
Actor
Adrian Belew
Born 1949 · Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Adrian Belew (born Robert Steven Belew, December 23, 1949) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. A multi-instrumentalist primarily known as a guitarist and singer, Belew is noted for his unusual, impressionistic approach to guitar playing which, rather than relying on standard instrumental tones, often resembles sound effects or noises made by animals and machines. A member of King Crimson and The Bears, Belew has also collaborated with David Bowie, Talking Head and many more.
Acting

Zappa
Self (archive footage) · 2020

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage) · 2016

Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Self - Guitar, Vocals · 1986

King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994
Guitar, Voice, Words · 2012

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes
Self · 1979
King Crimson: Live In Japan
Himself · 1995

Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
Self - Lead Guitar, Vocals · 1980

Classic Albums
Self (archive footage) · 1997

David Bowie: Live at Beat Club Musikladen
Self - Guitar · 1978

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Self (archive footage) · 2007

King Crimson: Deja VROOOM
Himself (guitar, vocals) · 1999

King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japan
Guitar · 1984

King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open
Himself · 2003

Video from Hell
Self · 1987

Talking Heads: Live in Rome
Self - Guitar · 1980

The Bears: Live at The Club Cafe
Self/Guitar · 2004

David Bowie On Stage: Live in Japan
Self · 1978

Adrian Belew: Live At Rockpalast 2008
self · 2015

BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles
Himself (Vocals/Guitar) · 2025