Neil Peart
Known for Acting · 50 credits
- Born
- 1952-09-12
- Died
- 2020-01-07
- Place of birth
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Also known as
- Neil Ellwood Peart · Rush
Biography
A Canadian musician and author. He is the drummer for the rock band Rush. Peart grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario (now part of St. Catharines). During adolescence, he floated from regional band to regional band in pursuit of a career as a full-time drummer. After a discouraging stint in England to concentrate on his music, Peart returned home, where he joined a local Toronto band, Rush, in the summer of 1974. Early in his career, Peart's performance style was deeply rooted in hard rock. He drew most of his inspiration from drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham, players who were at the forefront of the British hard rock scene. As time passed, however, he began to emulate jazz and big band musicians Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In 1994, Peart became a friend and pupil of jazz instructor Freddie Gruber. It was during this time that Peart decided to revamp his playing style by incorporating jazz and swing components. Gruber was also responsible for introducing him to the products of Drum Workshop, the company whose products Peart currently endorses. Peart has received numerous awards for his musical performances, and is known for his technical proficiency and stamina. In addition to being a musician, Peart is also a prolific writer, having published several memoirs about his travels. Peart is also Rush's primary lyricist. In writing lyrics for Rush, Peart addresses universal themes and diverse subject matter including science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy, as well as secular, humanitarian and libertarian themes. All four of his books are travel-based non-fiction, though they diverge into his life and these subjects as well. Peart currently resides in Santa Monica, California with his wife, photographer Carrie Nuttall, and daughter, Olivia Louise. He also has a home in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, and spends time in Toronto for recording purposes.
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Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (48)
I Love You, Man
2009
as Neil Peart - Rush
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
2007
as Neil Peart of Rush (voice)
Toronto Rocks
2003
as Self
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010
as Self
Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
2011
as Himself
Rush in Rio
2003
as Self - Drums, percussion
Rush: R40 Live
2015
as Himself on Drums, Percussion
Rush: Time Stand Still
2016
as Himself
Rush: A Show of Hands
1989
as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
2009
as Self
Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
1986
as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
2021
as Himself
Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
2010
as Himself
Rush: R30
2005
as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Beware of Mr. Baker
2012
as Self
Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
2013
as Himself
RUSH: Time Machine
2011
as Self
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
1985
as Himself
Through the Camera Eye
1985
Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
2014
as Himself / Musician
Buddy Rich Memorial Concert
2009
Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
2017
as Himself
The Boys in Brazil
2003
RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
2019
as Himself
Neil Peart: Fire On Ice, The Making Of "The Hockey Theme"
2010
as Himself
Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976
as Himself
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
2008
as Himself - Drums
Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
2007
as Himself
Neil Peart: A Work in Progress
2002
as Himself
Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
2022
as Drums and Percussion
Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
2023
as Drums and Percussion
Inner Rush
2012
as Self
Rush: Exit... Stage Left
1982
as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
2016
as Himself
Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
2016
as Himself
Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
2014
as Himself
Neil Peart - Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance
2011
as Himself
Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)
2026
Rush: Chronicles
1990
as Himself - Drums, Percussion
Rush: 2112
2012
as Himself
Neil Peart: Anatomy of a Drum Solo
2005
as Himself
Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
2014
as Himself
Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
2018
as Himself
Rush : Working Men
2009
as Himself
The Making of Burning for Buddy
2006
as Himself
Rush: A View From The Palace
1994
as Himself
Rush: Different Stages - Live
1998
as Drums and Percussion
Rush: R40
2014
as Himself
About Neil Peart
A Canadian musician and author. He is the drummer for the rock band Rush. Peart grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario (now part of St. Catharines). During adolescence, he floated from regional band to regional band in pursuit of a career as a full-time drummer. After a discouraging stint in England to concentrate on his music, Peart returned home, where he joined a local Toronto band, Rush, in the summer of 1974. Early in his career, Peart's performance style was deeply rooted in hard rock. He drew most of his inspiration from drummers such as Ke… With 50 credits spanning from 1982 to 2026, Neil Peart has appeared in 48 films and 2 TV shows.
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- I Love You, Man (2009) — as Neil Peart - Rush
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (2007) — as Neil Peart of Rush (voice)
- Toronto Rocks (2003) — as Self
- Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010) — as Self
- Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush (2011) — as Himself
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