Dave Matthews
Known for Acting · 67 credits
- Born
- 1967-01-09 (age 59)
- Place of birth
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Also known as
- David John 'Dave' Matthews · David John Matthews · Dave Matthews Band
Biography
Dave Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is a South African-American musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. He performs mainly with acoustic guitar and favors rhythm rather than solos in his playing.
Known For
TV Shows (14)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest / Self -Musical Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest
The Simpsons
1989
as Lloyd (voice)
House
2004
as Patrick Obyedkov
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
as Self
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self - Musical Guest
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
Pete the Cat
2017
as Papi (voice)
CMT Crossroads
2002
as Self
VH1 Storytellers
2005
The Adam Ray Show
2026
as Self - Guest
Movies (53)
Just Go with It
2011
as Ian Maxtone Jones
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
as Salesman
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
as James T. O'Skanlon
Because of Winn-Dixie
2005
as Otis
Where the Red Fern Grows
2003
as Will Coleman
America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
as Self - Performer
Before the Music Dies
2006
as Self - Musician
Lake City
2008
as Red
Hope for Haiti Now
2010
as Self
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
1999
as Self
A Child's Garden of Poetry
2011
as Self (voice)
Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars
as Himself
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024
as Self
Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America
2002
as Himself
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
2023
as Self
Santana: In Concert
2005
as Self - Guitar, Vocals
A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
2011
as Self
Santana: Supernatural Live
2000
as Self
Dave Matthews Band - Across The Pond
2009
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Live at Radio City
2007
as Guitar, Vocals
Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
2020
as Self
Go Further
2003
as Self
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
1997
as Self
Dave Matthews Band: Listener Supported
1999
as Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews Band: Live at Folsom Field
2002
as Dave Matthews
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
2022
as Self
Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary Concert
2005
as Self
Dave Matthews Band: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion - July 26, 2025
2025
Life According to Sam
2013
as Self
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!
2001
as Self
Dave Matthews Band: The Videos 1994-2001
2001
as Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews Band - Concert for Charlottesville
2017
as Self
Dave Matthews Band: The Gorge
2004
as Dave Matthews
Hard Rock Calling 2009
2009
as Self
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2023
as Self
Dave Matthews Band: The Central Park Concert
2003
as Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews Band: Sound Advice Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL - 9/14/07
2007
Dave Matthews Band: UMB Bank Pavilion - Maryland Heights, MO - 5/30/06
2006
Dave Matthews Band: Away From the World
2012
as Himself
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton
2012
as Self
Enormous: The Gorge Story
2021
Larger than Life in 3D
2009
as Himself
Dave Matthews Band: Live at Piedmont Park
2007
as Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews Band - Austin City Limits
2009
Dave Matthews Band: Live from the Beacon Theatre
2009
as Singer
Semente da Música Brasileira
2018
as Self
Dave Matthews Band - Live in Lisbon, Portugal
2024
Dave Matthews Band Live From Jacksonville Arena
2014
Dave Matthews Band: Comcast Theatre
as Vocal
Blue Man Group: Sing Along
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Farm Aid Live
2014
Dave Matthews Band: Live Trax 36 - Alpine Valley Music Theatre
2015
Dave Matthews Band: Weekend On The Rocks
2005
as Dave Matthews
About Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is a South African-American musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. He performs mainly with acoustic guitar and favors rhythm rather than solos in his playing. With 67 credits spanning from 1975 to 2026, Dave Matthews has appeared in 53 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Dave Matthews Movies
- Just Go with It (2011) — as Ian Maxtone Jones
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) — as Salesman
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) — as James T. O'Skanlon
- Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) — as Otis
- Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) — as Will Coleman
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