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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles (1960–1970) and Wings (1971–1981), McCartney is the most commercially successful songwriter in the history of popular music, according to Guinness World Records. McCartney gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles, alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. McCartney and Lennon formed one of the most influential and successful songwriting partnerships and wrote some of the most popular songs in the history of rock music. After leaving The Beatles, McCartney launched a successful solo career and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda Eastman, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100 million singles in the UK. BBC News Online readers named McCartney the "greatest composer of the millennium", and BBC News cites his Beatles song "Yesterday" as the most covered song in the history of recorded music—by over 2,200 artists—and since its 1965 release, has been played more than 7,000,000 times on American television and radio according to the BBC. Wings' 1977 single "Mull of Kintyre" became the first single to sell more than two million copies in the UK, and remains the UK's top selling non-charity single. Based on the 93 weeks his compositions have spent at the top spot of the UK chart, and 24 number one singles to his credit, McCartney is the most successful songwriter in UK singles chart history. As a performer or songwriter, McCartney was responsible for 32 number one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and has sold 15.5 million RIAA certified albums in the US alone. McCartney has composed film scores, classical and electronic music, released a large catalogue of songs as a solo artist, and has taken part in projects to help international charities. He is an advocate for animal rights, for vegetarianism, and for music education; he is active in campaigns against landmines, seal hunting, and Third World debt. He is a keen football fan, supporting both Everton and Liverpool football clubs. His company MPL Communications owns the copyrights to more than 3,000 songs, including all of the songs written by Buddy Holly, along with the publishing rights to such musicals as Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, and Grease. McCartney is one of the UK's wealthiest people, with an estimated fortune of £475 million in 2010.


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Born:
Jun 18, 1942 In Liverpool, England, UK
Movie/TV Credits:
245
First Appeared:
In the movie Man on the Run
Latest Project:
Movie Twiggy 2025-03-07
Known For
Filmography
Movie Twiggy 2025-03-07
Movie Spinal Tap II 2025
Movie Man on the Run Self 2025
Movie The Beach Boys Self (archive footage) 2024-05-21
Movie The Stones and Brian Jones Self (voice) (archive material) 2024-04-25
Movie I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story Self 2024-09-12
Movie One Hand Clapping Self 2024-09-26
Movie Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple Self 2024-06-08
Movie Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC Self (archive footage) 2023-05-06
Movie Louder Than Rock Self (archive footage) 2023-04-28
Movie Little Richard: I Am Everything Self (archive footage) 2023-04-11
Movie Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) Self 2023-06-07
Movie The Lost Weekend: A Love Story Self (archive footage) 2023-04-13
Movie Thriller 40 Self (archive footage) 2023-12-02
Movie Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback Self (archive footage) 2023-07-30
Movie Paul Newman: The Restless Self (archive footage) 2023-06-11
Movie WHAM! Self (archive footage) 2023-06-27
Movie Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song Self 2023-12-13
Movie Elton John: Glastonbury 2023 Self 2023-06-25
Movie The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert Self (archive footage) 2022-01-30
Movie George Michael: Freedom Uncut Self (archive footage) 2022-06-16
Movie If These Walls Could Sing Self 2022-09-03
Movie The Sound of 007 Self (archive footage) 2022-10-04
Movie Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Self (archive footage) 2022-10-27
Movie Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Self 2022-09-03
Movie Under the Volcano Self (archive footage) 2021-03-20
Movie Paul McCartney At The BBC 2021-11-20
Series The Beatles: Get Back Self (archive footage) 2021-11-25
Movie 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self 2021-11-20
Movie The Sparks Brothers Self (archive footage) 2021-06-18
Movie Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert Self (archive footage) 2020-04-10
