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