Adam Clayton
Acting1960Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England
Biography
Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960), is an English-born Irish musician who is the bass guitarist of the rock band U2. He has resided in County Dublin, Ireland since his family moved to Malahide in 1965. And he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met schoolmates with whom he co-founded U2 in 1976.
Known For
Acting History
Future
U2: Live from South Bend
as Self - Bass
2026
This Is Buzz
as Himself
2025
Greatest Basslines
TVas Self• 3 eps
2024
Kiss the Future
as Self
The Late Late Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
2022
U2: Rockumentary
as Self
Francis Bacon: The Outsider
as Presenter
The Kennedy Center Honors
TVas Self - Honoree• 1 eps
2020
2018
2017
U2 at The BBC
as Self [U2]
U2 - Live from Abbey Road
as Self
Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
as Self (archive footage)
2016
2014
MTV Europe Music Awards
TVas Self - Performer• 2 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TVas Self - Musical Guest• 6 eps
2013
2012
U2: Unbroken Toys
as Self
2011
U2: From the Sky Down
as Self
U2360°: Live From Moncton
as Self
U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998
as Adam Clayton
2010
U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl
as Self - Bass
2009
Linear
as Self
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
as Self - U2
Linear
Executive Producer
Linear
Original Music Composer
Brothers
Songs
2008
U2 3D
as Self
2007
U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD)
as Self - Bass
2006
U2: 18 Videos
as Self (archive footage)
U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium
as Self - Bass
2005
U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago
as Self - Bass
The Work of Director Anton Corbijn
as Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
2004
2003
U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
as Self - Bass
U2: An Unforgettable Journey
as Self
U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
Scenic Artist
2002
U2: The Best of 1990-2000
as Self
Gangs of New York
Songs
2001
U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston
as Self - Bass
The Grammys
TVas Self• 3 eps
2000
Saturday Night Live
TVas Self - Musical Guest• 4 eps
1999
1998
U2: Live from Santiago 1998
as Self
U2 - The Best of 1980-1990
as Self (archive footage)
The Simpsons
TVas Adam Clayton (voice)• 1 eps
1997
1996
Mission: Impossible
Theme Song Performance
1995
Beyond the Clouds
Original Music Composer
Ghost in the Shell
Songs
1994
1993
1992
1990
1989
U2: Lovetown
as Self
U2: Lovetown
Music
1988
U2: Rattle and Hum
as Self
U2: Rattle and Hum
Music
1987
1986
1985
Live Aid
as Self
U2: Unforgettable Fire
as Self
1983
U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky
as Self - Bass
1982
No Nukes! muziekfestival
as Self - U2
1981