Peter Frampton
Known for Acting · 57 credits
- Born
- 1950-04-22 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- Beckenham, London, England, United Kingdom
Biography
Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950) is an English-American guitarist, singer and songwriter who rose to prominence as a member of the rock bands the Herd and Humble Pie. Later in his career Frampton found success as a solo artist. He has released several albums, including his breakthrough album, the live release Frampton Comes Alive! (1976), which spawned several hit singles and has earned 8× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. He has also worked with acts such as Ringo Starr, the Who's John Entwistle, David Bowie, and both Matt Cameron and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam.
Frampton is best known for such hits as "Show Me the Way", "Baby, I Love Your Way", "Do You Feel Like We Do", and "I'm in You", which remain staples of classic rock radio. He has also appeared as himself in television shows such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Madam Secretary.
Peter Kenneth Frampton was born to Owen Frampton and Peggy (née ffitch) Frampton in Beckenham, Kent. He attended Bromley Technical High School, at which his father was a teacher and the head of the Art department. He first became interested in music when he was seven years old. Having discovered his grandmother's banjolele in the attic, he taught himself to play it, going on to later teach himself how to play guitar and piano as well. At the age of eight, he began taking classical music lessons.
His early influences came from Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and later the Ventures, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles. His father introduced him to the recordings of Belgian gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.
By the age of 12, Frampton played in a band called the Little Ravens. Both he and David Bowie, who was three years older, were pupils at Bromley Technical School where Frampton's father was Bowie's art teacher. The Little Ravens played on the same bill at school as Bowie's band, George and the Dragons. Peter and David would spend lunch breaks together, playing Buddy Holly songs.
Known For
TV Shows (20)
The Simpsons
1989
as Peter Frampton (voice)
Family Guy
1999
as Peter Frampton (voice)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Colbert Report
2005
as Self / Self (uncredited)
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Peter Frampton
The Voice
2011
as Self
Madam Secretary
2014
as Peter Frampton
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
2002
as Hugh Neutron (singing voice)
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Classic Albums
1997
as Self
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963
as Self - Musical Guest
Disco
1971
as Self
CMT Music Awards
2002
as Self - Presenter
Soundstage
2003
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
2006
as Self
Young Music Show
1978
Movies (37)
Almost Famous
2000
as Reg
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Billy Shears
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024
as Self
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
2014
as Self - Guitar
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
2020
as Self
Son of Dracula
1974
as The Count Downes
Lynyrd Skynyrd: One More For The Fans
2015
as Self
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
2014
as Self
Did Somebody Drop His Mouse?
1972
as Himself
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
2006
as Narrator
Peter Frampton Raw: An Acoustic Show
2017
as self
Let’s Spend the Night Together: Confessions of Rock’s Greatest Groupies
2010
as archive footage
Ritmo, amor y primavera
1981
The Best of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band So Far...
2001
as Himself
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey
1997
as Self
The Pedal Movie
2021
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
2006
as Self
Peter Frampton: Live at Soundstage
2007
as vocal, guitar
The Session Man
2025
as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
2006
as Self
FCA! 35 Tour: An Evening With Peter Frampton
2012
as Himself
Harley-Davidson: The Spirit of America
2005
as Self
Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks
1987
as Self
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019
as Self
Peter Frampton - Live in Detroit
2013
as Himself
David Bowie: Glass Spider
1988
The Players: Live in Nashville
2004
as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975
1975
Bachman
2018
Dear Jerry - Celebrating The Music of Jerry Garcia
2016
as Self
The Old Grey Whistle Test: Live for One Night Only
2018
Peter Frampton - DTE Energy Music Theatre 2015
2015
as Guitar/Vocals
The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
1989
The Life and Times of Steve Marriott
2000
Frampton Comes Alive II
2007
as Himself
Peter Frampton: Live In Brazil
1983
as Himself
Ringo Starr And His Fourth All Starr Band
1998
as Self
About Peter Frampton
Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950) is an English-American guitarist, singer and songwriter who rose to prominence as a member of the rock bands the Herd and Humble Pie. Later in his career Frampton found success as a solo artist. He has released several albums, including his breakthrough album, the live release Frampton Comes Alive! (1976), which spawned several hit singles and has earned 8× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. He has also worked with acts such as Ringo Starr, the Who's John Entwistle, David Bowie, and both Matt… With 57 credits spanning from 1953 to 2025, Peter Frampton has appeared in 37 films and 20 TV shows.
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Most Popular Peter Frampton Movies
- Almost Famous (2000) — as Reg
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) — as Billy Shears
- 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2024) — as Self
- The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) — as Self - Guitar
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 (2020) — as Self
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