Les Claypool

Les Claypool

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.

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Known For

South Park

South Park

1997 • as Les Claypool (voice)

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994

TV

Where Are They Now?

1999 • as Self

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?

2023

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

1991 • as Primus

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

2022 • as Self (Primus)

Filmography

2023

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
TV - Released: 12/5/2023

2022

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as Self (Primus)
Movie - Released: 8/14/2022

2021

Precious Metals
Precious Metals
as Pachyderm Gold
Movie - Released: 1/23/2021

2020

Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Movie - Released: 12/11/2020

2016

The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/26/2016

2015

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/14/2015

2014

The Murders of Brandywine Theater
The Murders of Brandywine Theater
as Moxxy (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/12/2014

2013

Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
as Bass, Vocals
Movie - Released: 5/17/2013
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
as self
Movie - Released: 8/16/2013

2011

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
as Himself
Movie - Released: 4/29/2011
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/7/2011
Primus - Bonnaroo
Primus - Bonnaroo
Movie - Released: 6/10/2011

2010

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/29/2010

2008

Pig Hunt
Pig Hunt
as Preacher
Movie - Released: 7/31/2008

2007

Electric Apricot
Electric Apricot
as Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
Movie - Released: 11/9/2007
Les Claypool: Fancy
Les Claypool: Fancy
as himself
Movie - Released: 5/29/2007

2006

Primus - Blame It On The Fish
Primus - Blame It On The Fish
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/17/2006

2005

Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
as himself
Movie - Released: 11/15/2005

2004

Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
as Bass
Movie - Released: 11/16/2004

2003

Movie
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/7/2003
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
as Bass
Movie - Released: 10/7/2003

2002

Rising Low
Rising Low
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/8/2002

2001

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
as Self (Primus)
Movie - Released: 1/19/2001

1999

TV
Where Are They Now?
as Self
TV - Released: 6/7/1999

1998

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/8/1998

1997

Movie
Pink as the Day She Was Born
Movie - Released: 7/4/1997
South Park
South Park
as Les Claypool (voice)
TV - Released: 8/13/1997

1996

Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996

1994

Primus - Woodstock 94
Primus - Woodstock 94
as bass, vocals
Movie - Released: 8/13/1994
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
TV - Released: 4/15/1994
Squirt TV
Squirt TV
as self
TV - Released: 1/2/1994

1991

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
as Primus
Movie - Released: 7/19/1991

Unknown

Movie
Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Movie