Paul McCartney
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: June 18, 1942 (83 years old)
Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, UK
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles (1960–1970) and Wings (1971–1981), McCartney is the most commercially successful songwriter in the history of popular music, according to Guinness World Records. McCartney gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles, alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. McCartney and Lennon formed one of the most influential and successful songwriting partnerships and wrote some of the most popular songs in the history of rock music. After leaving The Beatles, McCartney launched a successful solo career and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda Eastman, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100 million singles in the UK. BBC News Online readers named McCartney the "greatest composer of the millennium", and BBC News cites his Beatles song "Yesterday" as the most covered song in the history of recorded music—by over 2,200 artists—and since its 1965 release, has been played more than 7,000,000 times on American television and radio according to the BBC. Wings' 1977 single "Mull of Kintyre" became the first single to sell more than two million copies in the UK, and remains the UK's top selling non-charity single. Based on the 93 weeks his compositions have spent at the top spot of the UK chart, and 24 number one singles to his credit, McCartney is the most successful songwriter in UK singles chart history. As a performer or songwriter, McCartney was responsible for 32 number one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and has sold 15.5 million RIAA certified albums in the US alone. McCartney has composed film scores, classical and electronic music, released a large catalogue of songs as a solo artist, and has taken part in projects to help international charities. He is an advocate for animal rights, for vegetarianism, and for music education; he is active in campaigns against landmines, seal hunting, and Third World debt. He is a keen football fan, supporting both Everton and Liverpool football clubs. His company MPL Communications owns the copyrights to more than 3,000 songs, including all of the songs written by Buddy Holly, along with the publishing rights to such musicals as Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, and Grease. McCartney is one of the UK's wealthiest people, with an estimated fortune of £475 million in 2010.
2025
2024
Actor Self (voice) (archive material)
The Stones and Brian Jones
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beach Boys
Actor Self
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Bannfoot Ferry
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One Hand Clapping
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The Backyard
Actor
Paul McCartney: Got Back
Actor Himself
Livin’ Thing
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Paul McCartney: Got Back - Live at River Plate Stadium
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Beatles '64
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Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
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I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
Music
The Beatles LOVE
Producer
The Beatles LOVE
Producer
Beatles '64
2023
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Little Richard: I Am Everything
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The Lost Weekend: A Love Story
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The Trials of Heather Mills
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Louder Than Rock
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Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)
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Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
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Paul Newman: The Restless
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Elton John: Glastonbury 2023
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WHAM!
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Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
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Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
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The Beatles and the BBC
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Paul McCartney: Got Back
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Thriller 40
Thanks
Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
2022
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The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
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The Queen: 70 Glorious Years
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George Michael: Freedom Uncut
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Paul McCartney - Eine Beatles-Legende
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Paul McCartney at Glastonbury 2022
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Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
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The Sound of 007
Actor
The Beatles: 1964 US Tour Reconstruction
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If These Walls Could Sing
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Producer
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
Songs
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
2021
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Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
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Under the Volcano
Actor
Paul McCartney At The BBC
Actor
The Beatles: Let It Be
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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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The Beatles and India
Actor Self (archive footage)
Parkinson at 50
Actor Self
The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Sparks Brothers
Songs
The Beatles: Let It Be
2020
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Jealous Guy: The Assassination of John Lennon
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One World: Together at Home
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Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
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Meeting the Beatles in India
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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Actor
Paul McCartney at the Cavern Club
Actor
Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney
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Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
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Understanding McCartney
Executive Producer
Paul McCartney at the Cavern Club
2019
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Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle
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Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Actor Self (archive footage)
Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind
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Killing John Lennon
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Deconstructing the Beatles' Abbey Road: Side 2
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Deconstructing the Beatles' Abbey Road: Side 1
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The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On
Songs
Yesterday
2018
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Take Your Pills
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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
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The Beatles – Ready Steady Go!
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Understanding Lennon/McCartney
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Paul McCartney: Live at Austin City Limits Music Festival, 2018
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Quincy
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Paul McCartney: Under the Staircase
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Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool
Actor
Paul McCartney & Wings: Wild Life
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George Harrison - All Things Pass
Producer
Paul McCartney & Wings: Wild Life
2017
Actor Uncle Jack
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Actor Self
GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special
Actor Self
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond
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How the Beatles Changed the World
Actor Self - The Beatles (archive footage)
Free to Rock
Actor Self (archive footage)
Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution
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My Generation
Actor Self - Musician (archive footage)
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
Actor Self (archive footage)
Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
2016
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Beatles chronology (1962-1970)
Actor Self (archive footage)
Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape
Actor Self
Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me
Actor Self
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Actor
Paul Mccartney live at desert trip
Actor Self
Bang! The Bert Berns Story
Actor Self (archive footage)
Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album
Actor Self
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Sport Relief Special
Actor Self (archive footage)
Harry Benson: Shoot First
Songs
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
2015
Actor Self
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Actor Self (archive footage)
Unity
Actor Self
A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney
Actor Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Paul McCartney - Out There at Budokan
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The Beatles 1
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The Beatles 1+
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The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One
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Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
2014
2013
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Sound City
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Good Ol' Freda
Actor Self - Musician
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Actor Self
Paul McCartney - BBC Radio 2 in Concert
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P!NK: Staying True
Actor Self
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
Actor Self
Paul McCartney - Live on Hollywood Boulevard
Thanks
Mood Indigo
2012
Actor Self
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Actor Self
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder
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The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
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Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
Actor Self
Paul McCartney: Live Kisses
Actor Self
Produced By George Martin
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12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
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The Beatles: In Chicago 1964-1966
Actor
Wings - First Flight 1969-1974
Actor Self
Paul McCartney On the Run Tour - Estadio Azteca
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Genius
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Paul McCartney Live at Zócalo
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Becoming the Beatles
Actor Self
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
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The Winged Beetle
Original Music Composer
To the Arctic 3D
Musical
Paul McCartney: Live Kisses
2011
Actor Self (archive footage)
Beatles Stories
Actor Self - Musical Guest
Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium
Actor Self
The Love We Make
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles - Unsurpassed Promos
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God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
Actor Self (uncredited)
Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden
Actor Self (archive footage)
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Actor Self
Annie Nightingale: Bird on the Wireless
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Recovered Archives Vol. 2
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Recovered Archives Vol. 4
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Recovered Archives Vol. 1
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The Beatles: Recovered Archives Vol. 3
2010
Actor Self (archive footage)
John Lennon: Love Is All You Need
Actor Self
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth
Actor Self (archive footage)
The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles
Actor Self
All You Need Is Klaus
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: A Magical History Tour
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Paul McCartney Really Is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison
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Paul McCartney: In Performance at the White House
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Hard Rock Calling 2010
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The Beatles: Fifty Fabulous Years
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Paul McCartney: Up and Coming Brasil
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Band On The Run - 25th Anniversary
Actor
David Wants to Fly
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The Beatles: The Complete Story
2009
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Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City
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The Beatles: The Mini Documentaries
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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The Beatles on Record
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Paul McCartney - Live in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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...Sings the Beatles
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The Beatles: Parting Ways
Actor
The Motown Invasion
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Actor Self
How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin
Actor Self
Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
Actor Self (uncredited)
Brüno
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Here There and Everywhere
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
Actor Man on the Street
Al's Brain
Actor Self - Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar
The Beatles: Budokan Tokyo 1966
Director
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City
2008
Actor Self (archive footage)
Rare and Unseen: The Beatles
Actor Self
Paul McCartney: The Liverpool Sound
Actor Self
All Together Now
Actor Self - Musician
Paul McCartney: Independence Concert - Live in Kiev
Actor Self - Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitars, Ukelele, Grand Piano
Paul McCartney: Live in Canada
Actor Self (archive footage)
Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon & McCartney 1966-1970
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour Memories
Actor Self
Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum
Actor Self
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Actor
Paul McCartney - Live in Quebec
Actor Self
Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon and McCartney 1957 - 1965
Writer
Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum
2007
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Help!
