Bob Geldof

Country: Ireland
Total Credits at Criticker: 16 (Actor), 2 (Writer)
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A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone. (imdb)
"Oh My God" asks people from all walks of life, from celebrities, to the religious, to atheists and the common Man - the question - "What is God?"
8 shorts centered around 8 themes directed by 8 famous film directors involved and sharing their opinion on progress, on the set-backs and the challenges our planet faces today.
The Return of Spinal Tap (1992) - TV Movie
Based around Tap's performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 1992. In between the footage of St. Hubbins, Tufnel, and Smalls performing in front of a huge crowd enthusiastically determined to go along with the joke, there are clips purporting to investigate the band's humble origins in the East London suburb of Squatney, and updates from "rockumentary" director Marty DiBergi and hapless record plugger Artie Fufkin from the original movie.
Being Mick (2001) - TV Movie
Fly-on-the-wall documentary about rockstar Mick Jagger, and his friends and family, during the recording of his 2001 album 'Goddess in the Doorway'. (imdb)
Number One (1985) - TV Movie
A down on his luck Irishman in London decides to play snooker for money. (imdb)
I Am Bob (2007) - Short Film
On his way to a Make Poverty History gig in Scotland, Bob Geldof is accidentally stranded by an incompetent chauffeur in a run-down motel in Northern England. To his horror, he discovers a lookalike contest is taking place, and no-one will believe he is the real Bob Geldof. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, he discovers he may not be the only Bob Geldof in the room... (imdb)
Live Aid (1985) - TV Special
Taking place simultaneously in two seperate stadiums in the USA and the UK, many of the top contemporary rock music acts play many of their most popular songs to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. (imdb)
The Old Fools (2002) - Short Film
A clear-eyed look at the inevitability of our demise based on Philp Larkin's poem of the same name, voiced by Bob Geldof.
A direct look at the inevitability of our own decay and death. With some humour and visual seduction, the film uses images that are visceral, abrasive and sometimes quite beautiful, hinting at the consequences of our society's denial of death (animateprojects.org)
Live 8 (2005) - TV Special
20 years on from their Live Aid (1985) triumph, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure recruit the world's music superstars once again to perform live and put pressure on Western governments to help Africa and Make Poverty History. (imdb)
The Other Side of the Wall (1982) - TV Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at Roger Waters and Alan Parker's 1982 film, "The Wall"
Traces the band's history from psychedelic 60s London to a reunion show at Live 8 in 2005, this is the story of a succession of musical and commercial peaks separated by a succession of struggles around the creative leadership of the band.
The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody (2004) - TV Movie
The story behind one of the best-loved songs, featuring Brian May and Roger Taylor's return to Rockfield Studios, where they rerecord the guitar and drum parts and tell the story of how the song came together. Narrated by Richard E Grant, includes exclusive rare recordings of Freddie Mercury performing the song in studio, Queen's first ever TV performance and the making of the video, as well as interviews with Mercury's friends and family, and Bjorn Ulvaeus from Abba. Also, a literature approach
Australian Diana Spencer wins a competition in a women's magazine, and as a prize gets a trip for two to London, where she wants to meet her idol and namesake, Princess Diana. She goes there with her fiance, Mark, but during the garden party Princess plans to attend, things get mixed up and Aussie Diana gets arrested with Paparazzi photographer Rob. Diana really wants to meet Princess and follows Rob as he searches for Princess Di to take some photos. (imdb)
There's 27 million slaves in the world today. We find them in the sex industry, as child soldiers, as unpaid housekeepers and in production and as shop workers. We have all a responsibility for this.