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Les Claypool
Acting

Les Claypool

Born 1963-09-29
Richmond, California, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming,whammy bar bends (unusual on a bass guitar) and slapping.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Les Claypool

South Park
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South Park

1997
TMDB4.2
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
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Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

1991
TMDB3.1
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003
TMDB2.6
Robot Chicken
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Robot Chicken

2005
TMDB3.8
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
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Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994
TMDB3.9
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
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Robot Chicken: Star Wars

2007
TMDB3.6
Drive
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Drive

1997
TMDB3.0
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
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Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

2010
TMDB3.8
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
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South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

2022
TMDB4.1
Pig Hunt
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Pig Hunt

2008
TMDB2.4

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (55 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Primus Interstellar Drum DerbyPrimus Interstellar Drum DerbySelf / AppearanceMovie2025
The Residents - A DocumentaryThe Residents - A DocumentaryLeslie ClaypoolMovie2024
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?Self / AppearanceTV Series2023
South Park: The 25th Anniversary ConcertSouth Park: The 25th Anniversary ConcertSelf (Primus)Movie2022
Primus Alive From Pachyderm StationPrimus Alive From Pachyderm StationSelf / AppearanceMovie2020
Primus Alive From Pachyderm StationPrimus Alive From Pachyderm StationMixing EngineerMovie2020
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of BluesThe Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of BluesSelfMovie2016
Primus - Primus & The Chocolate Factory With The Fungi EnsemblePrimus - Primus & The Chocolate Factory With The Fungi EnsembleMusicianMovie2015
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the ResidentsTheory of Obscurity: A Film About the ResidentsHimselfMovie2015
The Murders of Brandywine TheaterThe Murders of Brandywine TheaterMoxxy (voice)Movie2014
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les ClaypoolBeats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les ClaypoolselfMovie2013
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les ClaypoolBeats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les ClaypoolWriterMovie2013
Primus: Sailing The Seas Of CheesePrimus: Sailing The Seas Of CheeseBass, VocalsMovie2013
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of FishboneEveryday Sunshine: The Story of FishboneSelfMovie2011
Primus - BonnarooPrimus - BonnarooSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
Primus - BonnarooPrimus - BonnarooWriterMovie2011
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman StoryCure for Pain: The Mark Sandman StorySelfMovie2011
Rush: Beyond the Lighted StageRush: Beyond the Lighted StageSelfMovie2010
Pig HuntPig HuntPreacherMovie2008
Pig HuntPig HuntMusic DirectorMovie2008
Electric ApricotElectric ApricotLapland 'Lapdog' MiclovichMovie2007
Electric ApricotElectric ApricotDirectorMovie2007
Electric ApricotElectric ApricotWriterMovie2007
Electric ApricotElectric ApricotOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
Robot Chicken: Star WarsRobot Chicken: Star WarsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
Robot Chicken: Star WarsRobot Chicken: Star WarsMusicMovie2007
Les Claypool: FancyLes Claypool: FancyhimselfMovie2007
Primus - Blame It On The FishPrimus - Blame It On The FishSelfMovie2006
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of DieselLes Claypool: 5 Gallons Of DieselhimselfMovie2005
Robot ChickenRobot ChickenMain Title Theme ComposerTV Series2005
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on EarthStranger: Bernie Worrell on EarthSelf (Archival Footage)Movie2005
Primus: Hallucino-GeneticsPrimus: Hallucino-GeneticsBassMovie2004
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like PeopleHimselfMovie2003
Gov't Mule: The Deepest EndGov't Mule: The Deepest EndSelf - BassMovie2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical GuestTV Series2003
Rising LowRising LowSelfMovie2002
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n RollWe Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n RollSelf (Primus)Movie2001
Where Are They Now?SelfTV Series1999
Primus - VideoplastyPrimus - VideoplastySelf / AppearanceMovie1998
Primus - VideoplastyPrimus - VideoplastyDirectorMovie1998
Chef Aid: Behind The MenuChef Aid: Behind The MenuSelfMovie1998
Primus: Live at Irving PlazaPrimus: Live at Irving PlazaSelf / AppearanceMovie1998
Primus - Horrible SwillPrimus - Horrible SwillSelf / AppearanceMovie1998
South ParkSouth ParkLes Claypool (voice)TV Series1997
DriveDriveSupervising Music EditorMovie1997
Pink as the Day She Was BornSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der LoreleyPrimus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der LoreleySelf / AppearanceMovie1997
South Park: The Unaired PilotSouth Park: The Unaired PilotTheme Song PerformanceMovie1996
Primus: The Devil Went Down to GeorgiaPrimus: The Devil Went Down to GeorgiaNarratorMovie1996
Primus: Woodstock 94Primus: Woodstock 94bass, vocalsMovie1994
Space Ghost Coast to CoastSpace Ghost Coast to CoastSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
Squirt TVSquirt TVselfTV Series1994
Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyBill & Ted's Bogus JourneyPrimusMovie1991
Primus - Cheesy Home VideoSelf / AppearanceMovie—
Cheesy Home VideoCheesy Home VideoSelf / AppearanceMovie—