Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles (1960–1970) and Wings (1971–1981), McCartney is the most commercially successful songwriter in the history of popular music, according to Guinness World Records. McCartney gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles, alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. McCartney and Lennon formed one of the most influential and successful songwriting partnerships and wrote some of the most popular songs in the history of rock music. After leaving The Beatles, McCartney launched a successful solo career and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda Eastman, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100 million singles in the UK. BBC News Online readers named McCartney the "greatest composer of the millennium", and BBC News cites his Beatles song "Yesterday" as the most covered song in the history of recorded music—by over 2,200 artists—and since its 1965 release, has been played more than 7,000,000 times on American television and radio according to the BBC. Wings' 1977 single "Mull of Kintyre" became the first single to sell more than two million copies in the UK, and remains the UK's top selling non-charity single. Based on the 93 weeks his compositions have spent at the top spot of the UK chart, and 24 number one singles to his credit, McCartney is the most successful songwriter in UK singles chart history. As a performer or songwriter, McCartney was responsible for 32 number one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and has sold 15.5 million RIAA certified albums in the US alone. McCartney has composed film scores, classical and electronic music, released a large catalogue of songs as a solo artist, and has taken part in projects to help international charities. He is an advocate for animal rights, for vegetarianism, and for music education; he is active in campaigns against landmines, seal hunting, and Third World debt. He is a keen football fan, supporting both Everton and Liverpool football clubs. His company MPL Communications owns the copyrights to more than 3,000 songs, including all of the songs written by Buddy Holly, along with the publishing rights to such musicals as Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, and Grease. McCartney is one of the UK's wealthiest people, with an estimated fortune of £475 million in 2010.
Movie | The Lost Weekend: A Love Story | Self (archive footage) | 2023-04-13 |
Movie | A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special | 2023-12-14 | |
Movie | Elton John: Glastonbury 2023 | Self | 2023-06-25 |
Movie | If These Walls Could Sing | Self | 2023-01-06 |
Movie | Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback | Self (archive footage) | 2023-07-30 |
Movie | Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song | Self | 2023-12-13 |
Movie | George Michael: Freedom Uncut | Self (archive footage) | 2022-06-16 |
Movie | The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert | Self (archive footage) | 2022-01-30 |
Movie | Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert | Self | 2022-09-03 |
Movie | Elvis | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2022-06-22 |
Movie | The Sound of 007 | Self (archive footage) | 2022-10-04 |
Movie | Under the Volcano | Self (archive footage) | 2021-03-20 |
Movie | Parkinson at 50 | Self (archive footage) | 2021-08-28 |
Series | The Beatles: Get Back | Self (archive footage) | 2021-11-25 |
Movie | 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Self | 2021-11-20 |
Movie | Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert | Self (archive footage) | 2020-04-10 |
Movie | One World: Together at Home | Self | 2020-04-18 |
Movie | Meeting the Beatles in India | Self | 2020-09-09 |
Movie | Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' | Self - Musician | 2020-09-11 |
Movie | Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind | Self (archive footage) | 2019-08-13 |
Movie | Paul McCartney | Live at Grand Central Station | Self | 2018-09-07 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Under the Staircase | Himself | 2018-09-14 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Live at Austin City Limits Music Festival, 2018 | Himself | 2018-10-07 |
Movie | Quincy | Self | 2018-09-21 |
Movie | It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond | Self | 2017-05-26 |
Movie | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Uncle Jack | 2017-05-23 |
Movie | Free to Rock | Self - The Beatles (archive footage) | 2017-05-01 |
Movie | Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution | Self (archive footage) | 2017-06-03 |
Movie | GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special | Self | 2017-11-23 |
Movie | Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions | Self - Musician (archive footage) | 2017-08-06 |
Movie | Linkin Park and Friends - Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington | Self (archive footage) | 2017-10-27 |
Movie | How the Beatles Changed the World | Self (archive footage) | 2017-10-23 |
Movie | My Generation | Self (archive footage) | 2017-10-08 |
Movie | Beatles chronology (1962-1970) | Self (archive footage) | 2016-02-19 |
Movie | Bang! The Bert Berns Story | Himself | 2016-03-11 |
Movie | The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years | Self | 2016-09-15 |
Movie | Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album | Self (archive footage) | 2016-11-16 |
Movie | Harry Benson: Shoot First | Self (archive footage) | 2016-11-04 |
