Ian Gillan

Ian Gillan

ActorCrewWriter Aug 19 (age 80) Chiswick, London, England 1966–2023 (57 year career)
7.1 avg rating

Biography

Ian Gillan (born 19 August 1945) is an English singer who is best known as the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band Deep Purple. He is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice. Initially influenced by Elvis Presley, Gillan started and fronted several local bands in the mid-1960s, and eventually joined Episode Six when their original singer left. He first found widespread commercial success after joining Deep Purple in 1969. He resigned from the band in June 1973, having given…

Known For

Filmography

Acting (59)

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Movies (55)

Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023

Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023

2023

as Self

8.0
Ian Gillan - Contractual Obligation #1: Live In Moscow

Ian Gillan - Contractual Obligation #1: Live In Moscow

2019

as himself

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

2018

as Self

Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite

Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite

2017

as Himself

7.7
Deep Purple at Hellfest

Deep Purple at Hellfest

2017

as Himself

8.0
Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition

Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition

2017
10.0
Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo

Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo

2015

as Himself - Vocals

9.5
Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken

Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken

2015

as Himself

9.5
Celebrating Jon Lord

Celebrating Jon Lord

2014

as Vocals

5.8
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

2014

as Self

6.5
Louder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie

Louder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie

2014

as Self - Deep Purple

6.4
Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona

Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona

2014

as vocals

7.6
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

2014

as Self

7.4
Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

2014

as Himself

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live

2013

as Vocals

7.4
Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011

Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011

2011

as Lead Vocal

5.4
Deep Purple: Total Abandon

Deep Purple: Total Abandon

2011

as Vocals

8.0
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011

Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011

2011

as Vocals

6.5
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising

Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising

2011

as Himself

Heavy Metal Britannia

Heavy Metal Britannia

2010

as Self

7.1
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple

Deep Purple - Deepest Purple

2010

as Himself - Vocals

Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76

Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76

2009
7.8
Ian Gillan: Live in Concert

Ian Gillan: Live in Concert

2009
Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux

Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux

2008

as Himself

5.9
Gillan: The Glory Years

Gillan: The Glory Years

2008

as Vocals

Deep Purple In Rock

Deep Purple In Rock

2008

as Himself - Vocals

Highway Star: Journey In Rock

Highway Star: Journey In Rock

2007

as Self

7.0
Deep Purple: Live in China

Deep Purple: Live in China

2006

as Himself

Gillan: Live Edinburgh 1980

Gillan: Live Edinburgh 1980

2006

as Vocals

Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996

Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996

2006

as vocals

7.8
Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006

Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006

2006

as Self

9.3
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73

Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73

2005

as Lead Vocal

6.4
Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London

Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London

2005

as Himself

Blues Rock - The Ultimate Anthology

Blues Rock - The Ultimate Anthology

2004
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972

Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972

2004

as Himself (Archive Material)

1.0
Let it Rock: Volume 1

Let it Rock: Volume 1

2003

as Self - Deep Purple

Deep Purple: Perihelion

Deep Purple: Perihelion

2002

as Lead Singer

7.8
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

2002

as Self

5.9
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC

Deep Purple: Live at the NEC

2002

as Vocals

Classic Rock: Anthology

Classic Rock: Anthology

2002

as Himself

Ian Gillan - Classic Rock Legends

Ian Gillan - Classic Rock Legends

2001

as Himself

The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One

The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One

2001

as Self

Deep Purple special

Deep Purple special

2000

as Self - vocals

Deep Purple: Bombay Calling

Deep Purple: Bombay Calling

2000

as Vocals

6.0
Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra

Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra

2000

as Himself - Vocals

8.8
Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000

Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000

2000

as vocals

8.0
Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken

Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken

1994

as Self - vocals

Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water

Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water

1993

as Lead Singer

6.4
Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two

1992

as himself

8.0
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers

Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers

1991

as Himself

3.8
The Butterfly Ball

The Butterfly Ball

1977

as Herself

3.2
Deep Purple: Made In Japan

Deep Purple: Made In Japan

1972

as Self

10.0
Deep Purple in Montreux

Deep Purple in Montreux

1971

as Self

Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing

Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing

1970

as vocals

9.0
Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra

Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra

1970

as Himself - Vocals

7.0