Les Claypool - Actor Profile

Les Claypool

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
38Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 29, 1963
Birth Place: Richmond, California, USA

About Les Claypool

Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming,whammy bar bends (unusual on a bass guitar) and slapping.

Les Claypool Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Les Claypool reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Les Claypool's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Les Claypool's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Residents - A Documentary, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Les Claypool Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Les Claypool has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Primus Interstellar Drum Derby - Flop Similar →
2024 The Residents - A Documentary Leslie Claypool Super Hit Similar →
2022 South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert Self (Primus) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Precious Metals Pachyderm Gold Flop Similar →
2020 Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station - Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents Himself Hit Similar →
2014 Primus: Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble - Flop Similar →
2014 The Murders of Brandywine Theater Moxxy (voice) Flop Similar →
2013 Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool self Flop Similar →
2013 Primus: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese Bass, Vocals Flop Similar →
2011 Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone Self Hit Similar →
2011 Primus - Bonnaroo - Flop Similar →
2011 Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story Himself Hit Similar →
2010 Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Pig Hunt Preacher Flop Similar →
2007 Electric Apricot Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich Average Similar →
2007 Les Claypool: Fancy himself Average Similar →
2006 Primus - Blame It On The Fish Self Flop Similar →
2005 Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel himself Flop Similar →
2005 Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth Self (Archival Footage) Flop Similar →
2004 Primus: Hallucino-Genetics Bass Average Similar →
2003 Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People Himself Average Similar →
2003 Gov't Mule: The Deepest End Self - Bass Flop Similar →
2002 Rising Low Self Hit Similar →
2001 We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll Self (Primus) Average Similar →
1998 Primus - Videoplasty - Flop Similar →
1998 Chef Aid: Behind The Menu Self Flop Similar →
1998 Primus: Live at Irving Plaza - Flop Similar →
1998 Primus - Horrible Swill - Flop Similar →
1997 Pink as the Day She Was Born - Flop Similar →
1997 Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley - Flop Similar →
1996 Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 Primus: Woodstock 94 bass, vocals Super Hit Similar →
1991 Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey Primus Average Similar →
1991 Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese - Flop Similar →
N/A Primus - Cheesy Home Video - Flop Similar →
N/A Cheesy Home Video - Flop Similar →

Les Claypool - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Les Claypool?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Les Claypool is "The Residents - A Documentary" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Les Claypool acted in?

Les Claypool has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Les Claypool?

Other notable films include "The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues", "South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert", and "Primus: Woodstock 94".

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