Movie | Paul McCartney - Out There at Budokan | Himself | 2015-04-28 |
Movie | Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups | Self | 2015-04-10 |
Movie | Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special | Self | 2015-02-15 |
Movie | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Self | 2015-05-30 |
Movie | A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney | Self | 2015-03-24 |
Movie | The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One | Self (archive footage) | 2015-11-11 |
Movie | The Beatles 1 | Self (archive footage) | 2015-11-06 |
Movie | I Am Chris Farley | Self (archive footage) | 2015-07-27 |
Movie | The Beatles 1+ | Self (archive footage) | 2015-11-06 |
Movie | Unity | Self (archive footage) | 2015-08-12 |
Movie | The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles | Self | 2014-02-09 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Something NEW | Himself | 2014-10-24 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Out There Tokyo | Self - Vocals, Bass | 2014-03-22 |
Movie | Sound City | Self | 2013-01-18 |
Movie | Good Ol' Freda | Self (archive footage) | 2013-09-06 |
Movie | P!NK: Staying True | Self | 2013-11-01 |
Movie | Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance | Self | 2013-11-09 |
Movie | The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 | Self - Performer | 2012-06-03 |
Movie | Paul Simon: Under African Skies | Self | 2012-05-11 |
Movie | London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder | Self | 2012-07-27 |
Movie | Elvis Found Alive | Self (archive footage) | 2012-01-24 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Live Kisses | Self | 2012-09-07 |
Movie | Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO | Self | 2012-10-05 |
Movie | 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief | Self | 2012-12-12 |
Movie | Produced By George Martin | 2012-09-11 | |
Movie | Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium | Self - Musical Guest | 2011-02-28 |
Movie | The Beatles - Unsurpassed Promos | Self (archive footage) | 2011-01-01 |
Movie | I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern | Self (archive footage) | 2011-02-09 |
Movie | God Bless Ozzy Osbourne | Self | 2011-04-24 |
Movie | Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden | Self (uncredited) | 2011-05-07 |
Movie | George Harrison: Living in the Material World | Self | 2011-10-05 |
Movie | The Love We Make | Self | 2011-09-10 |
Movie | Annie Nightingale: Bird on the Wireless | Self | 2011-06-03 |
Movie | Hard Rock Calling 2010 | Self | 2010-06-25 |
Movie | The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth | Self | 2010-06-20 |
Movie | The Beatles: Fifty Fabulous Years | Self (archive footage) | 2010-01-01 |
Movie | David Wants to Fly | 2010-05-06 | |
Movie | Paul McCartney: In Performance at the White House | Self | 2010-06-28 |
Movie | The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles | Self (archive footage) | 2010-09-07 |
Movie | John Lennon: Love Is All You Need | Self (archive footage) | 2010-07-19 |
Movie | All You Need Is Klaus | Himself | 2010-10-02 |
Movie | The Beatles: A Magical History Tour | Self (archive footage) | 2010-12-15 |
Movie | Paul McCartney Really Is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison | Self (archive footage) | 2010-09-01 |
Movie | How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin | Himself | 2009-09-06 |
Movie | Brüno | Self (uncredited) | 2009-07-08 |
Movie | The Beatles: Parting Ways | Himself | 2009-01-01 |
Movie | The Beatles on Record | Self | 2009-09-06 |
Movie | Al's Brain | Man on the Street | 2009-07-10 |
Movie | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Self | 2009-11-03 |
Movie | Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall | Self | 2009-11-19 |
Movie | The Rise & Fall of WCW | Self (archive footage) | 2009-12-17 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City | Self | 2009-11-15 |
Movie | Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon & McCartney 1966-1970 | Self (archive footage) | 2008-02-12 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum | Himself | 2008-02-04 |
Movie | Rare and Unseen: The Beatles | Self (archive footage) | 2008-04-08 |
Series | Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice | Self | 2008-10-12 |
Movie | Elvis: Viva Las Vegas | Self | 2008-09-16 |
Movie | All Together Now | Himself | 2008-10-20 |
Movie | The Beatles Explosion | Self (archive footage) | 2007-01-01 |
Movie | Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic | Self | 2007-05-01 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: The McCartney Years | 2007-11-12 | |
Movie | The Beatles: Help! | Self (archive footage) | 2007-10-27 |
Movie | The Beatles: Destination Hamburg | Self (archive footage) | 2007-11-12 |
Movie | Doctor Who: Origins | Self (archive footage) | 2006-01-30 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us | 2006-10-28 | |
Movie | The Beatles: Love | Self | 2006-11-20 |
Movie | Ivor Cutler: Looking For Truth With a Pin | Self | 2005-04-14 |
Movie | The Beatles: Chronology Vol. 1 y 2 | Self - bajo, vocalista | 2005-02-22 |
Movie | Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today | Self | 2005-07-13 |
Movie | The Beatles: Love Me Do - A Documentary | Self (archive footage) | 2005-02-14 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road | Self | 2005-07-28 |
Movie | Live 8 | Self | 2005-11-07 |
Movie | Cream: Royal Albert Hall | 2005-10-06 | |
Movie | Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile | Self | 2004-10-05 |
