf - Member Queen (archive footage)7.9
2017Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender Revealed MovieSelf (archive footage)6.0
2015Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody MovieSelf - Queen (archive footage)7.5
2014The Nation's Favourite Queen Song MovieSelf (archive footage)
2014Queen - Ultimate Story: Freddie Mercury Portrait MovieSelf (archive footage)
2014Queen: Will Rock You MovieSelf
2012Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender MovieSelf (archive footage)7.3
2012Queen: A Magic Year MovieSelf (archive footage)5.7
2011Story Of Queen: Mercury Rising MovieSelf - Queen (uncredited)7.2
2011Freddie Mercury: Holding Back the Years MovieSelf (archive footage)
2011Queen: Days of Our Lives MovieSelf (archive footage)8.1
2011Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits MovieSelf7.8
2010Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up MovieSelf
2009O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar MovieSelf (archive footage)
2007Queen: Rock Montreal & Live Aid MovieUnknown character7.9
2007Queen Under Review: 1980 - 1991 MovieSelf (archive footage)
2007Queen Under Review: 1973-1980 MovieSelf (archive footage)
2007Queen: Rock Case Studies MovieSelf (archive footage)
2007Seven Ages of Rock TVSelf9.2
2007Queen: We Are The Champions - Live In Europe MovieUnknown character
2006The Very Best of Freddie Mercury and Queen MovieSelf7.0
2006Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
2006Freddie Mercury: Lover of Life - Singer Of Songs MovieSelf7.6
2006Queen: Bohemian Champions - Interviews MovieSelf
2006Queen: On the Rock Trail MovieSelf
2006Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night at the Opera MovieSelf (archive footage/voice)6.5
2006Queen: Music Video Box Documentary MovieSelf (archive footage)
2005Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today MovieSelf
2004The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody MovieSelf (archive footage)8.1
2004Live Aid MovieSelf9.2
2004Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl MovieSelf (Vocals / Piano)8.2
2004Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol3 Movieself7.0
2004Becoming Queen MovieSelf (archive footage)9.0
2003Queen: Greatest Video Hits 2 MovieSelf - Queen8.8
2003101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment MovieSelf (archive footage)5.0
2002Queen: Greatest Video Hits MovieSelf (archive footage)9.2
2002Killer Queen! MovieSelf (archive footage)
2002Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary MovieSelf9.0
2001Queen - Heaven MovieSelf
2001The Very Best of Freddie Mercury & Queen MovieSelf (archive footage)
2001Queen - Rock Montreal MovieUnknown character
2000Freddie Mercury: The Untold Story MovieSelf7.7
2000Freddie Mercury the Video Collection MovieSelf (archive footage)7.7
1997Classic Albums TVSelf (archive footage)7.7
1995The Queen Phenomenon MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
1995Queen: Champions of the World MovieSelf (archive footage)8.3
1992The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert MovieSelf (archive footage)8.5
1992Queen - We Are The Champions - Final Live In Japan 1985 MovieSelf8.0
1991Queen: Days of Our Lives MovieSelf6.7
1991Queen: Greatest Flix II MovieSelf (archive footage)7.9
1991Queen: Greatest Flix I and II MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
1989Queen : Rare Live - A Concert Through Time and Space MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
1988Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé - La Nit MovieSelf - Performer
1987Queen: Magic Years - A Visual Anthology MovieSelf6.5
1987Queen: The Magic Years vol. 1 MovieSelf8.5
1987Queen: The Magic Years vol. 3 MovieSelf7.0
1987Queen: The Magic Years vol. 2 MovieSelf9.0
1986Queen: Live in Budapest MovieSelf8.2
19864 gegen Willi TVSelf
1986Queen: Live in Japan 1982 MovieSelf7.0
1986Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium MovieVocals, Piano, Guitar8.5
1985Live Aid MovieSelf7.8
1985Queen: Live Aid MovieSelf - Vocals, Keyboards8.8
1985Queen: Live in Rio MovieSelf - Vocal, Piano8.4
1985Friday People TVUnknown character
1984Red Hot Rock MovieSelf - Vocalist4.2
1982The Tube TVUnknown character
1982We Will Rock You MovieSelf8.1
1982QUEEN - The Hot Space Box MovieSelf
1982Champs-Elysées TVSelf6.8
1981Concerts for the People of Kampuchea MovieSelf8.0
1981Queen: Live in Argentina MovieSelf
1981Queen: Greatest Flix MovieSelf (archive footage)8.7
1980The Queen Special MovieSelf
1979Queen: Live in Tokyo MovieSelf
1979Live Killers MovieSelf - Vocals7.0
1978Young Music Show TVUnknown character
1978The Kenny Everett Video Show TVSelf (uncredited)7.9
1977Queen: Definitive Houston MovieSelf9.0
1977Queen: Live at Earl's Court Arena MovieSelf6.8
1977Queen: An Evening At The Concert Hall MovieSelf
1976Queen: Live in Hyde Park MovieSelf
1975Queen: A Night at the Odeon MovieSelf - Vocals7.9
1975Night Lunch MovieSelf5.0
1975Numéro un TVSelf - Queen7.5
1974Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74 MovieSelf8.1
1973Queen: Queen I MovieUnknown character

Crew (9)

YearTitleRoleRating
2024Queen Rock Montreal MovieWriter · Writing8.4
2020Great Pretender TVTheme Song Performance · Sound7.5
2018Bohemian Rhapsody MovieSongs · Sound7.9
2005Dancing with the Stars TVThanks · Crew6.2
1994Food Rocks MovieSongs · Sound
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YearTitleRoleRating
1986Highlander MovieSongs · Sound6.9
1982The Man Who Saved the World MovieMusic · Sound4.8
1982We Will Rock You MovieSongs · Sound8.1
1980Flash Gordon MovieMusic · Sound6.3

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Questions about Freddie Mercury

What were Freddie Mercury's career highlights?

Freddie Mercury's career highlights include founding Queen, releasing iconic albums, and performing at Live Aid in 1985. His unique voice and showmanship made him a standout figure in rock music.

Did Freddie Mercury win any awards?

Freddie Mercury received numerous awards, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Queen in 2001 and a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

What was Freddie Mercury's first film appearance?

Freddie Mercury's first notable film appearance was in the documentary 'The Magic Years' in 1986, showcasing Queen's performances and impact on music.

Which films featured Freddie Mercury's music?

Freddie Mercury's music has been featured in several films, most notably in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (2018), which is based on his life and the band's legacy.

What was Freddie Mercury's personal life like?

Freddie Mercury was known for his private nature, having a long-term partner, Jim Hutton, and close relationships with friends and family. He remained unmarried until his death.

What is Freddie Mercury's estimated net worth?

Freddie Mercury's estimated net worth is approximately 50 million USD, largely due to his music career and royalties from Queen's extensive catalog.

What were some milestones in Freddie Mercury's filmography?

Some milestones in Freddie Mercury's filmography include the documentary 'Queen: Days of Our Lives' and the biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' which received critical acclaim and box office success.

What is Freddie Mercury's legacy?

Freddie Mercury's legacy is one of musical innovation and theatrical performance. He is remembered as one of the greatest rock vocalists, influencing countless artists and leaving a lasting impact on music.