Gene Simmons
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Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; August 25, 1949) is an Israeli American rock bassist, singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and businessman. Known as "The Demon," he is the bassist/vocalist of Kiss, a hard rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s. Simmons was ranked number 12 in Roadrunner's list of 50 Best Frontmen in Metal History.
Known for
Credits
Why Him? (2016)
as Gene Simmons
Be Cool (2005)
as Gene Simmons
The New Guy (2002)
as Reverend
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)
as Self
Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)
as Malak Al Rahim
Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015)
as Demon (voice)
Extract (2009)
as Joe Adler
Detroit Rock City (1999)
as Kiss
Runaway (1984)
as Dr. Charles Luther
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006)
as Self
Trick or Treat (1986)
as Nuke
Armed Response (2017)
as Male Suspect
In Search of Tomorrow (2022)
as Self - Interviewee
Detroit Metal City (2008)
as Jack Il Dark
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
as Self
Never Too Young to Die (1986)
as Velvet Von Ragnar
Kiss: Unplugged (1996)
Actor
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas (2001)
as Himself (voice)
KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978)
as The Demon
The Fairly OddParents: Wishology! (2009)
as Himself (voice)
Wish You Were Dead (2002)
as Vinny
Kiss: Konfidential (1993)
as Self
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001)
as Self (uncredited)
Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll (2018)
as Self
Red Surf (1989)
as Doc
Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration (2020)
as Self
Rammstein in Amerika (2015)
as Self
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)
as Self
We Are X (2016)
as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)
as Self
At Any Cost (2000)
as Dennis Berg
Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe (2009)
as Self
Expecting Mary (2010)
as Taylor
Satan’s Top Forty (2001)
as Self
Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer (2025)
as Self
Love Meets in the Sunshine (—)
Actor
Kiss: Live in Tokyo (1977)
Actor
Kiss: Symphony (2003)
as vocals, bass
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2014)
as Self
VH1 Rock Honors (2006)
as Self
Kiss: Beyond the Makeup (2001)
Actor
Kiss: Young Music Show (1977)
Actor
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale (2016)
as Self
The Ringmaster (2019)
as Self
Rock Camp: The Movie (2021)
as Self
Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976 (1976)
Actor
That '70s KISS Show (2002)
as Himself
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine (2019)
as Self - KISS
Kiss: The Lost Concert (2003)
Actor
Kiss Rocks Vegas (2016)
as Bass / Lead Vocals
KISS: Destroys Anaheim (1976)
as Self
The Rainbow (2019)
as Self
KISS Frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley (2022)
as Self
Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978 (1978)
Actor
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)
Actor
Kiss: São Paulo, 1994 (1994)
Actor
Satan’s Top 40 (2001)
as Self
Molly: The Real Thing (2016)
as Self
KISS 2020 Goodbye (2020)
as The Demon
KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close Up (2001)
as Himself
Sample This (2013)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
From Tokyo to You (2025)
as Self - Archive Footage
Kiss: Japan Monster (2013)
as Self
Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake (2023)
as Self
Quem KISS Teve (1983)
as Self
Kiss Exposed (1987)
as Self
KISS - Love Gun (2004)
as Bass Guitar,Singing
![Kiss [1984] Quebec '84](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/fChx3iVKJFBtRJ34fwOgM5FtrlD.jpg)
Kiss [1984] Quebec '84 (1984)
Actor
Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019 (2019)
Actor
![Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/lf6oSWerE7KaQEbsxefHEQPZ2Lt.jpg)
Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile (1994)
Actor
The Great Satan (2018)
as Self (archive footage)
![Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/6OqV8LApSokCYLk4kF1Yur6kqem.jpg)
Kiss [1983] If It Is Too Loud, You Are Too Old (1983)
Actor
![Kiss [1977] New York](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/xF0HHxAuMUa6rcw9UvtRXA5ipmM.jpg)
Kiss [1977] New York (1977)
Actor
KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive! (2003)
Actor
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991) (2007)
as Self
The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe (2013)
as Bass, Vocals
Kiss: Live in Tokyo 1988 (1988)
Actor
Kiss: Animalize Live Uncensored (1984)
as Bass
KISS: Asylum Tour New York (1985)
as Self
The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015)
as Self
Kiss My Ass: The Video (1994)
as Self
KISS Kruise IV (2014)
as Self
Rock-A-Big Baby (1997)
as Gene Simmons
Kiss - Live in Nurburgring (2012)
as Vocals/Bass
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977) (2006)
as Self
Kiss [1996] Irvine (1996)
Actor
Truth About Rock (1989)
Actor
Kiss [1980] 1980 TV Compilation (1980)
as Self
Året var 1976 (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
Kiss - Winterland Or Hell (1975)
Actor
Kiss [1982] Videos From The Elder (1982)
Actor
![Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/wsvaayzXVlQKX55TZHOOiuunBQx.jpg)
Kiss [1990] Detroit 1990 (1990)
as Bass
Larger Than Life II (2018)
as Bass, Vocals
![Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/bqerjTkvWSyjdEBFD87JE5hBXsH.jpg)
Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose (1974)
Actor
Cum On Feel The Noize (2017)
as Self
KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo (2012)
