Ed O'Brien - Actor Profile

Ed O'Brien

Sound
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 15, 1968
Birth Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

About Ed O'Brien

Ed O'Brien is a British musician and songwriter, best known as one of the guitarists and founding members of the British band Radiohead.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ed O'Brien reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Ed O'Brien'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ed O'Brien remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Radiohead: Outside Lands 2016, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ed O'Brien Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ed O'Brien's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Radiohead: Outside Lands 2016 (2016) movie poster
★10.0

Radiohead: Outside Lands 2016: SETLIST: 1 Burn the Witch -- 2 Daydreaming -- 3 Ful Stop -- 4 2 + 2 = 5 -- 5 Bodysnatchers -- 6 Climbing Up the Walls -

Radiohead: Outside Lands 2016

2016•Music
★10.0
Radiohead: NOS Alive! 2016 (2016) movie poster
★10.0

Radiohead: NOS Alive! 2016: Radiohead performs at NOS Alive! festival on July 8, 2016 Setlist: 1. Burn the Witch 2. Daydreaming 3. Decks Dark 4

Radiohead: NOS Alive! 2016

2016•Music
★10.0
Radiohead: Live At Radio City Music Hall 1998 (1998) movie poster
★10.0

Radiohead: Live At Radio City Music Hall 1998: SETLIST: 1 Meeting In The Aisle -- 2 Airbag -- 3 Karma Police -- 4 Talk Show Host -- 5 Exit Music (for a film) -- 6 Pla

Radiohead: Live At Radio City Music Hall 1998

1998•Music
★10.0
Radiohead: Lollapalooza Festival Chicago 2016 (2016) movie poster
★10.0

Radiohead: Lollapalooza Festival Chicago 2016: SETLIST: 1 Burn The Witch -- 2 Daydreaming -- 3 Ful Stop -- 4 2 + 2 = 5 -- 5 Myxomatosis -- 6 My Iron Lung -- 7 Climbin

Radiohead: Lollapalooza Festival Chicago 2016

2016•Music
★10.0
Radiohead: Eurockéennes 1997 (1997) movie poster
★10.0

Radiohead: Eurockéennes 1997: SETLIST: 1 Lucky-- 2 Bones-- 3 Airbag-- 4 My Iron Lung-- 5 Exit Music (for a Film)-- 6 The Bends-- 7 No Surprises-- 8 T

Radiohead: Eurockéennes 1997

1997

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ed O'Brien.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Radiohead: Live in São Paulo 2018 Self Flop Similar →
2018 Radiohead | Live in Lima, Peru Self Flop Similar →
2017 Radiohead | Main Square Self Flop Similar →
2017 Radiohead | Rock Werchter 2017 Self Flop Similar →
2017 Radiohead | Best Kept Secret 2017 Self Flop Similar →
2017 Radiohead | Live at I-Days 2017 Self Flop Similar →
2017 Radiohead | NorthSide 2017 Self Flop Similar →
2017 Radiohead: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2017 Himself Flop Similar →
2016 Radiohead: Outside Lands 2016 Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Radiohead: Lollapalooza Festival Chicago 2016 Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Radiohead: NOS Alive! 2016 Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Radiohead: OpenAir Festival St. Gallen 2016 Self Flop Similar →
2012 Radiohead: Austin City Limits 2012 Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Radiohead: The King Of Limbs – Live From The Basement Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Radiohead | Logical Emotions Self Flop Similar →
2010 Radiohead for Haiti 2010 Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Radiohead: Live in Poland 2009 Self Flop Similar →
2009 Radiohead: Live in Praha 2009 Self Hit Similar →
2009 Radiohead | Rain Down: Live in Brazil (Rio) Self Flop Similar →
2009 From the Basement Self - Radiohead Average Similar →
2009 Radiohead: The Bends (Bonus DVD) Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2008 Radiohead: Saitama Super Arena 2008 Self Flop Similar →
2008 Radiohead: In Rainbows - From the Basement Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Radiohead: Live From 93 Feet East, London Self Flop Similar →
2008 Radiohead: Live in Japan 2008 Self Flop Similar →
2007 Scotch Mist: A Film with Radiohead in It Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Radiohead | OK Computer: A Classic Album Under Review Self Flop Similar →
2006 Radiohead | Rock en Seine Self Flop Similar →
2006 Radiohead: Bonnaroo Festival 2006 Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Coachella Self (with Radiohead) Average Similar →
2005 Glastonbury Anthems: The Best of Glastonbury 1994-2004 Self Flop Similar →
2004 The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth of All Time Self Flop Similar →
2003 Radiohead: Homework: An Unauthorized Documentary Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2003 Radiohead: ARTE music planet Self Flop Similar →
2003 Radiohead: Glastonbury 2003 Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Radiohead: Live at MTV's $2 Bill 2003 Self Average Similar →
2003 Radiohead: Eurockéennes 2003 Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Radiohead: Rock AM Ring 2001 Self Flop Similar →
2001 Radiohead: Live in Vaison-la-Romaine Self Flop Similar →
2001 Reflections on Kid A Self Flop Similar →
2000 Radiohead: Live From A Tent In Dublin Self Flop Similar →
1998 7 Television Commercials Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Radiohead: Live At Radio City Music Hall 1998 Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Meeting People Is Easy Self Hit Similar →
1997 Radiohead: Eurockéennes 1997 Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Radiohead: Glastonbury 1997 Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 Radiohead: Pinkpop 1996 Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 Radiohead: Live at the Chicago Metro 1996 Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Radiohead: Live at The Astoria 1994 Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 Radiohead: Reading Festival 1994 Self Super Hit Similar →

Ed O'Brien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ed O'Brien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ed O'Brien is "Radiohead: Outside Lands 2016" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ed O'Brien acted in?

Ed O'Brien has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ed O'Brien?

Other notable films include "Radiohead: NOS Alive! 2016", "Radiohead: Live At Radio City Music Hall 1998", and "Radiohead: Lollapalooza Festival Chicago 2016".