Geddy Lee
Known for: Acting
Best known as the vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records and videos, behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Lee's spectacular bass-playing ability has earned him a reputation similar to that of his bandmates. All three share the distinction of being among the most highly influential virtuosos in their crafts. Geddy Lee is a natural overachiever when it comes to the production and performance of his music. He is equally well known for his wizard-like bass-playing ability as he his for his magical juggling of bass, singing, playing keyboards, and triggering his own pre-recorded accompaniments during live performances, all while maintaining his trademark enthusiasm as Rush's "frontman". Geddy has, in the past carried the dubious distinction of a hard-rocking, if somewhat unnatural, high-pitched singing voice. This has matured over the course of Geddy's career into a voice that is more widely accepted outside of Rush's original core hard-rock following, and shines most especially on recent Rush albums such as 2002's "Vapor Trails", and Geddy's polished 2000 solo album, "My Favorite Headache". After their longest break from recording and touring, A highly successful 2002 tour brought Rush back to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to the great anticipation of fans. Rush ended their 2002 tour with their first-ever shows in Brazil, where they played to 125,000 fans in three nights. The final performance of the 2002 tour was captured on DVD as Rush in Rio (2003), which was certified double-platinum within weeks of its release. Geddy is the son of Polish parents who were survivors of the Nazi concentration camps. In addition to his composing, arranging, and performing duties for Rush, Geddy has produced albums for various other bands, including Rocket Science.
Filmography
Series
Chicago Fire
Geddy Lee
2012
Series
How I Met Your Mother
Geddy Lee
2005
Series
Classic Albums
Self
1997
Film
I Love You, Man
Geddy Lee - Rush
2009
Film
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
Himself
2021
Rick Mercer Report
2004
Series
That Metal Show
2008
Film
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
2020
Film
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Self
2005
Film
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2025
Series
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
2023
Film
Being Canadian
Self
2015
Film
Rush: R30
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
2005
Film
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Self
2022
Film
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self
2023
Film
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
Self
2005
Film
Rush: A Show of Hands
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
1989
Film
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Self
2010
Series
From Cradle to Stage
Self
2021
Series
The Big Interview With Dan Rather
Himself
2013
Film
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
Himself
2011
Film
Rush: R40 Live
Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals
2015
Film
Rush: Time Stand Still
Himself
2016
Film
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
Self
2026
Film
Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)
2026
Film
Rush: Chronicles
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
1990
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Fred
2012
Film
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
Self
2019
Film
Toronto Rocks
Self
2003
Film
Rush: R40
Himself
2014
Film
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
Self
2009
Film
Inner Rush
Self
2012
Film
Rush: 2112
Himself
2012
Film
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
Himself
2010
Film
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
1985
Film
Rush in Rio
Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
2003
Film
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Self (Rush)
2022
Film
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Self
2018
Film
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
Himself
2013
Film
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
Himself
1985
Film
RUSH: Time Machine
Self
2011
Film
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
Himself
2014
Film
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
Himself
2019
Film
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Self
2007
Film
The Boys in Brazil
2003
Film
Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976
Himself
Film
Rush: Different Stages - Live
Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Vocals
1998
Film
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
Himself - Vocals, Bass
2008
Film
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
1986
Film
Through the Camera Eye
1985
Film
Rush: Exit... Stage Left
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
1982
Film
Rush : Working Men
Himself
2009
Film
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
2022
Film
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
2023
Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
2015
Film
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
Himself
2014
Film
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
Himself / Musician
2014
Film
Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
Himself
2016
Film
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
Himself
2018
Film
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Himself
2017
Film
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
Himself
2007
Film
Rush: A View From The Palace
Himself
1994
Film
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
Himself
2016