Which musicans have made cameos in movies?

Surprising Cameos from Musicians in Movies

From rock legends to pop queens – watch your favourites like never before in these unexpected cameos.

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While the world has gotten used to seeing their favourite artists and musicians serenading crowds at a festival or on stage in an arena, theatre or club venue surrounded by amps or strobe lighting, they’ll occasionally pop up in a Hollywood hit, cult classic, action blockbuster, or comedy flick.

Below we’ve compiled some of our favourite musicians in film cameos, and if available, how you can watch them at home.

There are many musicians who have made cameos in movies. Here are a few examples:

Lady Gaga made a cameo in the 2018 film “A Star is Born,” in which she played the lead role of Ally
Billy Ray Cyrus in Mulholland Drive (2001) The Achy Breaky Heart singer dons a wife-beater vest to appear briefly in David Lynch’s neo-noir mystery film as an adulterer, caught having an affair with the wife of film director Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux). Cyrus then uses his strength to chuck Kesher out of his own house. It’s not Cyrus’ only acting credit either. He also starred opposite daughter Miley in the Disney Channel original TV series, Hannah Montana..
Elvis Presley made several cameos in films throughout his career, including “It Happened at the World’s Fair” (1963), “Viva Las Vegas” (1964), and “Spinout” (1966).
Alanis Morissette in Dogma (1999) Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette is given the ultimate role in Kevin Smith’s 1999 religious satire, appearing as God manifested in female form. In her short cameo, Morissette’s God manages to annihilate the baddies, perform a miracle or two, and return to heaven without breaking a sweat.
David Bowie made a cameo appearance as Jareth, the Goblin King, in the 1986 film “Labyrinth.”
Ozzy Osbourne made a cameo in the film “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” (2004) as the “heavy metal” fairy godmother. Trick Or Treat (1986) The Prince of Darkness is a lot of things, but a straight-laced televangelist, surely not? In 1986 comedy-horror flick, Trick or Treat, metal icon Ozzy Osbourne rallies against rock music and the apparent terrible influence it has on impressionable, young minds. The film follows a teenager haunted by the ghost of his rock musician hero. Keep an eye out for KISS legend Gene Simmons who also pops up as a Radio DJ.
Phil Collins in Hook (1992) Steven Spielberg’s ’90s adventure film adaption of J.M Barrie’s fantasy novels sees Robin Williams take on the role of the “boy who never grew up”. But in a surprising cameo, Genesis drummer and acclaimed solo artist Phil Collins appears as Inspector Good – the British detective charged with trying to find adult Peter’s two children when they’re taken by Captain Hook. It might surprise some, to learn than Collins’ was a child actor, whose roles included a stint on the West End.
Madonna made a cameo appearance in the film “Desperately Seeking Susan” (1985) as a club singer.
Freddie Mercury made a cameo appearance in the film “Metropolis” (1984) as a rock star.
Gwen Stefani in The Aviator (2004) Primed and perfectly dressed, No Doubt frontwoman and solo artist Gwen Stefani appears on the arm of aviation pioneer and billionaire film producer Howard Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio) in this epic biographical drama. Her part? The blonde bombshell and Hollywood actress, Jean Harlow, of course.
Bono made a cameo appearance in the film “Across the Universe” (2007) as Dr. Robert.
Britney Spears made a cameo appearance in the film “Crossroads” (2002) as a bartender.
Tom Jones in Mars Attacks! (1996) Doing what he does best, Welsh crooner Sir Tom Jones belts out his iconic hit It’s Not Unusual to a half-empty Las Vegas club as the world surrenders to an alien invasion during his cameo in the fantasy-comedy film, Mars Attacks!. Danny DeVito memorably references the song incorrectly while trying to scrounge an autograph much to the chagrin of Jones, who ultimately snubs him.
Bruce Springsteen made a cameo appearance in the film “High Fidelity” (2000) as himself.
Kanye West made a cameo appearance in the film “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” (2013) as himself.
blink-182 in American Pie (1999) Californian punk outfit blink-182 make a cameo appearance in the teen comedy as the band who watches Jim and Nadia during their webcast in the first American Pie movie, though Travis Barker is incorrectly credited as former Blink-182 drummer, Scott Raynor. Whoops. In addition, the band’s song Mutt is included on the first film’s soundtrack, an accolade continued as American Pie 2 features the trio’s track Every Time I Look For You

Ed Sheeran has made a few cameo appearances in movies. Here are a few examples:

In the 2017 film “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” Ed Sheeran made a cameo appearance as himself, performing at a music festival.
In the 2019 film “Yesterday,” Ed Sheeran made a cameo appearance as himself, performing at a small club.
In the 2019 film “The King,” Ed Sheeran made a cameo appearance as a minstrel singing a song called “Honeypot.”
In the 2019 film “No Time to Die,” Ed Sheeran made a cameo appearance as a bartender.
In the 2021 film “The Suicide Squad,” Ed Sheeran made a cameo appearance as a soldier.

These are just a few examples of musicians who have made cameos in movies. There are many others as well.