Acting

Jeff Lynne

Born: December 30, 1947 (age 78)
Birthplace: Birmingham, England, UK
Credits: 36 titles

Biography

Jeffrey Lynne OBE (born 30 December 1947) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder of the rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), which was formed in 1970. As a songwriter, he has contributed a number of hits to the repertoire of ELO, including "Evil Woman", "Livin' Thing", "Telephone Line", "Mr. Blue Sky", "Don't Bring Me Down", and "Hold On Tight".

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Xanadu

1980

Electric Dreams

1984

Concert for George

2003

Electric Light Orchestra: Out of the Blue - Live at Wembley

1978

Later... with Jools Holland

1992

Jeff Lynne's ELO at Hyde Park

2014

Electric Light Orchestra - Live the Early Years

2010

Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones

2015

Rockpalast

1974

Jeff Lynne's ELO - Live at VetsAid 2023

2023

Jeff Lynne Acoustic: Live from Bungalow Palace

2013

Electric Light Orchestra - ELO - Total Rock Review

2006

Acting credits 33

Year	Title	Role
2025	The Beatles - Free As A Bird: A Song Reborn Film	Self
2025	Jeff Lynne's ELO at the BBC Film	Self
2023	Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song Film	Self (archive footage)
2023	Jeff Lynne's ELO - Live at VetsAid 2023 Film
2023	Roy Orbison at the BBC Film	Self (archive footage)
2019	Jeff Lynne's ELO - Radio 2 In Concert Film	Self
2017	Jeff Lynne's ELO: Wembley or Bust Film	Self
2016	The Terry Kath Experience Film	Self
2015	Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones Film
2015	Electric Light Orchestra Live At BBC Radio Theatre Film	Himself
2014	Jeff Lynne's ELO at Hyde Park Film	Self - Lead vocals, Guitars
2014	Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled Film	Self
2014	The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles Film	Self
2013	Jeff Lynne Acoustic: Live from Bungalow Palace Film
2012	Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO Film	Self
2011	George Harrison: Living in the Material World TV	Self (2 ep)
2010	Electric Light Orchestra - Live the Early Years Film	as himself
2007	Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream Film	Self
2007	The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys Film	Self
2006	Legends TV	Self (1 ep)
2006	Electric Light Orchestra - ELO - Total Rock Review Film	Lead Singer / Guitarist
2003	Concert for George Film	Self
2001	Electric Light Orchestra - Zoom Tour Live Film	Himself
2000	Electric Light Orchestra - Acces All Areas Live In Australia Part 2 Film	Himself
1999	In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story Film	Self
1997	Behind the Music TV	Self (1 ep)
1997	Paul McCartney: In the World Tonight Film	Self
1993	Curves Contours & Body Horns Film	Self
1992	Later... with Jools Holland TV	(1 ep)
1979	Electric Light Orchestra - Discovery Film	Himself
1978	Electric Light Orchestra: Out of the Blue - Live at Wembley Film	Himself (lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitar)
1974	Rockpalast TV	Self (guitar vocal) (1 ep)
1972	The Midnight Special TV	Self (2 ep)

Crew credits 4

Year	Title	Job
2026	Forget Yesterday Film	Music
2003	Concert for George Film	Production Director, Sound Mixer
1984	Electric Dreams Film	Songs
1980	Xanadu Film	Songs