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Malcolm Young(1953-2017)

  • Composer
  • Actor
  • Writer
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Malcolm Young
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AC/DC: Live At Donington
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Malcolm Young was born on 6 January 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a composer and actor, known for School of Rock (2003), Last Action Hero (1993) and Maximum Overdrive (1986). He was previously married to Linda. He died on 18 November 2017.
BornJanuary 6, 1953
DiedNovember 18, 2017(64)
BornJanuary 6, 1953
DiedNovember 18, 2017(64)
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  • Awards
    • 2 nominations

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AC/DC, Phil Rudd, Bon Scott, Cliff Williams, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young in AC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1980)
Angus Young and Malcolm Young in AC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1980)
AC/DC, Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, Cliff Williams, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young
AC/DC, Mark Evans, Phil Rudd, Bon Scott, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young in AC/DC: And Then There Was Rock (2005)

Known for:

Jack Black in School of Rock (2003)
School of Rock
7.2
  • Soundtrack("Highway to Hell", "Back in Black", "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)", "It's a Long Way to the Top")
  • 2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Austin O'Brien in Last Action Hero (1993)
Last Action Hero
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Big Gun")
  • 1993
Stephen King, Emilio Estevez, and Laura Harrington in Maximum Overdrive (1986)
Maximum Overdrive
5.4
  • Soundtrack("Sink the Pink", "Shake Your Foundations", "Who Made Who", "D.T.", "Ride On", "Chase The Ace", "Sink the Pink", "Shake Your Foundations", "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)", "Hell's Bells", "You Shook Me All Night Long")
  • 1986
Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Terrence Howard in Iron Man (2008)
Iron Man
7.9
  • Soundtrack("Back In Black")
  • 2008

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Composer

  • Steve'n'Seagulls - It's a Long Way to the Top (360 Live)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • AC/DC: Rock the Blues Away (2015)
    AC/DC: Rock the Blues Away
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • Steve'n'Seagulls: You Shook Me All Night Long
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • Angus Young in AC/DC: Rock or Bust (2014)
    AC/DC: Rock or Bust
    • Composer (music composed by)
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • AC/DC: Play Ball (2014)
    AC/DC: Play Ball
    • Composer (music composed by)
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • A.C.d.C. - Dall'Homo Sapiens a Napoleone
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2013
  • AC/DC: Shoot to Thrill (2010)
    AC/DC: Shoot to Thrill
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2010
  • AC/DC: Anything Goes (2009)
    AC/DC: Anything Goes
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2009
  • AC/DC: Rock 'n' Roll Train (2008)
    AC/DC: Rock 'n' Roll Train
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2008
  • AC/DC: Family Jewels (2005)
    AC/DC: Family Jewels
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2005
  • AC/DC: Satellite Blues (2000)
    AC/DC: Satellite Blues
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2000
  • AC/DC: Safe in New York City (2000)
    AC/DC: Safe in New York City
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2000
  • AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip (2000)
    AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2000
  • AC/DC: Cover You in Oil (1996)
    AC/DC: Cover You in Oil
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1996

Actor

  • AC/DC: Shoot to Thrill (2010)
    AC/DC: Shoot to Thrill
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 2010
  • AC/DC: Anything Goes (2009)
    AC/DC: Anything Goes
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 2009
  • AC/DC Live at the Circus Krone
    • Video
    • 2009
  • AC/DC - Black Ice Tour, São Paulo, Brasil 2009 (Bootleg)
    • Guitarra
    • 2009
  • AC/DC: Rock 'n' Roll Train (2008)
    AC/DC: Rock 'n' Roll Train
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 2008
  • AC/DC: Satellite Blues (2000)
    AC/DC: Satellite Blues
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 2000
  • AC/DC: Safe in New York City (2000)
    AC/DC: Safe in New York City
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 2000
  • AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip (2000)
    AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 2000
  • Howard Stern in Private Parts (1997)
    Private Parts
    • Malcolm Young - AC-DC Rhythm Guitar
    • 1997
  • AC/DC: Cover You in Oil (1996)
    AC/DC: Cover You in Oil
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 1996
  • AC/DC: Hail Caesar (1996)
    AC/DC: Hail Caesar
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 1996
  • AC/DC: Hard as a Rock (1995)
    AC/DC: Hard as a Rock
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 1995
  • AC/DC: Big Gun (1993)
    AC/DC: Big Gun
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • AC/DC: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Live (1992)
    AC/DC: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Live
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • AC/DC: Highway to Hell, Live (1992)
    AC/DC: Highway to Hell, Live
    • Malcolm Young
    • Music Video
    • 1992

Writer

  • Steve'n'Seagulls - It's a Long Way to the Top (360 Live)
    • Writer
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Steve'n'Seagulls: You Shook Me All Night Long
    • Writer
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls
    • Writer
    • Music Video
    • 2014

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AC/DC: Live At Donington
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AC/DC: Live At Donington

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Sony Music's AC/DC site
  • Alternative names
    • AC/DC
  • Height
    • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
  • Born
    • January 6, 1953
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • November 18, 2017
  • Spouse
    • Linda? - November 18, 2017 (his death, 2 children)
  • Relatives
      George Young(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Longtime guitarist and founding member (with brother Angus Young of the famous hard rock group AC/DC.
  • Quotes
    We've always been a true band. You won't find one any truer. AC/DC will always be AC/DC. Sometimes we'll do well, sometimes not so well, but the music of AC/DC will always be the same.
  • Nickname
    • Mal

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