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Joe Elliott(I)

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  • Composer
  • Writer
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Joe Elliott and Def Leppard
Art Officially Favored is the story of the struggles and passion of Michael Masley, an unusual street musician who has influenced everyone from the common man to famous musicians for the past 25 years with his world renowned 'bowhammers' technique on his
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Joe Elliott was born on 1 August 1959 in Sheffield, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Last Action Hero (1993), Encino Man (1992) and Rock of Ages (2012). He has been married to Kristine E. Wunschel since 1 September 2004. They have two children. He was previously married to Karla Rhamdani.
BornAugust 1, 1959
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BornAugust 1, 1959
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Photos17

Joe Elliott in Def Leppard Viva! Hysteria Concert (2013)
Joe Elliott in Def Leppard Viva! Hysteria Concert (2013)
Joe Elliott, Vivian Campbell, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen, and Def Leppard in Def Leppard Viva! Hysteria Concert (2013)
Joe Elliott, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage, Phil Collen, and Def Leppard in Def Leppard Viva! Hysteria Concert (2013)
Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, and Def Leppard in Def Leppard Viva! Hysteria Concert (2013)
Nick Cannon, Joe Elliott, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage, Phil Collen, and Def Leppard in America's Got Talent (2006)
Joe Elliott, Vivian Campbell, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen, and Def Leppard
Joe Elliott, Vivian Campbell, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen, and Def Leppard
Joe Elliott, Vivian Campbell, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen, and Def Leppard
Joe Elliott and Def Leppard
Joe Elliott and Def Leppard
Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, and Def Leppard

Known for:

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Austin O'Brien in Last Action Hero (1993)
Last Action Hero
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Two Steps Behind")
  • 1993
Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
Encino Man
5.8
  • Soundtrack("Let's Get Rocked")
  • 1992
Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman, Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand, Diego Boneta, and Julianne Hough in Rock of Ages (2012)
Rock of Ages
5.9
  • Soundtrack("Rock of Ages", "Pour Some Sugar on Me", "Bringin' on the Heartbreak")
  • 2012
Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Izabella Miko, Bridget Moynahan, and Piper Perabo in Coyote Ugly (2000)
Coyote Ugly
5.7
  • Soundtrack("Pour Some Sugar On Me")
  • 2000

Credits

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Actor

  • Def Leppard: Kick (2022)
    Def Leppard: Kick
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2022
  • Def Leppard: We All Need Christmas (2018)
    Def Leppard: We All Need Christmas
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2018
  • Def Leppard: Personal Jesus (2018)
    Def Leppard: Personal Jesus
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2018
  • Def Leppard: We Belong (2016)
    Def Leppard: We Belong
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Def Leppard: Man Enough (2016)
    Def Leppard: Man Enough
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Def Leppard: Dangerous (2016)
    Def Leppard: Dangerous
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Def Leppard: Let's Go (2015)
    Def Leppard: Let's Go
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • Def Leppard: C'mon C'mon (2008)
    Def Leppard: C'mon C'mon
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2008
  • Def Leppard: Feat. Tim McGraw: Nine Lives (2008)
    Def Leppard: Feat. Tim McGraw: Nine Lives
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2008
  • Def Leppard: Rock On (2006)
    Def Leppard: Rock On
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2006
  • Def Leppard: No Matter What (2005)
    Def Leppard: No Matter What
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2005
  • Def Leppard: Long, Long Way to Go (2003)
    Def Leppard: Long, Long Way to Go
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2003
  • Def Leppard: Now (2002)
    Def Leppard: Now
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 2002
  • Dark Realm (2000)
    Dark Realm
    • Ghost Leon
    • TV Series
    • 2001
  • Def Leppard: Goodbye (1999)
    Def Leppard: Goodbye
    • Joe Elliott
    • Music Video
    • 1999

Composer

  • Def Leppard: We Belong (2016)
    Def Leppard: We Belong
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Def Leppard: Man Enough (2016)
    Def Leppard: Man Enough
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Def Leppard: Dangerous (2016)
    Def Leppard: Dangerous
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Def Leppard: Let's Go (2015)
    Def Leppard: Let's Go
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • Def Leppard: Feat. Tim McGraw: Nine Lives (2008)
    Def Leppard: Feat. Tim McGraw: Nine Lives
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2008
  • Def Leppard: Best of the Videos (2004)
    Def Leppard: Best of the Videos
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2004
  • Mariah Carey: Bringin' on the Heartbreak (2003)
    Mariah Carey: Bringin' on the Heartbreak
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2003
  • Classic Albums (1997)
    Classic Albums
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2003
  • Def Leppard: Now (2002)
    Def Leppard: Now
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2002
  • Def Leppard: All I Want Is Everything (1996)
    Def Leppard: All I Want Is Everything
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1996
  • Def Leppard: When Love & Hate Collide (1995)
    Def Leppard: When Love & Hate Collide
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1995
  • Def Leppard: I Wanna Touch U (1993)
    Def Leppard: I Wanna Touch U
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Def Leppard: Tonight (1993)
    Def Leppard: Tonight
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Def Leppard: Heaven Is (1993)
    Def Leppard: Heaven Is
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Def Leppard: Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion) (1992)
    Def Leppard: Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1992

Writer

  • The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection (2005)
    The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 2005
  • The Offspring: Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) (1998)
    The Offspring: Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)
    • Writer
    • Music Video
    • 1998

Videos3

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Official Trailer
Jobriath A.D.
Trailer 2:29
Jobriath A.D.
Art Officially Favored
Trailer 3:14
Art Officially Favored

Personal details

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    • Official Site
    • Official Site - Def Leppard
  • Alternative names
    • Joe Elliot
  • Height
    • 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
  • Born
    • August 1, 1959
    • Sheffield, England, UK
  • Spouses
      Kristine E. WunschelSeptember 1, 2004 - present (2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Interview
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Lead singer of the rock band Def Leppard.
  • Quotes
    You better wake up and smell the roses before they're on your coffin lid!
  • Trademark
    Raspy, melodic vocals
  • Nickname
    • Zeff

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