as Himself - Vocals, Bass
Kiss - Hellfest 2023 (2023)
as Bass / Lead Vocals
KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP (—)
as Self
The Vinnie Vincent Collection (2017)
Actor
KISS: End of the Road (2023)
Actor
Kiss: Creatures of the Night - 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition (2022)
as Self
Larger Than Life (2018)
as Bass, Vocals
![Kiss [1992] The Palace '92](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/cuSq9bI7TFtlu4jJlPdtN8vhvgz.jpg)
Kiss [1992] The Palace '92 (1992)
Actor
When KISS Ruled the World (2004)
as Himself
![Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/zUG2JzT1YZ6g94ZRzJdTwV40tU4.jpg)
Kiss [2000] The Last Kiss (2000)
as Himself
Kiss: Rock the Nation Live (2005)
as Self
![Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/nXu1KEHHPbDUJqvIS5lGfdp4saz.jpg)
Kiss [1983] Ao Vivo (1983)
Actor
Rock n Roll Meltdown (1988)
as Himself
Kiss: Live At Coventry (1973)
Actor
The Best of KISS: 20th Century Masters (2004)
as Bass, Vocals
Kiss: The Second Coming (1998)
as Self
Kiss - Live In Japan - Udo Music Festival (2006)
Actor
Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast (2012)
Actor
Kiss: X-Treme Close Up (1992)
as Self
Kiss [2006] VH1 Hanging With Gene & Paul (2006)
Actor
![Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/93GWICf7U9jVxbKSDnkZaYnF1Of.jpg)
Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss (1979)
Actor
KISS Loves You (2004)
as Himself
Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring (2010)
as Vocals, Bass
KISS: Unauthorized (2005)
as Bass, Vocal
![Kiss [1974] Long Beach](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/5YdfQDFi6qBo7Jl3rYIptFJB8mr.jpg)
Kiss [1974] Long Beach (1974)
Actor
Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume II (—)
as Self
KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002 (2002)
as Bass, Vocals
Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City (2012)
Actor
Kiss [1983] Creatures Of The Night 20th Anniversary Media Collection (1983)
as Self
Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25, (1976)
as Bass
KISS Rok' N Rosemont! (2023)
Actor
KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE (2009)
Actor
Kiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe (2021)
Actor
KISS: Live in Las Vegas (2002)
Actor
Kiss [1977] The 2nd Summit (1977)
Actor
Kiss [1988] A Crazy Night With Kiss (1988)
Actor
Kiss: Live at The Summit (1977)
Actor
Kiss (2013) Stockholm (2013)
Actor
Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll (2019)
as Self
KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77 (—)
Actor
Kiss [2000] Arte TV Special (2000)
Actor
Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - Interviews (2006)
Actor
Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague (2013)
Actor
KISS : The Videos 1975-1998 (2002)
Actor
![Kiss [1983] Essen 1983](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/7zFrRbYIBTBgQPQojnwCgi2Jqyy.jpg)
Kiss [1983] Essen 1983 (1983)
Actor
KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville (1996)
Actor
Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary (2014)
Actor
Kiss [1983] Madrid 1983 (1983)
as Self
![Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/kPewRoRDAllMnoicqg5eZZdLfX.jpg)
Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo (1976)
Actor
KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati (2023)
Actor
Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume I (—)
as Self
![Kiss [2006] Rising Sun](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/fddkIlvpBHXx7pyY6Zr1QkVOKl5.jpg)
Kiss [2006] Rising Sun (2006)
Actor
Kiss [2013] Private Acustic (2013)
Actor
![Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/6mVe12BLdLWZaM8YYLQhLtf5Dl9.jpg)
Kiss [1987] A Night At The Spectrum (1987)
as Self
![Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/w7mCfbmlEULSKF07QQOPH6Of5g2.jpg)
Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia (1980)
Actor
![Kiss [1995] Alive 1995](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/pJYlUaZaMKRTw4w8S1O5UPSwLGg.jpg)
Kiss [1995] Alive 1995 (1995)
Actor
Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006 (2006)
as Vocals, Bass
![Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/qzRe0dKqzEO8P12d5PmwsuzOSyG.jpg)
Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979 (1979)
Actor
Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit (1976)
as Self
![Kiss [1975] Midnight Special](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/9K8fmttgwRbRsHbp4bryvq1rONH.jpg)
Kiss [1975] Midnight Special (1975)
Actor
Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night (2006)
Actor
Kiss Live at Budokan 1988 (2008)
as Bass, Vocals
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000) (2007)
as Self
![Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/iSIvqdyUXERjsZ76B9BIi4qoADg.jpg)
Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit (1977)
Actor
KISS: Crazy Nights (1988)
as Bass, Vocals
KISS: Live in Buenos Aires (2009)
Actor
KISS: Happy Halloween 1998 (—)
Actor
KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975 (1975)
as Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4 (1989)
as Self
Kiss: The Elder Media Collection (1981)
Actor
![Kiss [1997] Toledo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/a5iBBNTN2NW0erpkOOHz0rou7OE.jpg)
Kiss [1997] Toledo (1997)
Actor
![Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/kU6sarFHXojXsmLYUiHdqlN6Csc.jpg)
Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976 (1976)
Actor
Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV Collection (1979)
Actor
Kiss [2013] Sydney (2013)
Actor
Kiss [1997] The Peter Criss Project (1997)
Actor
KIiss [1976] TV Collection 1974-1976 (1976)
Actor