Movie Jealous Guy: The Assassination of John Lennon Self (archive footage) 2020-12-21
Movie Meeting the Beatles in India Self 2020-09-09
Movie Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show Self - Performer 2020-07-07
Movie One World: Together at Home Self 2020-04-18
Movie Deconstructing the Beatles' Abbey Road: Side 1 Self (archive footage) 2019-04-22
Movie Deconstructing the Beatles' Abbey Road: Side 2 Self (archive footage) 2019-07-01
Movie Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle Self (archive footage) 2019-09-17
Movie Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Self (archive footage) 2019-09-06
Movie Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind Self (archive footage) 2019-08-13
Movie George Harrison - All Things Pass Self (archive footage) 2018-03-20
Movie Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars Self 2018-03-30
Movie Take Your Pills Self (archive footage) 2018-03-09
Movie Quincy Self 2018-09-09
Movie Paul McCartney & Wings: Wild Life 2018-11-30
Movie Paul McCartney: Live at Austin City Limits Music Festival, 2018 Self 2018-10-07
Movie Paul McCartney: Under the Staircase Self 2018-09-14
Movie It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond Self 2017-05-26
Movie Free to Rock Self - The Beatles (archive footage) 2017-05-01
Movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Uncle Jack 2017-05-23
Movie Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution Self (archive footage) 2017-06-03
Movie GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special Self 2017-11-23
Movie Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions Self - Musician (archive footage) 2017-08-06
Movie Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington Self (archive footage) 2017-10-27
Movie How the Beatles Changed the World Self (archive footage) 2017-10-23
Movie My Generation Self (archive footage) 2017-10-08
Movie Beatles chronology (1962-1970) Self (archive footage) 2016-02-19
Movie Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape Self (archive footage) 2016-03-13
Movie Bang! The Bert Berns Story Self 2016-03-11
Movie Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Sport Relief Special Self 2016-03-18
Movie Harry Benson: Shoot First Self (archive footage) 2016-11-04
Movie The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years Self 2016-09-15
Movie Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me Self 2016-05-17
Movie Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album Self (archive footage) 2016-11-16
Movie Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups Self 2015-04-10
Movie A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney Self 2015-03-24
Movie Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special Self 2015-02-15
Movie Paul McCartney - Out There at Budokan Self 2015-04-28
Movie I Am Chris Farley Self (archive footage) 2015-07-27
Movie The Beatles 1 Self (archive footage) 2015-11-06
Movie The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One Self (archive footage) 2015-11-11
Movie The Beatles 1+ Self (archive footage) 2015-11-06
Movie Unity Self (archive footage) 2015-08-12
Movie Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self 2015-05-30
Movie Beatles på Sverigeturné Self (archive footage) 2014-01-11
Movie Paul McCartney: Something NEW Self 2014-10-24
Movie Paul McCartney: Out There Tokyo Self - Vocals, Bass 2014-03-22
Movie The Dave Clark Five and Beyond: Glad All Over Self 2014-05-13
Movie The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles Self 2014-02-09
Movie Sound City Self 2013-01-18
Movie Good Ol' Freda Self (archive footage) 2013-09-06
Movie P!NK: Staying True Self 2013-11-01
Movie Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance Self 2013-11-09
Movie Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' Self - Musician 2013-11-04
Movie The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 Self - Performer 2012-06-03
Movie Wings - First Flight 1969-1974 2012-06-13
Movie Paul Simon: Under African Skies Self 2012-05-11
Movie 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief Self 2012-12-12
Movie Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO Self 2012-10-05
Movie London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder Self 2012-07-27
Movie Paul McCartney: Live Kisses Self 2012-09-07
Movie Produced By George Martin Self 2012-09-11
Movie The Beatles - Unsurpassed Promos Self (archive footage) 2011-01-01
Movie I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern Self (archive footage) 2011-02-09
Movie Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium Self - Musical Guest 2011-02-28
