Biography
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming,whammy bar bends (unusual on a bass guitar) and slapping.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
Character:
TV • 2023
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Character: Self (Primus)
MOVIE • 2022
Precious Metals
Character: Pachyderm Gold
MOVIE • 2021
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Character:
MOVIE • 2020
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2016
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2015
The Murders of Brandywine Theater
Character: Moxxy (voice)
MOVIE • 2014
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
Character: self
MOVIE • 2013
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Character: Bass, Vocals
MOVIE • 2013
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2011
Primus - Bonnaroo
Character:
MOVIE • 2011
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2011
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2010
Pig Hunt
Character: Preacher
MOVIE • 2008
Electric Apricot
Character: Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
MOVIE • 2007
Les Claypool: Fancy
Character: himself
MOVIE • 2007
Primus - Blame It On The Fish
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2006
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
Character: himself
MOVIE • 2005
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
Character: Bass
MOVIE • 2004
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2003
Crew
Crew Credits
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Role: Mixing Engineer
MOVIE • 2020
Primus - Primus & The Chocolate Factory With The Fungi Ensemble
Role: Musician
MOVIE • 2015
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2013
Primus - Bonnaroo
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2011
Pig Hunt
Role: Music Director
MOVIE • 2008
Electric Apricot
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2007
Electric Apricot
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2007
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2007
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2007
Robot Chicken
Role: Main Title Theme Composer
TV • 2005
Primus - Videoplasty
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1998
Drive
Role: Supervising Music Editor
MOVIE • 1997
South Park: The Unaired Pilot
Role: Theme Song Performance
MOVIE • 1996