Movie | Live Aid | Self | 2004-11-16 |
Movie | The Beatles: Watching Rainbows | Self (archive footage) | 2004-07-01 |
Series | 20th Century Greats | Self (archive footage) | 2004-11-27 |
Movie | Beatles Biggest Secrets | Self (archive footage) | 2004-12-02 |
Movie | Beatles: The Journey | Self (archive footage) | 2003-06-17 |
Movie | Brian Wilson: On Tour | Self | 2003-03-17 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: In Red Square | Himself | 2003-09-18 |
Movie | Concert for George | Self | 2003-10-03 |
Movie | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2003-10-26 |
Movie | The Beatles: Around the World | Self (archive footage) | 2003-11-04 |
Movie | Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace | Self - Performer | 2002-06-03 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. | Self | 2002-11-26 |
Movie | Naqoyqatsi | Self (archive footage) | 2002-09-02 |
Movie | Tuesday | voice | 2001-09-04 |
Movie | Wingspan | Himself | 2001-05-11 |
Movie | The Concert for New York City | Self | 2001-10-20 |
Movie | Beatles: Big Beat Box | Self (archive footage) | 2001-12-03 |
Movie | The Beatles: A Celebration | Self (archive footage) | 1999-01-01 |
Movie | Tina Turner : Celebrate! | 1999-11-26 | |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club | Self - vocals & bass guitar | 1999-12-15 |
Movie | The Abbey Road Story | Himself | 1998-01-04 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: In the World Tonight | 1997-05-02 | |
Movie | Tropic Island Hum | Wirral / Froggo / Bison / Various | 1997-01-01 |
Movie | Music for Montserrat | Self | 1997-09-15 |
Movie | Alf Bicknell's Beatles Diary | Self | 1996-01-01 |
Movie | Help! War Child | Self | 1995-09-11 |
Movie | You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' | Self | 1995-01-01 |
Movie | In Search of James Bond with Jonathan Ross | A Beatle | 1995-12-10 |
Series | The Beatles Anthology | Self | 1995-11-19 |
Movie | Paul is Live in Concert on The New World Tour | Himself | 1994-03-21 |
Movie | The Beatles In Australia: 30th Anniversary | Self (archive footage) | 1994-06-23 |
Movie | Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music | Self | 1993-05-31 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Movin' On | Himself | 1993-09-23 |
Movie | The Making of Sgt. Pepper | Self | 1992-06-14 |
Movie | Death Scenes 2 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1992-01-01 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: The Complete Up Close Rehearsal | Self | 1992-12-10 |
Movie | Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' | Self (archive footage) | 1992-12-25 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Unplugged | Himself | 1991-04-03 |
Movie | Paul McCartney's Get Back | Vocals, Bass | 1991-10-25 |
Movie | Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park | Self | 1990-11-15 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: From Rio to Liverpool | Self | 1990-12-17 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Put It There | Self | 1989-06-10 |
Movie | Touring England | Self (archive footage) | 1989-10-16 |
Movie | Imagine: John Lennon | Self | 1988-09-30 |
Movie | Jimi Plays Monterey | Self (archive footage) | 1987-10-16 |
Movie | Eat the Rich | Banquet Guest | 1987-10-23 |
Movie | Fun with the Fab Four | Self (archive footage) | 1986-01-01 |
Movie | Live Aid | Self | 1985-07-13 |
Movie | British Rock: The First Wave | Self (archive footage) | 1985-10-10 |
Movie | Give My Regards to Broad Street | Paul | 1984-11-28 |
Movie | The Compleat Beatles | Self (archive footage) | 1982-10-01 |
Movie | Concerts for the People of Kampuchea | Self | 1981-03-29 |
Movie | This Is Elvis | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1981-04-03 |
Movie | Rockshow | Himself | 1980-11-26 |
Movie | Wings Over the World | Himself | 1979-03-16 |
Movie | I Wanna Hold Your Hand | Self (archive footage) | 1978-04-01 |
Movie | The Beatles at Shea Stadium | Self | 1977-08-06 |
Movie | Wings Over Australia | Self | 1976-02-08 |
Movie | The Beach Boys: It's OK | Self | 1976-11-22 |
Movie | Muhammad Ali: The Greatest | Self | 1974-04-09 |
Movie | The Society of the Spectacle | Self (archive footage) | 1974-05-01 |
Movie | Let It Be | Self (The Beatles) (uncredited) | 1970-05-13 |
Movie | The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent | Self (archive footage) | 1969-01-29 |
Movie | The Beatles: SOMETHING | Self | 1969-10-06 |
Movie | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | 1968-01-01 |
Movie | Yellow Submarine | Paul (uncredited) | 1968-07-17 |
Movie | The Beatles: REVOLUTION | Self | 1968-09-19 |
Movie | Magical Mystery Tour | Self / Major McCartney / Brown Nosed Magician | 1967-12-25 |
Movie | Reflections on Love | Self (archive footage) | 1966-05-01 |
Movie | Mal Evans on Vacation | Self | 1966-11-12 |
Movie | New Musical Express Poll Winners Concert | 1965-04-11 | |
Movie | Pop Gear | Self | 1965-05-19 |
Movie | The Beatles Unauthorized | Self (archive footage) | 1965-01-01 |
Movie | Doctor Who: The Chase | Self (archive footage) | 1965-06-26 |
Series | The Beatles | 1965-09-25 | |
Movie | Help! | Paul | 1965-07-29 |
Movie | The Beatles - Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964 | Self | 1964-03-14 |
Movie | Around the Beatles | Self | 1964-05-06 |
Movie | The Beatles Sing for Shell | Self | 1964-07-01 |
Movie | The Beatles in Australia | Self | 1964-06-01 |
Movie | A Hard Day's Night | Paul | 1964-07-07 |
Movie | The Mersey Sound | Self | 1963-09-10 |