Bruce Hornsby


Biography

Bruce Hornsby brought his musical talents to a variety of films over the course of his Hollywood career. Hornsby began his entertainment career with his music featured in films like the drama "Making Love" (1982) with Michael Ontkean, the Michael Moore documentary "Roger & Me" (1989) and the comedy "Switch" (1991) with Ellen Barkin. His music also appeared in the action film "Backdraf...

Biography

Bruce Hornsby brought his musical talents to a variety of films over the course of his Hollywood career. Hornsby began his entertainment career with his music featured in films like the drama "Making Love" (1982) with Michael Ontkean, the Michael Moore documentary "Roger & Me" (1989) and the comedy "Switch" (1991) with Ellen Barkin. His music also appeared in the action film "Backdraft" (1991) with Kurt Russell. In addition to his music, Hornsby appeared in "Austin City Limits" (PBS, 1974-2015). Hornsby won a Best New Artist Grammy Award in 1986. In the nineties, Hornsby devoted his time to various credits, such as "The 34th Annual Grammy Awards" (CBS, 1991-92), "Two Rooms: Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin" (ABC, 1991-92) and "Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You" (1992) starring Branford Marsalis. He also worked on "Tin Cup" with Kevin Costner (1996). Hornsby's music was also featured in "Bamboozled" (2000), "Close to Home" (2001) with Vanessa Ross and the Tyrese Gibson action flick "Waist Deep" (2006). Hornsby's music was most recently featured in "Get Hard" (2015). In addition to his music, Hornsby also appeared on-screen in the Robin Williams black comedy "World's Greatest Dad" (2009). Hornsby was cousin to David Hornsby.

Filmography

 

Cast (Feature Film)

World's Greatest Dad (2009)
Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You (1992)
Himself

Music (Feature Film)

Black Klansman (2018)
Music
The Sweet Blood of Jesus (2015)
Soloist
The Sweet Blood of Jesus (2015)
Song Performer
Get Hard (2015)
Song
The Sweet Blood of Jesus (2015)
Song
The Sweet Blood of Jesus (2015)
Music
Planes: Fire and Rescue (2014)
Soloist
Oldboy (2013)
Song Performer
Oldboy (2013)
Song
Red Hook Summer (2012)
Music Composer
World's Greatest Dad (2009)
Song
World's Greatest Dad (2009)
Song Performer
Waist Deep (2006)
Song
Waist Deep (2006)
Song Performer
Close to Home (2001)
Music
Bamboozled (2000)
Song
Bamboozled (2000)
Song Performer
Tin Cup (1996)
Song
Tin Cup (1996)
Song Performer
Backdraft (1991)
Song Performer
Switch (1991)
Song Performer
Switch (1991)
Song
Backdraft (1991)
Song
Roger & Me (1989)
Song
Roger & Me (1989)
Song Performer
Making Love (1982)
Song

Misc. Crew (Feature Film)

Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You (1992)
Other

Cast (Special)

All Star Bluegrass Celebration (2002)
The Concert For the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1995)
Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested (1995)
Performer
Bruce Hornsby and Friends: An "In the Spotlight" Special (1995)
Carnegie Hall Salutes the Jazz Masters (1994)
The Jackson Family Honors (1994)
Performer
The Great Ones: The National Sports Awards (1993)
Performer
1992 Grammy Awards (1992)
Performer
Making of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," The (1992)
A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (1991)
Two Rooms: Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991)
The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards (1990)
Performer
Willie Nelson, Texas Style (1988)

Music (Special)

Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested (1995)
Song Performer
The Great Ones: The National Sports Awards (1993)
Song Performer
Making of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," The (1992)
Song Performer
A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (1991)
Song Performer
Farm Aid IV (1990)
Song Performer
Willie Nelson, Texas Style (1988)
Song Performer ("On The Western Skyline" "There Was Nobody There But Me")
Soldier Boys (1987)
Theme Music

Misc. Crew (Special)

Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested (1995)
Other

Life Events

Bibliography