- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 25, 1949
- Place of Birth
- Haifa, Israel
Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; August 25, 1949) is an Israeli American rock bassist, singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and businessman. Known as "The Demon," he is the bassist/vocalist of Kiss, a hard rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s. Simmons was ranked number 12 in Roadrunner's list of 50 Best Frontmen in Metal History.
Filmography
movieIron Maiden: Burning Ambition
2026 · Self
movieDeep Water
2026 · Producer
movieÅret var 1976
2025 · Self (archive footage)
movieFrom Tokyo to You
2025 · Self - Archive Footage
movieDi'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer
2025 · Self
movieKISS: End of the Road
2023
movieKISS Rok' N Rosemont!
2023
movieKISS: End of the Road Cincinnati
2023
movieNot On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
2023 · Self
movieKiss - Hellfest 2023
2023 · Bass / Lead Vocals
movieIn Search of Darkness: Part III
2022 · Self
movieKiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition
2022 · Self
movieIn Search of Tomorrow
2022 · Self - Interviewee
movieKISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley
2022 · Self
tvKiss: Through the Years
2022 · Self
movieKiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe
2021
tvBiography: KISStory
2021 · Self
movieRock Camp: The Movie
2021 · Self
movieKISS 2020 Goodbye
2020 · The Demon
movieChris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration
2020 · Self
movieThe Rainbow
2019 · Self
movieThe Ringmaster
2019 · Self
movieFull Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll
2019 · Self
movieCreem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
2019 · Self - KISS
movieKiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019
2019
movieChuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll
2018 · Self
movieLarger Than Life II
2018 · Bass, Vocals
tvKeith Lemon: Coming in America
2018 · Self
movieLarger Than Life
2018 · Bass, Vocals
movieThe Great Satan
2018 · Self (archive footage)
tvSteve
2017 · Self
movieArmed Response
2017 · Male Suspect, Producer
movieThe Vinnie Vincent Collection
2017
movieCum On Feel The Noize
2017 · Self
movieWhy Him?
2016 · Gene Simmons
movieThe Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
2016 · Self
movieKiss Rocks Vegas
2016 · Bass / Lead Vocals
movieWe Are X
2016 · Self
movieMolly: The Real Thing
2016 · Self
tvAngie Tribeca
2016 · Self
movieThe Ritchie Blackmore Story
2015 · Self
movieRammstein in Amerika
2015 · Self
movieScooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery
2015 · Demon (voice)
tvScorpion
2014 · Gene Simmons
tv4th and Loud
2014 · Self - Los Angeles Kiss Co-Owner • Self - Los Angeles Kiss Team Owner
Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary
2014
movieRock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2014 · Self
movieKISS Kruise IV
2014 · Self
tvWelcome to Sweden
2014 · Gene Simmons
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self
movieKiss: Japan Monster
2013 · Self
movieSample This
2013 · Self - Narrator (voice)
tvThrough the Keyhole
2013 · Self
movieThe Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe
2013 · Bass, Vocals
Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague
2013
Kiss [2013] Private Acustic
2013
movieKiss (2013) Stockholm
2013
Kiss [2013] Sydney
2013
KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo
2012 · Himself - Vocals, Bass
Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City
2012
movieKiss - Live in Nurburgring
2012 · Vocals/Bass
Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast
2012
tvComic Book Men
2012 · Self
movieExpecting Mary
2010 · Taylor
movieRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010 · Self
movieKiss: Live at Rock Am Ring
2010 · Vocals, Bass
100 Most Shocking Music Moments
2009 · Self
movieExtract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe
2009 · Self
movieKISS: Live in Buenos Aires
2009
movieExtract
2009 · Joe Adler
tvGlenn Martin, DDS
2009
movieThe Fairly OddParents: Wishology!
