Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons

🎂 25th August 1949 (76 yrs) 📍 Haifa, Israel

Known For

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Biography

Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; August 25, 1949) is an Israeli American rock bassist, singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and businessman. Known as "The Demon," he is the bassist/vocalist of Kiss, a hard rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s. Simmons was ranked number 12 in Roadrunner's list of 50 Best Frontmen in Metal History.

Gene Simmons

Movies Featuring Gene Simmons

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

as Self
Året var 1976

Året var 1976 (2025)

as Self (archive footage)
From Tokyo to You

From Tokyo to You (2025)

as Self - Archive Footage
Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer

Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer (2025)

as Self
KISS: End of the Road

KISS: End of the Road (2023)

KISS Rok' N Rosemont!

KISS Rok' N Rosemont! (2023)

KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati

KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati (2023)

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake (2023)

as Self
Kiss - Hellfest 2023

Kiss - Hellfest 2023 (2023)

as Bass / Lead Vocals
In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)

as Self
Kiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

Kiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition (2022)

as Self
KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley

KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley (2022)

as Self
Kiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe

Kiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe (2021)

Rock Camp: The Movie

Rock Camp: The Movie (2021)

as Self
KISS 2020 Goodbye

KISS 2020 Goodbye (2020)

as The Demon
Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration (2020)

as Self
The Rainbow

The Rainbow (2019)

as Self
The Ringmaster

The Ringmaster (2019)

as Self
Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll

Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll (2019)

as Self
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine (2019)

as Self - KISS
Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019

Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019 (2019)

Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll

Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll (2018)

as Self
Larger Than Life II

Larger Than Life II (2018)

as Bass, Vocals
Larger Than Life

Larger Than Life (2018)

as Bass, Vocals
The Great Satan

The Great Satan (2018)

as Self (archive footage)
Armed Response

Armed Response (2017)

as Male Suspect
The Vinnie Vincent Collection

The Vinnie Vincent Collection (2017)

Cum On Feel The Noize

Cum On Feel The Noize (2017)

as Self
Why Him?

Why Him? (2016)

as Gene Simmons
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale

The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale (2016)

as Self
Kiss Rocks Vegas

Kiss Rocks Vegas (2016)

as Bass / Lead Vocals
We Are X

We Are X (2016)

as Self
Molly: The Real Thing

Molly: The Real Thing (2016)

as Self
The Ritchie Blackmore Story

The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015)

as Self
Rammstein in Amerika

Rammstein in Amerika (2015)

as Self
Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery

Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015)

as Demon (voice)
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Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary (2014)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2014)

as Self
KISS Kruise IV

KISS Kruise IV (2014)

as Self
Kiss: Japan Monster

Kiss: Japan Monster (2013)

as Self
Sample This

Sample This (2013)

as Narrator
The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe

The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe (2013)

as Bass, Vocals
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Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague (2013)

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Kiss [2013] Private Acustic (2013)

Kiss (2013) Stockholm

Kiss (2013) Stockholm (2013)

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Kiss [2013] Sydney (2013)

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KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo (2012)

as Himself - Vocals, Bass
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Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City (2012)

Kiss - Live in Nurburgring

Kiss - Live in Nurburgring (2012)

as Vocals/Bass
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Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast (2012)

Expecting Mary

Expecting Mary (2010)

as Taylor
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

as Self
Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring

Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring (2010)

as Vocals, Bass
Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe

Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe (2009)

as Self
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KISS: Live in Buenos Aires (2009)

Extract

Extract (2009)

as Joe Adler
The Fairly OddParents: Wishology!

The Fairly OddParents: Wishology! (2009)

as Himself (voice)
KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE

KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE (2009)

Kiss Live at Budokan 1988

Kiss Live at Budokan 1988 (2008)

as Bass, Vocals
Detroit Metal City

Detroit Metal City (2008)

as Jack Il Dark
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000) (2007)

as Self
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991) (2007)

as Self
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977)

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977) (2006)

as Self
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Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - Interviews (2006)

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Kiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music Festival (2006)

Kiss [2006] Rising Sun

Kiss [2006] Rising Sun (2006)

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006)

as Self
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VH1 Rock Honors (2006)

as Self
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Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006 (2006)

as Vocals, Bass
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Kiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & Paul (2006)

Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night

Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night (2006)

Kiss: Rock the Nation Live

Kiss: Rock the Nation Live (2005)

as Self
KISS: Unauthorized

KISS: Unauthorized (2005)

as Bass, Vocal
Be Cool

Be Cool (2005)

as Gene Simmons
KISS Loves You

KISS Loves You (2004)

as Himself
The Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters

The Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters (2004)

as Bass, Vocals
KISS - Love Gun

KISS - Love Gun (2004)

as Bass Guitar,Singing
When KISS Ruled the World

When KISS Ruled the World (2004)

as Himself
KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive!

KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive! (2003)

Kiss: Symphony

Kiss: Symphony (2003)

as vocals, bass
Kiss: The Lost Concert

Kiss: The Lost Concert (2003)

KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002

KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002 (2002)

as Bass, Vocals
That '70s KISS Show

That '70s KISS Show (2002)

as Himself
Wish You Were Dead

Wish You Were Dead (2002)

as Vinny
The New Guy

The New Guy (2002)

as Reverend
KISS: Live in Las Vegas

KISS: Live in Las Vegas (2002)

KISS : The Videos 1975-1998

KISS : The Videos 1975-1998 (2002)

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas (2001)

as Himself (voice)
KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up

KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up (2001)

as Himself
Kiss: Beyond the Makeup

Kiss: Beyond the Makeup (2001)

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Satan’s Top Forty (2001)

as Self
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001)

as Self (uncredited)
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Satan’s Top 40 (2001)

as Self
At Any Cost

At Any Cost (2000)

as Dennis Berg
Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss

Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss (2000)

as Himself
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Kiss [2000] Arte TV Special (2000)

Detroit Rock City

Detroit Rock City (1999)

as Kiss
Kiss: The Second Coming

Kiss: The Second Coming (1998)

as Self
Rock-A-Big Baby

Rock-A-Big Baby (1997)

as Gene Simmons
Kiss [1997] Toledo

Kiss [1997] Toledo (1997)

Kiss: Unplugged

Kiss: Unplugged (1996)

KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville

KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville (1996)

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Kiss [1996] Irvine (1996)

Kiss [1995] Alive 1995

Kiss [1995] Alive 1995 (1995)

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Kiss My Ass: The Video (1994)

as Self
Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile

Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile (1994)

Kiss: São Paulo, 1994

Kiss: São Paulo, 1994 (1994)

Kiss: Konfidential

Kiss: Konfidential (1993)

as Self
Kiss [1992] The Palace '92

Kiss [1992] The Palace '92 (1992)

Kiss: X-Treme Close Up

Kiss: X-Treme Close Up (1992)

as Self
Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990

Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990 (1990)

as Bass
Red Surf

Red Surf (1989)

as Doc
Truth About Rock

Truth About Rock (1989)

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4 (1989)

as Self
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)

as Self
KISS: Crazy Nights

KISS: Crazy Nights (1988)

as Bass, Vocals
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Kiss [1988] A Crazy Night With Kiss (1988)

Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988

Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988 (1988)

Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum

Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum (1987)

as Self
Kiss Exposed

Kiss Exposed (1987)

as Self
Wanted: Dead or Alive

Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)

as Malak Al Rahim
Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat (1986)

as Nuke
Never Too Young to Die

Never Too Young to Die (1986)

as Velvet Von Ragnar
KISS: Asylum Tour New York

KISS: Asylum Tour New York (1985)

as Self
Runaway

Runaway (1984)

as Dr. Charles Luther
Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored

Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored (1984)

as Bass
Kiss [1984] Quebec '84

Kiss [1984] Quebec '84 (1984)

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Kiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media Collection (1983)

as Self
Kiss [1983] Essen 1983

Kiss [1983] Essen 1983 (1983)

Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983

Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983 (1983)

as Self
Quem KISS Teve

Quem KISS Teve (1983)

as Self
Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo

Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo (1983)

Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old

Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old (1983)

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Kiss [1982] Videos From The Elder (1982)

Kiss: The Elder Media Collection

Kiss: The Elder Media Collection (1981)

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Kiss [1980] 1980 TV Compilation (1980)

as Self
Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia

Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia (1980)

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Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV Collection (1979)

Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss

Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss (1979)

Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979

Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979 (1979)

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Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978 (1978)

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978)

as The Demon
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Kiss [1977] The 2nd Summit (1977)

Kiss: Live at The Summit

Kiss: Live at The Summit (1977)

Kiss: Live in Tokyo

Kiss: Live in Tokyo (1977)

Kiss: Young Music Show

Kiss: Young Music Show (1977)

Kiss [1977] New York

Kiss [1977] New York (1977)

Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit

Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit (1977)

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KIiss [1976] TV Collection 1974-1976 (1976)

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Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976 (1976)

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)

KISS: Destroys Anaheim

KISS: Destroys Anaheim (1976)

as Self
Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit

Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit (1976)

as Self
Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo

Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo (1976)

Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25,

Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25, (1976)

as Bass
Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976

Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976 (1976)

Kiss [1975] Midnight Special

Kiss [1975] Midnight Special (1975)

Kiss - Winterland Or Hell

Kiss - Winterland Or Hell (1975)

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KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975 (1975)

as Self
Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose

Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose (1974)

Kiss [1974] Long Beach

Kiss [1974] Long Beach (1974)

Kiss: Live At Coventry

Kiss: Live At Coventry (1973)

KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77

KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77 (N/A)

KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP

KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP (N/A)

as Self
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Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume I (N/A)

as Self
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Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume II (N/A)

as Self
KISS: Happy Halloween 1998

KISS: Happy Halloween 1998 (N/A)

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Love Meets in the Sunshine (N/A)