Geddy Lee
Acting • Born 1953-07-29
Biography
Best known as the vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records and videos, behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Lee's spectacular bass-playing ability has earned him a reputation similar to that of his bandmates. All three share the distinction of being among the most highly influential virtuosos in their crafts. Geddy Lee is a natural overachiever when it comes to the production and performance of his music. He is equally well known for his wizard-like bass-playing ability as he his for his magical juggling of bass, singing, playing keyboards, and triggering his own pre-recorded accompaniments during live performances, all while maintaining his trademark enthusiasm as Rush's "frontman". Geddy has, in the past carried the dubious distinction of a hard-rocking, if somewhat unnatural, high-pitched singing voice. This has matured over the course of Geddy's career into a voice that is more widely accepted outside of Rush's original core hard-rock following, and shines most especially on recent Rush albums such as 2002's "Vapor Trails", and Geddy's polished 2000 solo album, "My Favorite Headache". After their longest break from recording and touring, A highly successful 2002 tour brought Rush back to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to the great anticipation of fans. Rush ended their 2002 tour with their first-ever shows in Brazil, where they played to 125,000 fans in three nights. The final performance of the 2002 tour was captured on DVD as Rush in Rio (2003), which was certified double-platinum within weeks of its release. Geddy is the son of Polish parents who were survivors of the Nazi concentration camps. In addition to his composing, arranging, and performing duties for Rush, Geddy has produced albums for various other bands, including Rocket Science.
Filmography
62 credits
Toronto Rocks
Movie • 2003
Self
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
Movie • 2021
Himself
Rush in Rio
Movie • 2003
Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Movie • 2017
Himself
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
Movie • 2018
Himself
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Movie • 2023
Self
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Movie • 2010
Self
I Love You, Man
Movie • 2009
Geddy Lee - Rush
Rush: Exit... Stage Left
Movie • 1982
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: R30
Movie • 2005
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: A Show of Hands
Movie • 1989
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
Movie • 1986
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush: Chronicles
Movie • 1990
Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
Movie • 2008
Himself - Vocals, Bass
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
Movie • 1985
Himself
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
Movie • 2010
Himself
RUSH: Time Machine
Movie • 2011
Self
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
Movie • 2013
Himself
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Movie • 2012
Fred
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Movie • 2022
Self
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Movie • 2022
Self (Rush)
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
Movie • 2022
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
Rush: R40 Live
Movie • 2015
Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals
Being Canadian
Movie • 2015
Self
Through the Camera Eye
Movie • 1985
Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976
Movie
Himself
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
Movie • 2023
Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
Rush: Time Stand Still
Movie • 2016
Himself
Rush : Working Men
Movie • 2009
Himself
Rush: 2112
Movie • 2012
Himself
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Movie • 2007
Self
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
Movie • 2014
Himself / Musician
Tears Are Not Enough
Movie • 1985
Self
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
Movie • 2014
Himself
The Boys in Brazil
Movie • 2003
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
Movie • 2005
Self
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
Movie • 2019
Himself
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
Movie • 2011
Himself
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
Movie • 2007
Himself
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
Movie • 2016
Himself
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
Movie • 2009
Self
Rush: R40
Movie • 2014
Himself
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Movie • 2020
Self
Rush: A View From The Palace
Movie • 1994
Himself
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
Movie • 2019
Self
Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
Movie • 2016
Himself
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Movie • 2005
Self
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
Movie • 2014
Himself
Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
Movie • 2015
Inner Rush
Movie • 2012
Self
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Movie • 2018
Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Movie • 2025
Self
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
Movie • 2026
Self
Rush: Different Stages - Live
Movie • 1998
Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Vocals
Rick Mercer Report
TV • 2004
From Cradle to Stage
TV • 2021
Self
That Metal Show
TV • 2008
Chicago Fire
TV • 2012
Geddy Lee
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
TV • 2023
Classic Albums
TV • 1997
Self
How I Met Your Mother
TV • 2005
Geddy Lee
The Big Interview With Dan Rather
TV • 2013
Himself