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Moby

Actor

Moby

  • Born: 11 September 1965, New York City, New York, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $60 million

Moby is a renowned American musician, singer, songwriter, and animal rights activist. He is best known for his work in electronic music and hits like 'Porcelain' and 'Natural Blues.' Moby has a distinctive style characterized by emotive melodies and…

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About Moby

Moby is a renowned American musician, singer, songwriter, and animal rights activist. He is best known for his work in electronic music and hits like 'Porcelain' and 'Natural Blues.' Moby has a distinctive style characterized by emotive melodies and thoughtful lyrics, and he has gained a reputation for his commitment to veganism and environmental issues.

Born
11 September 1965, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Parents
James Frederick Hall and Elizabeth McBride
Estimated net worth
$60 million

Fun facts about Moby

  • Moby's real name is Richard Melville Hall, inspired by his great-great-granduncle, Herman Melville, the author of 'Moby-Dick.'
  • Moby is an avid animal rights activist and has been a vegan since 1987.

Famous Moby quotes

“I never really thought about the future. I just thought about the next thing I wanted to do.”
Eating Our Way to Extinction, 2021
“I think music is a very powerful tool.”
Eating Our Way to Extinction, 2021
“The world is a beautiful place, and we can make it better.”
Eating Our Way to Extinction, 2021

Moby: coming up

  • Eternal Return (Movie, Executive Producer)12 November 2026

Credits and dates: TMDB.

Moby filmography

Cast (96)

Show 86 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2021Moby Doc MovieSelf6.2
2020Endgame 2050 MovieSelf5.3
2020Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert MovieSelf6.9
2019Countdown to Year Zero MovieUnknown character
2019#Powerplant MovieUnknown character
2018Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Moby MovieSelf
2018AWGE DVD: Volume 3 MovieSelf6.0
2017Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story MovieSelf
2017The Public Image Is Rotten MovieHimself7.4
2017Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web MovieSelf6.6
2017Monochrome: Black, White & Blue TVSelf
2016David Blaine: Beyond Magic MovieSelf7.1
2016Soundbreaking TVSelf7.8
2016A Little of Your Time with Quinn Marcus TVHimself
2016Intruder MovieVincent3.6
2016Vegan: Everyday Stories MovieSelf7.7
2016Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present MovieHimself7.6
2016The Music of David Lynch MovieSelf8.8
2016Animals. TVSelf6.3
2015Rammstein in Amerika MovieSelf8.0
2015Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound MovieSelf8.0
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Musical Guest6.1
2015Blunt Talk TVMoby6.7
2015Unity MovieNarrator (voice)7.5
2015Neil Young - Haskell Wexler - Teatro Session MovieSelf
2015The Ever After MovieMoby5.7
2014Blonde Superfreak Steals the Magic Brain MovieSelf
2014Moby: Almost Home - Live at the Fonda, LA Moviehimself8.9
2013Acting Disruptive TVSelf5.0
2013Terms and Conditions May Apply MovieSelf7.0
2013Betas TVMoby6.6
2012The Mindy Project TVDJ6.3
2012Change Begins Within MovieUnknown character
2011Limelight MovieHimself5.8
2011Electric Daisy Carnival Experience MovieSelf8.0
2011Adventures in Plymptoons! MovieSelf2.0
2011My Favorite Place TVSelf
2011PressPausePlay MovieSelf7.1
2009Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles MovieSelf
2009Moby : Wait for me MovieHimself
2009Live from Studio Five TVSelf3.8
2009Suck MovieBeef6.1
2009Carl Cox 24/7 MovieMoby8.0
2009Moby : Main Square Festival MovieHimself8.0
2009RuPaul's Drag Race TVSelf - Special Guest7.5
2008I Love the New Millennium TVSelf
2006Moby: Go - A Film About Moby MovieHimself9.0
2006Moby: Go - The Very Best Of Moby MovieUnknown character
200630 Rock TVMoby7.5
2006American Hardcore MovieSelf6.9
2006Pittsburgh MovieUnknown character5.0
2006Moby: Live - Hotel Tour 2005 MovieMoby6.6
2006Not a Photograph: The Mission of Burma Story MovieSelf
2006Motherfucker: A Movie MovieSelf
2005The Making of Heat MovieSelf6.2
2005The Friday Night Project TVSelf6.0
2005Ten Years Later MovieHimself
2004The Celebrity Apprentice TVUnknown character4.9
2003Moby: 18 MovieHimself8.5
2003Alien Sex Party MovieExcalibur / Dildo Head7.7
2003Real Time with Bill Maher TVSelf6.0
2002Sendung ohne Namen TVhimself8.0
2002David Bowie: Live by Request MovieCaller8.5
2001Friday Night with Jonathan Ross TVSelf6.1
2001Star Academy TVSelf5.7
2001Moby: Play MovieHimself10.0
2001All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live! MovieSelf7.0
2001The Andy Dick Show TVSelf7.2
2001Aeschbacher TVSelf
2000M6 awards 2000 MovieSelf10.0
2000Abendschau TVSelf4.3
1999Rove TVSelf7.5
1999Better Living Through Circuitry MovieSelf5.8
1998Modulations MovieSelf7.2
1996Never Mind the Buzzcocks TVSelf7.1
1996Joe's Apartment MovieClub DeeJay5.9
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1996TFI Friday TVUnknown character7.1
1995The Frank Skinner Show TVSelf7.5
1994Space Ghost Coast to Coast TVUnknown character7.8
1994Truth or Dairy MovieSelf
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Musical Guest7.3
1992Later... with Jools Holland TVUnknown character5.9
1990Twin Peaks TVMusician8.3
1978The South Bank Show TVUnknown character5.6
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Musical Guest6.9

