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Alex Van Halen
Actor, ComposerBorn May 8, 1953 (73 years)
Alexander Arthur Van Halen (born May 8, 1953) is a Dutch American musician, and the drummer and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen. Initially, his brother Eddie played drums, while Alex practiced guitar. After spending time playing Eddie's drum kit, Alex became more skilled at the drums than Eddie.
In 1974, the Van Halen brothers, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony formed a band, simply called Van Halen. They were signed to Warner Brothers in 1977 and released their debut album in 1978. The two brothers are the only members of Van Halen who have been in the band for its entire duration.
In 1974, the Van Halen brothers, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony formed a band, simply called Van Halen. They were signed to Warner Brothers in 1977 and released their debut album in 1978. The two brothers are the only members of Van Halen who have been in the band for its entire duration.
Filmography
| 2023 | Van Halen: A Mammoth Legacy · as Self - Musician |
| 2019 | The Dirt · as Self (archive Footage) (uncredited) |
| 2011 | Van Halen - In Concert · as Himself - Drums |
| 2009 | Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995 · as Himself |
| 2008 | |
| 2006 | VH1's Heavy: The Story of Metal · as Self |
| 2003 | The Van Halen Story: The Early Years · as Himself |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2000 | 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock (TV Series) · as Self - Van Halen |
| 1998 | The Greatest (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | Road Rules (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | The Howard Stern Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Lista Top 40 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | 1992 MTV Video Music Awards · as Self - Van Halen Drummer |
| 1986 | Van Halen Live Without a Net · as Self (drums) |
| 1984 | MTV Video Music Awards (TV Series) · as Self |