Brian May - Actor Profile

Brian May

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 19, 1947
Birth Place: Hampton, Middlesex, England, UK

About Brian May

Brian Harold May (born 19 July 1947) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and astrophysicist. He is the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. He was the co-founder of Queen with lead singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor, having previously performed with Taylor in the band Smile, and bass player John Deacon. As a member of Queen, he became regarded as a virtuoso musician and he was identified with a distinctive sound created through his layered guitar work, often using a home-built electric guitar called the Red Special. He has a short cameo in Queen's biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody (2018). Description above is from the Wikipedia article Brian May, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brian May 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 Brian May'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brian May remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rock: the origin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Brian May Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brian May's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brian May.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Yardbirds: In Their Own Words - Super Hit Similar →
2024 Rory Gallagher: Calling Card Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Jean-Michel Jarre - Starmus: Bridge from the Future - Super Hit Similar →
2024 Jean-Michel Jarre - Bridge from the Future - Super Hit Similar →
2024 60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 Rock: the origin Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Der Echte Freddie Mercury - Die Münchner Jahre Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Die Helene Fischer Show - Meine schönsten Momente Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Queen + Adam Lambert: Live Around The World Self - Guitar Super Hit Similar →
2020 We are the Champions - 50 Jahre Queen Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Bohemian Rhapsody: Recreating Live Aid Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Queen : The American Dream Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Queen: A Night in Bohemia Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2015 The Ritchie Blackmore Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Queen + Adam Lambert: Rock Big Ben Live Self - Guitars Super Hit Similar →
2014 Die Helene Fischer Show 2014 Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Joy of the Guitar Riff Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Queen + Adam Lambert: iHeart Radio Music Festival Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86 Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Queen: Days of Our Lives Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Queen + Paul Rodgers: Live in Ukraine Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Story of the Yardbirds Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Strat Pack: Live in Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Live Aid Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl Self (Vocals / Guitar) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Queen: Greatest Video Hits 2 Self - Queen Super Hit Similar →
2002 Queen: Greatest Video Hits Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Queen Phenomenon Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Queen: Champions of the World Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Pavarotti & Friends Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Queen - We Are The Champions - Final Live In Japan Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Queen: Greatest Flix II Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1991 Queen: Greatest Flix I and II Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1989 Queen : Rare Live – A Concert Through Time and Space Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1987 Queen: The Magic Years vol. 1 Self Super Hit Similar →
1986 Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium Guitars Super Hit Similar →
1985 Queen: Live Aid Guitar, Vocals Super Hit Similar →
1985 Live Aid Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 Queen: Live In Rio Self - Vocal, Guitar Super Hit Similar →
1982 We Will Rock You Self Super Hit Similar →
1981 Queen: Greatest Flix Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1977 Queen: Definitive Houston Self Super Hit Similar →
1974 Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74 Self Super Hit Similar →

Brian May - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brian May?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian May is "Rock: the origin" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Brian May acted in?

Brian May has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brian May?

Other notable films include "Queen : Rare Live – A Concert Through Time and Space", "Queen: Greatest Flix I and II", and "Queen : The American Dream".