Flea - Actor Profile

Flea

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 16, 1962
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About Flea

Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962), known professionally as Flea, is an Australian-American musician and actor. He is a founding member and bassist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Flea was born in Melbourne, Victoria; his family moved to Rye, New York, when he was four. After his parents divorced, Flea spent his childhood in the United States and Australia, before settling in California. At high school, he befriended singer Anthony Kiedis, with whom he formed the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1983. Flea is also a member of the supergroups Atoms for Peace, Antemasque, Pigface, and Rocket Juice & the Moon, and has played with acts including the Mars Volta, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Alanis Morissette, Young MC, Nirvana, What Is This?, Fear, and Jane's Addiction.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Flea 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 Flea'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), Flea remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live Earth Concert Wembley, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Flea Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Flea.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 FireAid Benefit Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird Self Hit Similar →
2024 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live at Tokyo Dome 2023 - Super Hit Similar →
2024 Inside Out 2 Jake (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2024 ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord Self Hit Similar →
2023 Red Hot Chili Peppers live at Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina November 24, 2023 Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
2023 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live at Tokyo Dome - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Babylon Bob Levine Hit Similar →
2022 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Austin City Limits Festival 2022 Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Sparks Brothers Self Hit Similar →
2021 What Drives Us Self Hit Similar →
2021 Arlo the Alligator Boy Ruff (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 Queen & Slim Mr. Shepherd Hit Similar →
2019 Toy Story 4 Caboom TV Announcer (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Boy Erased Brandon Hit Similar →
2017 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Rock in Rio Bass Super Hit Similar →
2017 Baby Driver Eddie Hit Similar →
2017 The Public Image Is Rotten Himself Hit Similar →
2015 Riley's First Date? Jordan's Fear (voice) Hit Similar →
2015 Inside Out Mind Worker Cop Jake (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Jaco Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live from the Basement bass, piano, backing vocals Super Hit Similar →
2012 My Own Private River Budd (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone Himself Hit Similar →
2007 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live Earth Concert Wembley Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Red Hot Chili Peppers : Live in Poland Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Self Hit Similar →
2006 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live at Fuji Rock Festival Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone Self Hit Similar →
2006 Red Hot Chili Peppers : Live at La Cigale Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live in Milan Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
2004 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live in Japan Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie Donald 'Donnie' Michael Thornberry (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 Red Hot Chili Peppers: [2001] Rock In Rio Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Off the Map Self Hit Similar →
1999 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Woodstock '99 Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
1999 "Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music Self Hit Similar →
1998 The Decline of Western Civilization Part III Self Hit Similar →
1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Musician Hit Similar →
1998 The Big Lebowski Nihilist Super Hit Similar →
1993 Nirvana: Live at Hollywood Rock Festival Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Red Hot Chili Peppers - What Hits!? Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks Self Hit Similar →
1991 My Own Private Idaho Budd Hit Similar →
1990 Back to the Future Part III Needles Super Hit Similar →
1990 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Psychedelic Sexfunk Live from Heaven Self Hit Similar →
1989 Back to the Future Part II Needles Super Hit Similar →
1988 Let's Get Lost Self Hit Similar →
1983 The Outsiders Soc (uncredited) Hit Similar →
N/A Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live at Rock am Ring (Rockpalast 2004) Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →

Flea - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Flea?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Flea is "Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live Earth Concert Wembley" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Flea acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Flea?

Other notable films include "Red Hot Chili Peppers : Live at La Cigale", "Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live at Rock am Ring (Rockpalast 2004)", and "Red Hot Chili Peppers live at Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina November 24, 2023".