2009 · Himself (voice)
tvMTV World Stage
2009 · Self
I Get That a Lot
2009
tvCastle
2009 · Self
movieKISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE
2009
movieKiss Live at Budokan 1988
2008 · Bass, Vocals
tvShatner's Raw Nerve
2008 · Self
movieDetroit Metal City
2008 · Jack Il Dark
movieKissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)
2007 · Self
movieKissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)
2007 · Self
tvSeven Ages of Rock
2007 · Self
Dave Navarro's Spread
2007
tvDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives
2007 · Self
tvShrink Rap
2007 · Self
movieKissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977)
2006 · Self
tvUgly Betty
2006 · Gene Simmons
The Greg Behrendt Show
2006 · Self
Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - Interviews
2006
tvGene Simmons: Family Jewels
2006 · Himself, Creator
Kiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music Festival
2006
![Kiss [2006] Rising Sun](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/fddkIlvpBHXx7pyY6Zr1QkVOKl5.jpg)
movieKiss [2006] Rising Sun
2006
movieLook, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
2006 · Self
VH1 Rock Honors
2006 · Self
Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006
2006 · Vocals, Bass
tvHeavy: The Story of Metal
2006 · Self
Kiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & Paul
2006
tvThe Henry Rollins Show
2006
movieKiss - Rock And Roll All Night
2006
movieKiss: Rock the Nation Live
2005 · Self
tvThe Tyra Banks Show
2005
tvRock School
2005
tvMind of Mencia
2005
tvDancing with the Stars
2005 · Self - Guest Judge
tvHell's Kitchen
2005 · Self - Restaurant Patron
movieKISS: Unauthorized
2005 · Bass, Vocal
movieBe Cool
2005 · Gene Simmons
Ed's Nite In
2005
movieKISS Loves You
2004 · Himself
movieThe Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters
2004 · Bass, Vocals
tvThe Celebrity Apprentice
2004 · , Self - Contestant
movieKISS - Love Gun
2004 · Bass Guitar,Singing
movieWhen KISS Ruled the World
2004 · Himself
movieKISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive!
2003
tvAction League Now!
2003 · Writer
tvAnderson Cooper 360°
2003
tvMy Dad the Rock Star
2003 · Producer, Creator
The New Tom Green Show
2003 · Self
movieKiss: Symphony
2003 · vocals, bass
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest, Self (archive footage)
movieKiss: The Lost Concert
2003
movieKISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002
2002 · Bass, Vocals
movieThat '70s KISS Show
2002 · Himself
tvAmerican Idol
2002 · Self - Guest Judge
movieWish You Were Dead
2002 · Vinny
movieThe New Guy
2002 · Reverend
movieKISS: Live in Las Vegas
2002
movieKISS : The Videos 1975-1998
2002
movieA Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
2001 · Himself (voice)
movieKISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up
2001 · Himself
movieKiss: Beyond the Makeup
2001
movieSatan’s Top Forty
2001 · Self
moviePorn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
2001 · Self (uncredited)
Satan’s Top 40
2001 · Self
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · Gene Simmons
movieAt Any Cost
2000 · Dennis Berg
![Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/zUG2JzT1YZ6g94ZRzJdTwV40tU4.jpg)
movieKiss [2000] The Last Kiss
2000 · Himself
Kiss [2000] Arte TV Special
2000
tvJackass
2000 · Self
tvThird Watch
1999 · Donald Mann
movieDetroit Rock City
1999 · Kiss, Producer
Where Are They Now?
1999 · Self
tvFamily Guy
1999 · Gene Simmons / Prisoner #3 (voice), Gene Simmons (voice)
movieKiss: The Second Coming
1998 · Self
tvThe View
1997 · Self
movieRock-A-Big Baby
1997 · Gene Simmons
![Kiss [1997] Toledo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/a5iBBNTN2NW0erpkOOHz0rou7OE.jpg)
movieKiss [1997] Toledo
1997
tvKing of the Hill
1997 · Jessie (voice)
tvMillennium
1996 · Hector Leachman
movieKiss: Unplugged
1996
tvE! True Hollywood Story
1996
movieKISS: Reun1ting In Louisville
1996
Kiss [1996] Irvine
1996
![Kiss [1995] Alive 1995](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/pJYlUaZaMKRTw4w8S1O5UPSwLGg.jpg)
movieKiss [1995] Alive 1995
1995
movieKiss My Ass: The Video
1994 · Self
![Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/lf6oSWerE7KaQEbsxefHEQPZ2Lt.jpg)
movieKiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile
1994
movieKiss: São Paulo, 1994
1994
movieKiss: Konfidential
1993 · Self
![Kiss [1992] The Palace '92](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/cuSq9bI7TFtlu4jJlPdtN8vhvgz.jpg)
movieKiss [1992] The Palace '92
1992
movieKiss: X-Treme Close Up
1992 · Self
![Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/wsvaayzXVlQKX55TZHOOiuunBQx.jpg)
