Billy Joel

Biography

William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his first major hit and signature song of the same name as well as the similarly named 1973 album, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Saturday Night Live

Late Show with David Letterman

Dancing with the Stars

Top of the Pops

Tony Awards

Mad About You

All Movies (63)

• Harry Chapin - Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives2025 · as Self
• Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden2024 · as Self
• The Greatest Night in Pop2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Once Upon a Studio2023 · as Dodger (voice) (archive sound)
• Ron Delsener Presents2023 · as Self
• Breaking Rachmaninoff2023
• Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two2023 · as Self
• Finding Sandler2022 · as Self
• Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium2022 · as Self
• Billy Joel: In Black & White2022 · as Self
• Cola Wars2019 · as Self (archive footage)
• Itzhak2017 · as Self
• Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen2017 · as Self
• Free to Rock2017 · as Self
• Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul2017 · as Self
• Tony Bennett Celebrates 902016 · as Self
• Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 20152015 · as Self
• The Art of McCartney2014 · as Self
• Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia2014 · as Self
• 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief2012 · as Self
• Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston2011 · as Self
• The Love We Make2011 · as Self
• Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium2011 · as Self
• Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea2010 · as Self
• The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts2009 · as Self
• Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City2009 · as Self
• Havana Jam '792009 · as Self
• O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar2009 · as Self (archive footage)
• Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition2008 · as Self
• Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic2007 · as Self
• Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven2007 · as Self
• Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome2006 · as himself
• The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers2006 · as Self
• The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 19752006 · as Self
• Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams2005 · as Self
• Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection2001 · as Self
• Billy Joel: In His Own Words2001 · as Self
• The Concert for New York City2001 · as Self
• America | A Tribute to Heroes2001 · as Self - Performer
• Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection2001 · as Self
• Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits2000 · as Self - Guest Appearance
• Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration2000 · as Self - Host
• Behind the Life of Chris Gaines1999 · as Self
• Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face1998 · as Self
• Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III1997 · as Self
• Garth Live from Central Park1997 · as Self
• Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers1997
• Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet1996 · as Self (archive footage)
• Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind1995 · as (voice) (archive footage)
• Billy Joel: Shades of Grey1993 · as Self
• Tribute to Harry Chapin1991
• Simply Mad About the Mouse1991 · as Self
• The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time1991 · as Self
• Bon Jovi: Final Countdown1990 · as Vocals
• Oliver & Company1988 · as Dodger (voice)
• A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR1988 · as Self - Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar
• Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad1987 · as Self - Performer
• Billy Joel: Building the Bridge1986 · as Self
• We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song1985 · as Self
• Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena1984 · as vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica
• Billy Joel: Live From Long Island1983 · as Self
• The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's1980 · as Self
• Billy Joel - Bremen 19781978

All TV Shows (28)

• Billy Joel: And So It Goes2025 · as Self
• Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On2019 · as Self
• Kevin Can Wait2016 · as Billy Joel
• Jay Leno's Garage2015 · as Self
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self
• The Greatest Event in Television History2012 · as Self
• America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions2006 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Reichen Show2005 · as Self - Guest
• Dancing with the Stars2005 · as Self - Musical Guest
• The Celebrity Apprentice2004 · as Self
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• American Idol2002 · as Self
• The Hamptons2002 · as Self
• Behind the Music1997 · as Self
• The Music Biz1995 · as Self
• Inside the Actors Studio1994 · as Self
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
• Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Mad About You1992 · as Billy Joel
• CBS News Sunday Morning1979 · as Self
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Les Rendez-vous du dimanche1975 · as Self
• Rock Concert1973 · as Self
• Top of the Pops1964 · as Self
• The Grammys1959 · as Self
• Tony Awards1956 · as Self - Winner
• Today1952 · as Self