Movie Beatles Stories Self (archive footage) 2011-11-11
Movie Annie Nightingale: Bird on the Wireless Self 2011-06-03
Movie The Love We Make Self 2011-09-10
Movie Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden Self (uncredited) 2011-05-07
Movie God Bless Ozzy Osbourne Self 2011-04-24
Movie The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth Self 2010-06-20
Movie The Beatles: Fifty Fabulous Years Self (archive footage) 2010-01-01
Movie Hard Rock Calling 2010 Self 2010-06-25
Movie David Wants to Fly 2010-05-06
Movie Paul McCartney: In Performance at the White House Self 2010-06-28
Movie John Lennon: Love Is All You Need Self (archive footage) 2010-07-19
Movie All You Need Is Klaus Self 2010-10-02
Movie The Beatles: A Magical History Tour Self (archive footage) 2010-12-15
Movie Paul McCartney Really Is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison Self (archive footage) 2010-09-01
Movie The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles Self (archive footage) 2010-09-07
Movie Brüno Self (uncredited) 2009-07-08
Movie The Beatles: Parting Ways Self 2009-01-01
Movie Al's Brain Man on the Street 2009-07-10
Movie The Beatles on Record Self 2009-09-06
Movie The Rise & Fall of WCW Self (archive footage) 2009-12-17
Movie How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin Self 2009-09-06
Movie Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall Self 2009-11-19
Movie Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City Self 2009-11-15
Movie Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Self 2009-11-03
Movie Rare and Unseen: The Beatles Self (archive footage) 2008-04-08
Movie Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum Self 2008-02-04
Movie Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon & McCartney 1966-1970 Self (archive footage) 2008-02-12
Movie All Together Now Self 2008-10-20
Movie Elvis | Viva Las Vegas Self 2008-09-16
Series Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice Self 2008-10-12
Movie The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour Memories Self (archive footage) 2008-09-30
Movie Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic Self 2007-05-01
Movie The Beatles Explosion Self (archive footage) 2007-01-01
Movie The Beatles: Destination Hamburg Self (archive footage) 2007-11-12
Movie Paul McCartney: The McCartney Years 2007-11-12
Movie The Beatles: Help! Self (archive footage) 2007-10-27
Movie Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us 2006-10-28
Movie Doctor Who: Origins Self (archive footage) 2006-01-30
Movie The Beatles: Love Me Do - A Documentary Self (archive footage) 2005-02-14
Movie The Beatles: Chronology Vol. 1 y 2 Self - Vocals, Bass 2005-02-22
Movie The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent Self (archive footage) 2005-01-01
Movie Ivor Cutler: Looking For Truth With a Pin Self 2005-04-14
Movie Paul McCartney: Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road Self 2005-07-28
Movie Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today Self 2005-07-13
Movie Live Aid Against All Odds Self 2005-06-15
Movie Live 8 Self 2005-11-07
Movie Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle Self (archive footage) 2004-01-01
Movie The Beatles: Watching Rainbows Self (archive footage) 2004-07-01
Movie Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile Self 2004-10-05
Movie Beatles Biggest Secrets Self (archive footage) 2004-12-02
Series 20th Century Greats Self (archive footage) 2004-11-27
Movie Live Aid Self 2004-11-16
Movie Brian Wilson: On Tour Self 2003-03-17
Movie Beatles: The Journey Self (archive footage) 2003-06-17
Movie Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized Self (archive footage) 2003-11-25
Movie The Beatles: Around the World Self (archive footage) 2003-11-04
Movie Paul McCartney: In Red Square Self 2003-09-18
Movie Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 2003-10-26
Movie Concert for George Self 2003-10-03
Movie Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace Self - Performer 2002-06-03
Movie Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. Self 2002-11-26
Movie Things They Said Today Self (archive footage) 2002-09-30
Movie Naqoyqatsi Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 2002-09-02
Movie Beatles: Big Beat Box Self (archive footage) 2001-12-03
Movie Wingspan Self 2001-05-11
Movie The Concert for New York City Self 2001-10-20
Movie Television: The First Fifty Years Self – The Beatles (archive footage) 1999-01-01
Movie Tina Turner : Celebrate! Self 1999-11-26
Movie Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club Self - Vocals, Bass Guitar 1999-12-15