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles Explosion
Actor
Paul McCartney: The McCartney Years
Actor Self
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Actor
Paul McCartney: Live at the Olympia Paris 2007
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Destination Hamburg
Actor Self
Paul McCartney: Live at BBC Electric Proms
Songs
Across the Universe
2006
2005
Actor Self
Live 8
Actor Self
Live Aid Against All Odds
Actor Self
Ivor Cutler: Looking For Truth With a Pin
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Love Me Do - A Documentary
Actor Self
Paul McCartney: Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road
Actor Self - Vocals, Bass
The Beatles: Chronology Vol. 1 y 2
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
Actor Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2004
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Watching Rainbows
Actor Self (archive footage)
Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle
Actor Self
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Actor Self
Paul McCartney - Live at Glastonbury
Actor Self
Paul McCartney - The Music and Animation Collection
Actor Self (archive footage)
Beatles Biggest Secrets
Actor Self
Live Aid
Writer
Paul McCartney - The Music and Animation Collection
Music
Paul McCartney - The Music and Animation Collection
2003
Actor Self
Paul McCartney: In Red Square
Actor Self
Concert for George
Actor Self (archive footage)
Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized
Actor Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Actor Self
Brian Wilson: On Tour
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: Around the World
Actor Self (archive footage)
Beatles: The Journey
Executive Producer
Paul McCartney: In Red Square
2002
Actor Self (archive footage)
There's Only One Paul McCartney
Actor Self
Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
Actor Self - Performer
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Actor Self (archive footage)
Things They Said Today
Actor Self
Paul McCartney & Friends: The PeTA Concert for Party Animals
Actor Self (archive footage)
Naqoyqatsi
Executive Producer
Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
2001
2000
1999
Actor Self - Vocals, Bass Guitar
Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles: A Celebration
Actor Self - The Beatles (archive footage) (uncredited)
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Actor Self
Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda
Actor Self
Tina Turner : Celebrate!
Actor Self – The Beatles (archive footage)
Television: The First Fifty Years
1998
1997
Actor Self
Go Cat Go!
Actor Self
Music for Montserrat
Actor Wirral / Froggo / Bison / Various
Tropic Island Hum
Actor Self
Paul McCartney: In the World Tonight
Actor
Ballad of the Skeletons
Writer
Tropic Island Hum
Executive Producer
Tropic Island Hum
Songs
Tropic Island Hum
Vocals
Tropic Island Hum
Music
Ballad of the Skeletons
Music
US Rushes
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1982
Actor Self
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
Actor Self (archive footage)
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Actor Self
Desert Island Discs
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Compleat Beatles
Actor Prisoner / Country Musician / Cowboy On Horseback (uncredited)
The Cooler
Actor
Paul McCartney - Take It Away
Executive Producer
The Cooler
Music
The Cooler
1981
1980
1979
1978
1977
1976
1975
1974
1973
1972
1970
1969
Actor Self
The Beatles: Something
Actor Self - Vocals, Bass
The Beatles - Abbey Road
Actor Self (archive footage)
24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles - The Get Back Chronicles 1969 Volume Three
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles - The Get Back Chronicles 1969 Volume One
Actor Self (archive footage)
The Beatles - The Get Back Chronicles 1969 Volume Two
Actor Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Beatles Electroniques
1968
1967
Actor Self / Major McCartney / Brown Nosed Magician
Magical Mystery Tour
Actor Self
Our World
Actor
It's So Far Out, It's Straight Down!
Actor Self
All You Need Is Love
Actor Self (archive footage)
Monument
Actor
The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Producer
Magical Mystery Tour
Songs
Magical Mystery Tour
Writer
Magical Mystery Tour
Idea
Magical Mystery Tour
Director
Magical Mystery Tour
1966
1965
1964
Actor Paul
A Hard Day's Night
Actor Self (archive footage)
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! The Beatles in New York
Actor Self
The Beatles - Live at the Washington Coliseum
Actor Self
The Beatles Sing for Shell
Actor Self
The Beatles in Australia
Actor Self
The Beatles: Live in Washington DC
Actor Self
The Beatles: Live in The Netherlands
Actor Self
Around the Beatles
Actor Self - The Beatles Member
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
Music
The Beatles: Live in Washington DC
Songs
A Hard Day's Night