Crew (46)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Eternal Return MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2026The Incomer MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.4
2026Jim Queen and the Quest for Chloroqueer MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.9
2025Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2025Three steps before dawn MovieMusic · Sound10.0
Show 41 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2024Moby - PLAY 25 - Sportpaleis d'Anvers - ARTE Concert MovieSongs · Sound
2023Rowdy Girl MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2023Punk Rock Vegan Movie MovieWriter · Writing6.0
2023Punk Rock Vegan Movie MovieProducer · Production6.0
2023Punk Rock Vegan Movie MovieDirector of Photography · Camera6.0
2023Punk Rock Vegan Movie MovieDirector · Directing6.0
2022The Porn Radio Show MovieMusic · Sound7.0
2022Zanni (Proof of Concept) MovieMusic · Sound
2022Found Emulsion MovieMusic · Sound
2022Wild MovieMusic · Sound
2021Moby Doc MovieWriter · Writing6.2
2021It's a Madcap World: The Making of an Unfinished Film MovieMusic · Sound
2018Cholet. The work of Freddy Mammani MovieMusic · Sound7.0
2017Land of Hope and Glory MovieMusic · Sound8.1
2016Tetched MovieMusic · Sound
2015The Exam MovieMusic · Sound10.0
2014I Want to Believe MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound
2011The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom MovieMusic · Sound6.9
2011Verve MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound
2010Africa Light / Gray Zone MovieAdditional Music · Crew5.5
2010Waste Land MovieMusic · Sound7.6
2010A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun MovieMusic · Sound
2009Child of the Sun MovieMusic · Sound
2009Pierre in Peril MovieMusic · Sound2.3
2007Southland Tales MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.3
2006The Diver MovieMusic · Sound9.5
2005Earthlings MovieMusic · Sound8.1
2005I’m Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust MovieMusic · Sound5.3
2003Alien Sex Party MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.7
2003Alien Sex Party MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.7
2001Moby: Play MovieProducer · Production10.0
2001Moby: Play MovieDirector · Directing10.0
1997Double Tap MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.1
TBAThe Making of 'Jesus Diabetes' MovieProducer · Production
TBAMondo MovieMusic · Sound
TBATecie MovieScreenplay · Writing
TBATecie MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound
TBATecie MovieProducer · Production
TBALonesome MovieMusic · Sound
TBAA Continuous Goodbye MovieMusic · Sound
TBAManchester Gothic ‘The Slaughterhouse’ MovieMusic · Sound

Latest releases

Questions about Moby

What are Moby's most successful songs?

Moby's most successful songs include 'Porcelain,' 'Natural Blues,' and 'Why Does the Rain?' These tracks helped define his career in electronic music and remain popular to this day.

Has Moby won any awards?

Moby has received numerous awards, including an American Music Award and several Billboard Music Awards. His contributions to music and activism have been recognized globally.

What was Moby's first major film appearance?

Moby's first major film appearance was in the documentary 'Eating Our Way to Extinction' (2021), where he discusses issues related to environmental sustainability and animal rights.

What is Moby's estimated net worth?

Moby's estimated net worth is around $60 million, largely due to his successful music career, sales of albums, and various business ventures.

What is Moby known for besides music?

Besides music, Moby is known for his activism, particularly in animal rights and environmentalism. He has been a vocal advocate for veganism and sustainability.

Is Moby involved in any philanthropic activities?

Yes, Moby is involved in various philanthropic activities, including supporting animal rights organizations and initiatives focused on environmental conservation.

What genres of music does Moby typically produce?

Moby typically produces electronic music, often blending elements of ambient, techno, and house music. His sound is characterized by emotional depth and melodic composition.

What is a unique aspect of Moby's music style?

A unique aspect of Moby's music style is his incorporation of samples from various genres, including gospel, blues, and classical, creating a rich and diverse sound.