
Acting
Aug 19, 1949
West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK
Phil Lynott
Acting
Biography
Phillip Parris Lynott was an Irish singer, musician, and songwriter. His most commercially successful group was Thin Lizzy, of which he was a founding member, the principal songwriter, lead vocalist and bassist. He was known for his distinctive plectrum-based style on the bass, and for his imaginative lyrical contributions including working class tales and numerous characters drawn from personal influences and Celtic culture.
Feature Films (26)

A critical review of the Irish rock band, Thin Lizzy, from the band's rough beginnings in Dublin to their heady days of international stardom.
Thin Lizzy: Up Close and Personal

This DVD is a treasure trove for Thin Lizzy fans, compiled from content from broadcaster RTE in the band’s native Ireland which has never before been released on home video. On Stage At The National Stadium Dublin is described as the "Holy Grail" for Thin Lizzy fans, capturing the band at their very best in front of an adoring home crowd in Dublin. After various changes in the preceding years the classic 4-piece line-up was finally in place. This is the only live footage of many of the classics from the Fighting era. The show’s original audio has been newly restored and remastered for 2012, allowing fans to rightly hear the band in their full glory.
Thin Lizzy - Live at the National Stadium Dublin

When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

Inside Thin Lizzy: 1971-1983 movie was released Mar 25, 2008 by the Navarre Corporation studio. This DVD features rare archival footage of the whole Thin Lizzy era, focusing on a definitive critical review of the band. Thin Lizzy - Inside Thin Lizzy: 1971-1983 movie Every album of theirs is examined, reviewed and critically assessed by a team of leading music critics, writers and working musicians. Thin Lizzy - Inside Thin Lizzy: 1971-1983 video Includes performance footage of the band.
Inside Thin Lizzy 1971-1983

Extremely limited eight disc (seven CDs plus NTSC/Region 0 DVD) collection of rare recordings from the Irish rockers. This release is collated from all of the BBC owned Lizzy recordings that still exist in the archive and charts the inexorable rise of the band: from the first steps as a three piece on the Decca label, to the glory days as one of the greatest live acts of all time. This collection brings together a raft of sessions and live recordings form throughout the band's career including the last concert with Phil Lynott from the Reading festival in 1983. Included also is a DVD of the bands sought after appearances on Top of the Pops and the Old Grey Whistle Test a well as concerts from throughout the band's career. This is a first for the band as these recordings have never been available in one place before. With comprehensive notes by Classic Rock's Malcolm Dome who tells the story of the bands history at the BBC. Universal.
Thin Lizzy - Live at the BBC

Experience the power of Thin Lizzy live! In October of 1978, more than 26,000 screaming fans packed the grounds of the Sydney Opera House in Australia for an unforgettable concert by this monster rock 'n roll band. With Guitar Greats, Scotty Gorhan and Gary Moore; front man Phil Lynott blasting the bass line and singing his heart out, it's no wonder there was standing room only. The 70's were a time when four-piece power bands ruled rock music, and Thin Lizzy was one of the best! 2022 re-release features additional footage, remixed audio, cleaned up picture, and truly captures Thin Lizzy at the top of their game.
Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town

Philip Parris Lynott took the world by storm when he dominated the stage with his most notable rock band Thin Lizzy. The Irish frontman battled his way to the top whilst fighting prejudice. He achieved fame and fortune whilst being a member of the band Thin Lizzy. Their hit songs such as Whiskey In The Jar, The Boys are Back and many more solidified their names in musical history. Philip was a consistent member of the renowned band Thin Lizzy and was arguably the driving force for its success. Despite the fame and fortune, Phil found himself heading down a dark path that would ultimately jeopardize his career.
Phil Lynott: The Long Goodbye

This is an excellent video from this legendary band's farewell tour. Tracklist: -Introduction by Pete Drummond- Jailbreak / This Is The One / Cold Sweat / The Sun Goes Down / Holy War / The Boys Are Back In Town / Rosalie / Baby Please Don't Go
Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre

Thin Lizzy rocks Australia outside the famed Sydney Opera House in this October 1978 performance. The lineup, consisting of Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Gary Moore & Mark Nauseef, performs an array of fan favorites including Jailbreak, The Boys Are Back In Town, Bad Reputation & more. Featuring remixed audio and cleaned up picture, this show captures Thin Lizzy at the top of their game.
Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town: Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978

A whistle-stop tour of rock from over the water, taking in some of the finest Irish rock offerings from the early 70s to the present day, as captured on a variety of BBC shows from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops to Later... with Jools Holland.
Irish Rock at the BBC

Compilation of live performances, television appearances and promotional videos from the 1970s rock band, including all their classic tracks such as 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Killer On The Loose' and 'Whiskey In The Jar'.
Thin Lizzy: Greatest Hits
Television & Series (3)

Three of a Kind was a British comedy sketch show starring comedians Tracey Ullman, Lenny Henry and David Copperfield. Three series were made by the BBC between 1981 and 1983. The show bolstered the careers of Ullman and Henry, as well as being an outlet for young writers including Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, Ian Hislop and Nick Revell. Ullman and Henry went on to greater success after the show, with Ullman initially launching a brief but successful pop career in 1983 before starring in the ITV sitcom Girls On Top in 1985 and then going on to a high profile career on American television. Henry was given his own BBC series The Lenny Henry Show in 1984 and he remains a semi-regular fixture on British television to this day. Copperfield, however, garnered less success and has been seen relatively little since the series ended.
Three of a Kind

The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
Legends

Six part series looking back on some entertaining and memorable moments from Gay Byrne's 37 year career at the helm of RTÉ’s flagship chat show.

