Adam Clayton - Actor Profile

Adam Clayton

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 13, 1960
Birth Place: Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England

About Adam Clayton

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Adam Clayton reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Adam Clayton's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 74% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Adam Clayton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Adam Clayton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Adam Clayton's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Adam Clayton.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas? Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Kiss the Future Self Average Similar →
2023 AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 U2: Rockumentary Self Flop Similar →
2020 Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away Self Hit Similar →
2018 U2: Experience +Innocence, Live in Berlin Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 U2 - Live from Abbey Road Self Hit Similar →
2017 U2 at The BBC Self [U2] Super Hit Similar →
2017 Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2016 U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015 - Hit Similar →
2015 U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/2015 Self Flop Similar →
2015 U2 - Vancouver, Canada - Flop Similar →
2013 Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel Self Average Similar →
2012 U2: War - The Ultimate Critical Review Self Flop Similar →
2011 U2: From the Sky Down Self Hit Similar →
2011 U2360°: Live From Moncton Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998 Adam Clayton Super Hit Similar →
2010 u2 360 tour - under the rainy belgium sky Self Average Similar →
2010 U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
2009 The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 Self - U2 Super Hit Similar →
2009 U2 Live Tour 360° - Paris 11 et 12 Juillet 2009 Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 U2 3D Self Hit Similar →
2007 U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD) Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
2006 U2: 18 Videos Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2006 U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review Self Hit Similar →
2005 U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Work of Director Anton Corbijn Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm") Super Hit Similar →
2005 U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
2002 U2: The Best of 1990-2000 Self Hit Similar →
2001 U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
1999 Entropy Adam Clayton Average Similar →
1999 Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree Self Average Similar →
1998 U2 - The Best of 1980-1990 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1998 U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City Self Hit Similar →
1994 U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 1993 Self Super Hit Similar →
1989 U2: Lovetown Self Flop Similar →
1988 U2: Rattle and Hum Self Hit Similar →
1987 U2 Live from Paris Self Average Similar →
1985 Live Aid Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 U2: A Fire in Dortmund Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 U2 - The Unforgettable Fire Collection Self Hit Similar →
1983 U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
1982 No Nukes! muziekfestival Self - U2 Flop Similar →

Adam Clayton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Adam Clayton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adam Clayton is "U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Adam Clayton acted in?

Adam Clayton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Adam Clayton?

Other notable films include "U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998", "Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington", and "U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg".