Alex Van Halen

Alex Van Halen

Born: May 8, 1953
in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Alexander Arthur Van Halen (born May 8, 1953) is a Dutch American musician, and the drummer and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen. Initially, his brother Eddie played drums, while Alex practiced guitar. After spending time playing Eddie's drum kit, Alex became more skilled at the drums than Eddie.

In 1974, the Van Halen brothers, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony formed a band, simply called Van Halen. They were signed to Warner Brothers in 1977 and released their debut album in 1978. The two brothers are the only members of Van Halen who have been in the band for its entire duration.

Movies for Alex Van Halen...

Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Title: Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Character: Self
Released: August 21, 2023
Type: Movie
Van Halen in a blistering performance at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England on 18 August 1984 to a rabid crowd of 95,000. David Lee Roth's last UK appearance with the band.
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The Dirt
Title: The Dirt
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: March 22, 2019
Type: Movie
The story of Mötley Crüe and their rise from the Sunset Strip club scene of the early 1980s to superstardom.
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Van Halen The Downtown Sessions
Title: Van Halen The Downtown Sessions
Released: February 7, 2012
Type: Movie
Released with the Deluxe Version of Van Halen's A Different Kind of Truth album, The Downtown Sessions is a bonus DVD containing acoustic versions of "Panama", "You and Your Blues (Intro)", "You and Your Blues" and "Beautiful Girls".
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Van Halen - In Concert
Title: Van Halen - In Concert
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: March 11, 2011
Type: Movie
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Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Title: Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
"The VAN HALEN Story: The Early Years", chronicles the rise of four young musicians from their formative years to their transformation into a worldwide phenomenon. Hear the group's gripping tale told by the people who were there when it all began childhood friends, fellow musicians, roadies, bodyguards, producers, and the band themselves. Rare footage and never-before-seen photos help to further document their remarkable story.
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Van Halen : Live from Australia
Title: Van Halen : Live from Australia
Character: Self (Drums)
Released: April 9, 1998
Type: Movie
Live from Austalia 1998
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Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Title: Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Character: Drums
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
A collection of music videos from one of the most successful rock and roll bands ever. From the David Lee Roth era to the Sammy Hagar era, you'll find just about every popular video from the guitar driven band that was ever produced.
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Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Title: Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Character: Drums
Released: March 11, 1995
Type: Movie
-- Opening - Jon Stewart -- -- The Seventh Seal -- -- Big Fat Money -- -- Don't Tell Me(What Love Can Do) -- -- Amsterdam -- -- When It's Love -- -- Feelin' -- -- Edward's Solo -- -- Why Can't This Be Love -- -- Finish What Ya Started -- -- Right Now --
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Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Title: Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Character: Drums
Released: February 23, 1993
Type: Movie
Live: Right Here, Right Now. is the one and only live album by American hard rock band Van Halen, released in 1993. The album combines songs performed over two nights in May 1992 at the Selland Arena in Fresno, CA. The bulk of the songs on this album were from the first night, such as the solos performed by Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar.
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Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Title: Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Character: Self (Drums)
Released: February 1, 1989
Type: Movie
This show is the only known show from the 'OU812 Tour' that was professionally filmed.
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Van Halen - Live Without A Net
Title: Van Halen - Live Without A Net
Character: Self (Drums)
Released: September 15, 1987
Type: Movie
Live Without a Net is a live concert video of Van Halen recorded in New Haven, Connecticut in 1986, and released the following year. It was of their performance on August 27, 1986 at New Haven's Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The 90-minute release removed a few songs from the full performance. While the band attempted to record the previous night, audio problems prevented it from being used, although some video footage from that night would later surface in music videos. The concerts were part of the 5150 Tour, supporting the album of the same name, Van Halen's first with lead singer Sammy Hagar.
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Title: MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1984
Type: TV
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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Van Halen Live at US Festival
Title: Van Halen Live at US Festival
Character: Himself
Released: May 29, 1983
Type: Movie
Van Halen live on the 29th of May, 1983 at the US Festival
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Van Halen - Live In Largo
Title: Van Halen - Live In Largo
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Van Halen - Live at the Capital Center in Largo, MD 1982
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Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Title: Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Character: Drums
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Live performance of Van Halen in 1986 at New Haven