Ringo Starr
One of the most influential musicians in history, the drummer of The Beatles, with a notable film side. Alongside the band he starred in the classics 'A Hard Day's Night' (1964) and 'Help!' (1965), and appeared in animation and comedy productions. He narrated the popular children's series 'Thomas & Friends' and developed a solo music career. British musician and actor, a legendary figure of twentieth-century popular culture, recognized worldwide as part of the most influential group in music history and for his approachable charisma on and off screen.
Ringo Starr
64 Movies
6 Series
One of the most influential musicians in history, the drummer of The Beatles, with a notable film side. Alongside the band he starred in the classics 'A Hard Day's Night' (1964) and 'Help!' (1965), and appeared in animation and comedy productions. He narrated the popular children's series 'Thomas & Friends' and developed a solo music career. British musician and actor, a legendary figure of twentieth-century popular culture, recognized worldwide as part of the most influential group in music history and for his approachable charisma on and off screen.
Movies
Plays Emmanuel
Candy
1968
Plays Ringo
A Hard Day's Night
1964
Plays Ringo Starr
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
Plays Atouk
Caveman
1981
Plays Roy (voice)
High in the Clouds
2027
Plays Ringo
Help!
1965
Plays Youngman Grand, Esq.
The Magic Christian
1969
Plays Candy
Blindman
1971
Plays Laslo Karolny
Sextette
1978
Plays Ringo
Give My Regards to Broad Street
1984
Plays The Pope
Lisztomania
1975
Plays Larry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa
200 Motels
1971
Producer
Plays Merlin, the Magician
Son of Dracula
1974
Plays Thomas the Tank Engine (voice)
Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
2009
Plays Mike
That'll Be The Day
1973
Plays Prisoner / Cowboy
The Cooler
1982
Latest Trailers
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Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
Full Filmography
High in the Clouds
Roy (voice)
2027
Film
Ringo & Friends at the Ryman
Self
2025
Film
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019
Himself
2022
Film
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Self - Host
2020
Film
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Ringo Starr
2016
Film
Thomas & Friends: 1st Class Stories
Narrator (voice)
2015
Film
Thomas & Friends: Edward and Gordon
Narrator (voice)
2013
Film
Ringo at the Ryman
himself
2013
Film
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Narrator (voice)
2012
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ringo Starr and where are they from?
Ringo Starr is 86 years old, born on July 7, 1940 in Liverpool, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Ringo Starr?
Ringo Starr is best known for roles in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, A Hard Day's Night, Yellow Submarine.
How many movies has Ringo Starr been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1963), Ringo Starr has appeared in 18 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Ringo Starr's first movie?
The career of Ringo Starr began with The Mersey Sound (1963).
What is Ringo Starr's most recent movie or series?
Ringo Starr's most recent release is Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It, which premiered on February 20, 2026.
What TV shows has Ringo Starr appeared in?
On television, Ringo Starr has appeared in The Simpsons, Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live.
Does Ringo Starr have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Ringo Starr's upcoming work includes: High in the Clouds (2027).
Ringo Starr
1940-07-07 · Liverpool, England, UK
Richard Starkey MBE (born July 7, 1940), better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for The Beatles. When the band formed in 1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He became The Beatles' drummer in August 1962, taking the place of Pete Best. In addition to his contribution as drummer, Starr featured as lead vocals on a number of successful Beatles songs (in particular, "With a Little Help from My Friends", "Yellow Submarine", and The Beatles version of "Act Naturally"), as co-writer with the song "What Goes On" and primary writer with "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden".
As drummer for The Beatles, Starr was musically creative, and his contribution to the band's music has received high praise from notable drummers in more recent times. Starr described himself as "your basic offbeat drummer with funny fills", technically limited by being a left-handed person playing a right-handed kit. Drummer Steve Smith said that Starr's popularity "brought forth a new paradigm" where "we started to see the drummer as an equal participant in the compositional aspect" and that Starr "composed unique, stylistic drum parts for The Beatles songs". In 2011, Starr was picked as the fifth-best drummer of all-time by Rolling Stone readers, behind drummers such as John Bonham, Keith Moon and Neil Peart.
Starr is the most documented and critically acclaimed actor-Beatle, playing a central role in several Beatles films, and appearing in numerous other movies, both during and after his career with The Beatles. After The Beatles' break-up in 1970, Starr achieved solo musical success with several singles and albums, and recorded with each of his fellow ex-Beatles as they too developed their post-Beatle musical careers. He has also been featured in a number of TV documentaries, hosted TV shows, and narrated the first two series of the children's television series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. He currently tours with the All-Starr Band.