movieKiss [1990] Detroit 1990
1990 · Bass
movieRed Surf
1989 · Doc
tvMTV Unplugged
1989 · Self
movieTruth About Rock
1989
movieHard 'N Heavy Volume 4
1989 · Self
movieThe Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988 · Self
movieKISS: Crazy Nights
1988 · Bass, Vocals
Kiss [1988] A Crazy Night With Kiss
1988
movieKiss: Live in Tokyo 1988
1988
movieRock n Roll Meltdown
1988 · Himself
![Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/6mVe12BLdLWZaM8YYLQhLtf5Dl9.jpg)
movieKiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum
1987 · Self
movieKiss Exposed
1987 · Self, Writer
movieWanted: Dead or Alive
1987 · Malak Al Rahim
movieTrick or Treat
1986 · Nuke
movieNever Too Young to Die
1986 · Velvet Von Ragnar
movieKISS: Asylum Tour New York
1985 · Self
movieRunaway
1984 · Dr. Charles Luther
movieKiss: Animalize Live Uncensored
1984 · Bass
tvMiami Vice
1984 · Newton Windsor Blade
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self
![Kiss [1984] Quebec '84](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/fChx3iVKJFBtRJ34fwOgM5FtrlD.jpg)
movieKiss [1984] Quebec '84
1984
Kiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media Collection
1983 · Self
tvThe Hitchhiker
1983 · Mr. Big
![Kiss [1983] Essen 1983](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/7zFrRbYIBTBgQPQojnwCgi2Jqyy.jpg)
movieKiss [1983] Essen 1983
1983
![Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/nXu1KEHHPbDUJqvIS5lGfdp4saz.jpg)
movieKiss [1983] Madrid 1983
1983 · Self
movieQuem KISS Teve
1983 · Self
movieKiss [1983] Ao Vivo
1983
![Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/6OqV8LApSokCYLk4kF1Yur6kqem.jpg)
movieKiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old
1983
Kiss [1982] Videos From The Elder
1982
movieKiss: The Elder Media Collection
1981
![Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/w7mCfbmlEULSKF07QQOPH6Of5g2.jpg)
movieKiss [1980] Sydney Australia
1980
Kiss [1980] 1980 TV Compilation
1980 · Self
tvFridays
1980 · Self - Musical Guest
Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV Collection
1979
![Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/93GWICf7U9jVxbKSDnkZaYnF1Of.jpg)
movieKiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss
1979
![Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/qzRe0dKqzEO8P12d5PmwsuzOSyG.jpg)
movieKiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979
1979
Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978
1978
tvYoung Music Show
1978
movieKISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
1978 · The Demon, Songs
Kiss [1977] The 2nd Summit
1977
movieKiss: Live at The Summit
1977
movieKiss: Live in Tokyo
1977
movieKiss: Young Music Show
1977
![Kiss [1977] New York](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/xF0HHxAuMUa6rcw9UvtRXA5ipmM.jpg)
movieKiss [1977] New York
1977
![Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/iSIvqdyUXERjsZ76B9BIi4qoADg.jpg)
movieKiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit
1977
KIiss [1976] TV Collection 1974-1976
1976
Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976
1976
movieThe Paul Lynde Halloween Special
1976
movieKISS: Destroys Anaheim
1976 · Self
movieKiss: Live at the Houston Summit
1976 · Self
![Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/kPewRoRDAllMnoicqg5eZZdLfX.jpg)
movieKiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo
1976
movieKiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25,
1976 · Bass
![Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/kU6sarFHXojXsmLYUiHdqlN6Csc.jpg)
movieKiss [1976] Detroit 1976
1976
![Kiss [1975] Midnight Special](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/9K8fmttgwRbRsHbp4bryvq1rONH.jpg)
movieKiss [1975] Midnight Special
1975
movieKiss - Winterland Or Hell
1975
KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975
1975 · Self
![Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/bqerjTkvWSyjdEBFD87JE5hBXsH.jpg)
movieKiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose
1974
![Kiss [1974] Long Beach](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/5YdfQDFi6qBo7Jl3rYIptFJB8mr.jpg)
movieKiss [1974] Long Beach
1974
movieKiss: Live At Coventry
1973
movieKISS Live in Largo 20/12/77
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movieKISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP
— · Self
Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume I
— · Self
Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume II
— · Self
movieKISS: Happy Halloween 1998
—
Love Meets in the Sunshine
—
Jingles
—
Mr. Romance
— · Creator
Simmons Family
— · Creator