Charlie Watts
Known for: Acting
Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English musician who was the drummer of the Rolling Stones from 1963 until his death in 2021. Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts developed an interest in jazz at a young age and joined the band Blues Incorporated. He also started playing drums in London's rhythm and blues clubs, where he met future bandmates Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones. In January 1963, he left Blues Incorporated and joined the Rolling Stones as drummer, while doubling as designer of their record sleeves and tour stages. Watts's first public appearance as a permanent member was in February 1963; he remained with the band for 58 years until his death, at which time he, Jagger and Richards were the only members of the band to have performed on every one of their studio albums. Nicknamed "the Wembley Whammer" by Jagger, Watts cited jazz as a major influence on his drumming style. Aside from his career with the Rolling Stones, Watts toured with his own group, the Charlie Watts Quintet, and appeared in London at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with the Charlie Watts Tentet. In 1989, Watts was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones, and in 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, also with the Rolling Stones. He has been ranked among the greatest drummers of all time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlie Watts, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Series
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
Series
TOTP2
self
1994
Series
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Self - The Rolling Stones
1975
Series
Classic Albums
Self
1997
Series
The Beatles Anthology
Self (archive footage)
1995
Film
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
2012
Film
Blue Ice
Drummer
1992
Film
Shine a Light
Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
2008
Film
One World: Together at Home
Self
2020
Film
Amazing Grace
Self (archive footage)
2018
Film
Gimme Shelter
Self - The Rolling Stones Member
1970
Film
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self [The Rolling Stones]
1988
Film
Digital Dreams
Party Guest
1983
Film
The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile
Self
2010
Series
My Life as a Rolling Stone
Self
2022
Film
Sympathy for the Devil
Self
1968
Film
Cocksucker Blues
Self
1972
Film
The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones
Self
1993
Film
The Stones and Brian Jones
Self - Rolling Stones Drummer (voice)
2024
Film
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Drums
1996
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
Self
1982
Heads
Self
1969
Film
The T.A.M.I. Show
Self - The Rolling Stones
1964
Film
The Quiet One
Self
2019
Rolling Stones – Hearts for Prague
Self
2018
Film
The Rolling Stones at the BBC
Self
2012
Film
Toronto Rocks
Self
2003
Film
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
1995
Film
The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped
Self (archive footage)
1995
Film
Weird Nightmare
Self
1993
Film
The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires
Self
1998
Film
Let's Spend the Night Together
Self
1982
The Rolling Stones: Urban Jungle Barcelona
Self
1990
Film
Every Night's a Saturday Night
Self
2018
Film
The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon
Self - Drums
2016
Film
The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971
Self
1971
Film
The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern
Self
2002
Film
Crossfire Hurricane
Self
2012
Film
The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995
Self - Drums
1995
Film
Ladies & Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones
Self - Drums
1973
Film
The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995
Self - Drums
1995
Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones
Self
2002
Film
The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue
Self
2003
No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones
Self
2019
Film
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
Self
1997
Film
Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones
Self
2008
Film
The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones
Self
2011
Film
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Self
2020
Film
The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live
Self
1989
Film
The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC
Self - Drums
2003
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo in Rio
Self
1995
Film
The Rolling Stones: One More Shot
Self
2012
Film
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang
Self - Drummer
2009
Film
Beware of Mr. Baker
Self
2012
Film
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Nippon
Self
1995
Film
The A.R.M.S. Benefit Concert from London
Self
1983
Film
The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record
Self (archive footage)
2002
Film
The Rolling Stones: Stripped
Self
1995
Film
The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!
Self
2012
Film
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
1995
Film
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen
Self
1998
Film
The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London
self
2010
Film
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Self
2006
Film
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
Self
2017
Film
The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995
Self - Drums
1995
Film
The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)
Self
1981
Film
The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live
Self
2013
Film
The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews
Self
2007
Film
The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max
Self - Drums
1991
Film
The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 1989
Self
1989
Film
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show
Self
2003
Film
The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City
Self
2005
Film
Superstars in Concert
Self
1984
The Rolling Stones: Hoodoo U Voodoo
Self
1994
Film
Rolling Stones: Four Flicks
Self
2003
Film
The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome
Self
2015
Film
Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits
Self
2011
Film
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show
Self
2003
Film
The Rolling Stones: Welcome to Shepherd's Bush
Self
1999
Film
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
Self
2017
Film
Rolling Stones Super 8 Footage
Self
1972
Film
5 + 1
Self
1970
Film
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
Self
1973
Film
The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live in Leeds 1982
Self
1982
Film
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum
Self
1981
Film
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach
Self
2021
Film
Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden
Self - Drums
2003
Film
The Beatles Explosion
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’99
Self
1999
Film
The Rolling Stones: Some Girls - Live in Texas '78
Self
1978
Film
The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)
Self
1975
Film
Charlie Is My Darling
Self
1966
Film
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert
Self
1970
Film
The Rolling Stones: Grrr!
Self
2012
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth
Self
2006
Film
The Stones in the Park
Self
1969
Film
From London to Shanghai
Self
2024
Film
The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang
Self
2007
Film
The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America
Self
2016
Film
Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition
Self
2013
Film
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina
Self
2006
Film
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 1971
Self
2015
Film
Voices
Self
1969
The Rolling Stones: Live At The Louisiana Superdome
Self
1978
Film
The Rolling Stones From The Vault: L.A. Forum Live In 1975
Self
1975
Film
The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert
Self
2007
Film
Willie and The Poor Boys - The Movie
Self - Willie and the Poor Boys
1985
Film
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
Self
2008
What's on the Flipside
Self
1967
Film
The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs
1976
Film
Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits
Self
1984
Film
Alexis Korner and Friends: In Concert
Self - Drums
1983
Film
The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue
2025
Film
Charlie Watts at the BBC
Self
2021