Kirk Hammett
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Kirk Hammett is, by now, a veteran American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. He has been working on screen for more than 43 years. Of everything on the filmography, 'Metal Lords' is the work that traveled the furthest. 'Metallica: Through the Never' is a second title with real reach.
Kirk Hammett
35 Movies
3 Series
Kirk Hammett is, by now, a veteran American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. He has been working on screen for more than 43 years. Of everything on the filmography, 'Metal Lords' is the work that traveled the furthest. 'Metallica: Through the Never' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Plays Fan (voice)
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
2023
Plays Runt
Runt
2024
Plays Lead Guitarist
Metallica: The Videos 1989-2004
2006
Plays Guitar
Metallica: Rock In Rio 2011
2011
Plays Lead Guitar
Metallica: Live Shit - Binge & Purge, Seattle 1989
1989
Plays Guitars
The Big Four: Live in Sofia
2010
Plays Guitars
Metallica: Lollapalooza Brazil 2017
2017
Plays lead guitar
Metallica: Live at Slane Castle
2020
Plays Lead Guitar
Metallica - Sick of the Studio Tour - LIVE in Wien 2007
2007
Plays guitars
Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 1)
2021
Writer
Plays Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Metallica: Quebec Magnetic
2012
Plays guitar
Metallica - Live from Edmonton, Canada - August 16, 2017
2017
Latest Trailers
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Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Full Filmography
Metallica: M72 Tour - Budapest, Day 2
Lead Guitar
2026
Film
Metallica: M72 Tour - Budapest, Day 1
Lead Guitar
2026
Film
Metallica: Polar Beach Party
Self
2025
Film
Metallica: Poor Swedish Me '96
Self
2025
Film
Metallica: Helping Hands Concert & Auction
Self
2024
Film
Runt
Runt
2024
Film
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Fan (voice)
2023
Film
Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 2)
guitars
2021
Film
Metallica: 40th Anniversary - Live at Chase Center (Night 1)
guitars
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kirk Hammett and where are they from?
Kirk Hammett is 63 years old, born on November 18, 1962 in San Francisco, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kirk Hammett?
Kirk Hammett is best known for roles in Metal Lords, Metallica: Through the Never, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster.
How many movies has Kirk Hammett been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Kirk Hammett has appeared in 25 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Kirk Hammett's first movie?
The career of Kirk Hammett began with Metallica: Kill 'Em All in Chicago 1983 (1983).
What is Kirk Hammett's most recent movie or series?
Kirk Hammett's most recent release is Metallica: M72 Tour - Budapest, Day 2, which premiered on June 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Kirk Hammett appeared in?
On television, Kirk Hammett has appeared in The Simpsons, Billions, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Metalocalypse.
Kirk Hammett
1962-11-18 · San Francisco, California, USA
Kirk Lee Hammett is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.