Movie The Beatles: A Celebration Self (archive footage) 1999-01-01
Movie The Brian Epstein Story Self 1998-12-25
Movie The Abbey Road Story Self 1998-01-04
Movie Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley Self 1998-01-01
Movie Tropic Island Hum Wirral / Froggo / Bison / Various 1997-01-01
Movie Paul McCartney: In the World Tonight Self 1997-05-02
Movie Music for Montserrat Self 1997-09-15
Movie The Beatles Story Self (archive footage) 1996-07-01
Movie The Beatles Unauthorized Self (archive footage) 1996-01-01
Movie Alf Bicknell's Beatles Diary Self 1996-01-01
Movie In Search of James Bond with Jonathan Ross A Beatle 1995-12-10
Movie Help! War Child Self 1995-09-11
Series The Beatles Anthology Self 1995-11-19
Movie You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' Self 1995-01-01
Movie Paul is Live in Concert on The New World Tour Self 1994-03-21
Movie The Beatles In Australia: 30th Anniversary Self (archive footage) 1994-06-23
Movie Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music Self 1993-05-31
Movie Paul McCartney: Movin' On Self 1993-09-23
Movie The Making of Sgt. Pepper Self 1992-06-14
Movie Paul McCartney: The Complete Up Close Rehearsal Self 1992-12-10
Movie Paul McCartney's Get Back Self - Vocals, Bass 1991-10-25
Movie Paul McCartney: Unplugged Self 1991-04-03
Movie The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit Self (archive footage) 1991-11-13
Movie Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park Self 1990-11-15
Movie Paul McCartney: From Rio to Liverpool Self 1990-12-17
Movie Paul McCartney: Put It There Self 1989-06-10
Movie Imagine: John Lennon Self 1988-09-30
Movie Eat the Rich Banquet Guest 1987-10-23
Movie Jimi Plays Monterey Self (archive footage) 1987-10-16
Movie Fun with the Fab Four Self (archive footage) 1986-01-01
Movie Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties Self 1986-01-01
Movie The Paul McCartney Special Self 1986-08-29
Movie British Rock: The First Wave Self (archive footage) 1985-10-10
Movie Video AID Self 1985-01-01
Movie The Real Buddy Holly Story Self 1985-09-12
Movie Live Aid Self 1985-07-13
Movie Give My Regards to Broad Street Paul 1984-11-28
Movie The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years Self 1982-01-01
Movie The Compleat Beatles Self (archive footage) 1982-10-01
Movie Desert Island Discs Self 1982-02-23
Movie Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! Self (archive footage) 1982-01-01
Movie The Cooler Prisoner / Country Musician / Cowboy On Horseback (uncredited) 1982-05-24
Movie Concerts for the People of Kampuchea Self 1981-03-29
Movie This Is Elvis Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 1981-04-03
Movie Rockshow Self 1980-11-26
Movie Wings Over the World Self 1979-03-16
Movie Back to the Egg Self 1979-11-20
Movie I Wanna Hold Your Hand Self (archive footage) 1978-04-01
Movie The Beatles at Shea Stadium Self 1977-08-06
Movie The Beach Boys: It's OK Self 1976-11-22
Movie Wings Over Australia Self 1975-11-13
Movie Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Self 1974-04-09
Movie The Society of the Spectacle Self (archive footage) 1974-05-01
Movie James Paul McCartney 1973-04-16
Movie The Bruce McMouse Show Self / Soily McMouse (voice) 1972-01-02
Movie Let It Be Self - The Beatles (uncredited) 1970-05-13
Movie The Beatles: Something Self 1969-10-06
Movie Yellow Submarine Paul (uncredited) 1968-07-17
Movie The Movie Orgy Self (archive footage) 1968-01-01
Movie Monument Self (archive footage) 1967-04-17
Movie All You Need Is Love Self 1967-07-07
Movie Magical Mystery Tour Self / Major McCartney / Brown Nosed Magician 1967-12-25
Movie Mal Evans on Vacation Self 1966-11-12
Movie Reflections on Love Self (archive footage) 1966-05-01
Movie El Rey en Londres Self (archive footage) 1966-10-11
Movie Die Beatles Self - The Beatles 1966-07-05
Movie New Musical Express Poll Winners Concert 1965-04-11
Movie Pop Gear Self 1965-05-19
Movie Help! Paul 1965-07-29
Movie Doctor Who: The Chase Self (archive footage) 1965-06-26
Series The Beatles Self (vocals musical segments) (uncredited) 1965-09-25
Movie The Music of Lennon & McCartney Self (archive footage) 1965-12-16
Movie The Beatles: Live in Washington DC Self 1964-03-14
Movie The Beatles - Live at the Washington Coliseum Self 1964-03-14
Movie Around the Beatles Self 1964-05-06
Movie The Beatles in Australia Self 1964-06-01
Movie The Beatles: Live in The Netherlands Self 1964-07-17
Movie The Beatles Sing for Shell Self 1964-07-01
Movie A Hard Day's Night Paul 1964-07-07
Movie What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA Self - The Beatles Member 1964-10-16
Movie The Mersey Sound Self 1963-09-10