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Malcolm Young(1953-2017)

  • Composer
  • Actor
  • Writer
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Malcolm Young
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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 married to Linda. He died on 18 November 2017 in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
BornJanuary 6, 1953
DiedNovember 18, 2017(64)
BornJanuary 6, 1953
DiedNovember 18, 2017(64)
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  • Awards
    • 2 nominations total

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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

Credits

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Composer



  • TheSnakeCharmer
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 2015–2025
  • Steve'n'Seagulls - It's a Long Way to the Top (360 Live)
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2017
  • AC/DC: Rock the Blues Away (2015)
    AC/DC: Rock the Blues Away
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2015
  • Steve'n'Seagulls: You Shook Me All Night Long
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2015
  • Angus Young in AC/DC: Rock or Bust (2014)
    AC/DC: Rock or Bust
    7.9
    Music Video
    • Composer (music composed by)
    • 2014
  • AC/DC: Play Ball (2014)
    AC/DC: Play Ball
    7.8
    Music Video
    • Composer (music composed by)
    • 2014
  • Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2014
  • A.C.d.C. - Dall'Homo Sapiens a Napoleone
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 2013
  • AC/DC: Shoot to Thrill (2010)
    AC/DC: Shoot to Thrill
    7.6
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2010
  • Tiny Tim: Highway to Hell
    Video
    • Composer
    • 2010
  • AC/DC: Anything Goes (2009)
    AC/DC: Anything Goes
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2009
  • AC/DC: Rock 'n' Roll Train (2008)
    AC/DC: Rock 'n' Roll Train
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2008
  • AC/DC: Family Jewels (2005)
    AC/DC: Family Jewels
    8.5
    Video
    • Composer
    • 2005
  • AC/DC: Satellite Blues (2000)
    AC/DC: Satellite Blues
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2000
  • AC/DC: Safe in New York City (2000)
    AC/DC: Safe in New York City
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2000

Actor



  • AC/DC: Shoot to Thrill (2010)
    AC/DC: Shoot to Thrill
    7.6
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 2010
  • AC/DC: Anything Goes (2009)
    AC/DC: Anything Goes
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 2009
  • AC/DC Live at the Circus Krone
    Video
    • 2009
  • AC/DC - Black Ice Tour, São Paulo, Brasil 2009 (Bootleg) (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
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 2008
  • AC/DC: Highway to Hell
    • 2008
  • AC/DC: In Performance
    • 2006
  • AC/DC: Satellite Blues (2000)
    AC/DC: Satellite Blues
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 2000
  • AC/DC: Safe in New York City (2000)
    AC/DC: Safe in New York City
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 2000
  • AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip (2000)
    AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 2000
  • Howard Stern in Private Parts (1997)
    Private Parts
    6.9
    • Malcolm Young - AC-DC Rhythm Guitar
    • 1997
  • AC/DC: Cover You in Oil (1996)
    AC/DC: Cover You in Oil
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 1996
  • AC/DC: Hail Caesar (1996)
    AC/DC: Hail Caesar
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 1996
  • AC/DC: Hard as a Rock (1995)
    AC/DC: Hard as a Rock
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 1995
  • AC/DC: Big Gun (1993)
    AC/DC: Big Gun
    7.5
    Music Video
    • Malcolm Young
    • 1993

Writer



  • Steve'n'Seagulls - It's a Long Way to the Top (360 Live)
    Music Video
    • Writer
    • 2017
  • Steve'n'Seagulls: You Shook Me All Night Long
    Music Video
    • Writer
    • 2015
  • Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls
    Music Video
    • Writer
    • 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
    • Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia(complications from dementia)
  • 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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