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Eric Clapton

Biography

Eric Clapton

Actor Composer & sound Producer Writer

Born
March 30, 1945
Age
81 years old
Place of birth
Ripley, Surrey, England, UK
Years active
1969 – present
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49

Credits

44

Movies

4

TV series

57

Years active

6.6

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Eric Clapton

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Career timeline

  1. 1945 · Born

    Born in Ripley, Surrey, England, UK

  2. 1969 · Screen debut

    Trouble in Molopolis (Movie)

  3. 1969 · First production

    Trouble in Molopolis (Movie)

  4. 1987 · Breakthrough

    Lethal Weapon (Movie)

  5. 1990 · Writing debut

    Eric Clapton: The Master At Work (Movie)

  6. 2025 · Latest release

    Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later (Movie)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Music29
  • Documentary12
  • Drama8
  • Crime6
  • Action5
  • Comedy5
Highest-rated title Edge of Darkness 1985 8.1 Most popular title Lethal Weapon 1987 7.3

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Eric Clapton in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. — Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale Upcoming as Eric Clapton Movie
  2. — Warner Music Group Does DVD Volume 2 Upcoming Movie
  3. 2025 Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later as Guitar / Vocals Movie
  4. 2024 The Yardbirds - In Their Own Words Movie
  5. 2020 The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart as Self Movie
  6. 2017 Monochrome: Black, White & Blue Movie
  7. 2015 The Beatles 1+ Movie
  8. 2015 Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall as Lead Vocal, Guitars Movie
  9. 2013 Eric Clapton - Give Me Strength: The 74-75 Recordings Movie
  10. 2013 12-12-12 Movie
  11. 2010 Let’s Spend the Night Together: Confessions of Rock’s Greatest Groupies as archive footage Movie
  12. 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright Movie
  13. 2009 Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Royal Albert Hall as Guest Guitarist Movie
  14. 2008 Jeff Beck: Performing This Week... Live At Ronnie Scott's as Guest Guitarist Movie
  15. 2006 Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues Movie
  16. 2001 John Lee Hooker - That's My Story Movie
  17. 2001 Eric Clapton: This Song for George Movie
  18. 1999 David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II Movie
  19. 1998 Blues Brothers 2000 as The Louisiana Gator Boys Movie
  20. 1992 Later... with Jools Holland TV
  21. 1991 George Harrison: Live in Japan Movie
  22. 1988 Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988 as lead vocals, guitar Movie
  23. 1988 Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute as guitar Movie
  24. 1985 Eric Clapton: Live Now Movie
  25. 1978 20/20 TV
  26. 1978 The South Bank Show TV
  27. 1976 Circasia as Clown Movie
  28. 1975 Tommy as The Preacher Movie
  29. 1970 Cucumber Castle as Eric Clapton Movie
  1. 1999 The Story of Us Movie
  2. 1998 Lethal Weapon 4 Movie
  3. 1997 Nil by Mouth Movie
  4. 1996 The Van Movie
  5. 1992 Lethal Weapon 3 Movie
  6. 1991 Rush Movie
  7. 1989 Communion Movie
  8. 1989 Lethal Weapon 2 Movie
  9. 1988 Homeboy Movie
  10. 1987 Lethal Weapon Movie
  11. 1985 Edge of Darkness TV
  1. 2023 Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Rock Movie
  2. 2021 Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions Movie
  3. 1990 Eric Clapton: The Master At Work Movie
  1. 2025 Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later Movie
  1. 2017 Eric Clapton - Live in San Diego Movie
  2. 2015 Three Days in Auschwitz Movie
  3. 2011 Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton Play the Blues - Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center Movie
  4. 2004 Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J Movie
  5. 1969 Trouble in Molopolis Movie

Quick facts

How old is Eric Clapton?

Eric Clapton is 81 years old, born on March 30, 1945.

Where was Eric Clapton born?

Eric Clapton was born in Ripley, Surrey, England, UK.

What was Eric Clapton’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Eric Clapton is Trouble in Molopolis (1969).

How many movies and series has Eric Clapton made?

Our catalogue lists 48 titles for Eric Clapton: 44 movies and 4 TV series.

What is Eric Clapton’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Edge of Darkness has the highest audience rating, with 8.1/10 on TMDB.

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