- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 27, 1953
- Place of Birth
- Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
Alex Lifeson
Best known as the broadly-skilled guitarist for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and bassist Geddy Lee. 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. Lifeson's ability to pull double-duty as both a melodic rhythm-guitar player and a searing soloist 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. Alex has a passion for studio production, and is the only member of Rush to compose and produce a television theme (Andromeda (2000)). But his live performances are where his spontaneous side really shows. During live performances, Alex deftly switches from rhythm guitar to soloing, while simu…
Filmography
movieRush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)
2026
movieRush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
2023 · 6 and 12 string guitars, Taurus pedals
movieBehind the Stage Door
2022 · Alex Lifeson
movieTaylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
2022 · Self
movieSouth Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2022 · Self (Rush)
movieThe Breach
2022 · Alex
movieRush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
2022 · 6 and 12 string guitars, Taurus pedals
movieRush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
2021 · Himself
movieRUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
2019 · Himself
movieRush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
2018 · Himself
movieBachman
2018
movieRush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
2017 · Himself
movieRush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
2016 · Himself
movieRush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
2016 · Himself
movieRush: Time Stand Still
2016 · Himself
movieRush: R40 Live
2015 · Himself on Guitars
movieRush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
2014 · Himself
movieRush: R40
2014 · Himself
movieRush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
2014 · Himself
movieRush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
2014 · Himself / Musician
movieRush - Clockwork Angels Tour
2013 · Himself
movieRush: 2112
2012 · Himself
tvChicago Fire
2012 · Alex Lifeson
movieInner Rush
2012 · Self
movieRUSH: Time Machine
2011 · Self
movieEcstasy
2011 · Dr. Figg
The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour
tvThe Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour
2011
movieJason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
2011 · Himself
movieClassic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
2010 · Himself
movieRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010 · Self
movieRush : Working Men
2009 · Himself
movieSuck
2009 · Border Guard
movieI Love You, Man
2009 · Alex Lifeson - Rush
movieRush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
2009 · Self
movieRush - Snakes & Arrows Live
2008 · Himself - Guitars
tvThat Metal Show
2008
movieRush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
2007 · Himself
movieTrailer Park Boys: The Movie
2006 · Cop 2
movieRush: R30
2005 · Himself - Guitars
movieThe Boys in Brazil
2003
movieRush in Rio
2003 · Self - Electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
movieToronto Rocks
2003 · Self
tvTrailer Park Boys
2001 · Alex Lifeson
movieSouth Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999 · Musician
movieRush: Different Stages - Live
1998 · 6 and 12 string guitars, Taurus pedals
moviePrimus - Horrible Swill
1998
tvClassic Albums
1997 · Self
movieRush: A View From The Palace
1994 · Himself
movieRush: Chronicles
1990 · Himself - Guitars
movieRush: A Show of Hands
1989 · Himself - Guitars
movieRush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
1986 · Himself - Guitars
movieRush: Through the Camera Eye
1985 · Himself
movieThrough the Camera Eye
1985
movieThe Body Electric
1985 · Music Score Producer
movieRush: Exit... Stage Left
1982 · Himself - Guitars
movieCome On Children
1973 · Himself
movieRush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976
— · Himself