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Joe Elliott(I)

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Art Officially Favored is the story of the struggles and passion of Michael Masley, an unusual street musician who has influenced everyone from the common man to famous musicians for the past 25 years with his world renowned 'bowhammers' technique on his
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Joe Elliott was born on 1 August 1959 in Sheffield, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Last Action Hero (1993), Encino Man (1992) and Rock of Ages (2012). He has been married to Kristine E. Wunschel since 1 September 2004. They have two children. He was previously married to Karla Rhamdani.
BornAugust 1, 1959
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    Known for

    Anthony Quinn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, F. Murray Abraham, Charles Dance, Tom Noonan, Austin O'Brien, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras in Last Action Hero (1993)
    Last Action Hero
    6.5
    • Soundtrack
    • 1993
    Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
    Encino Man
    5.9
    • Soundtrack
    • 1992
    Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman, Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand, Diego Boneta, and Julianne Hough in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Rock of Ages
    5.9
    • Soundtrack
    • 2012
    Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Izabella Miko, Bridget Moynahan, and Piper Perabo in Coyote Ugly (2000)
    Coyote Ugly
    5.8
    • Soundtrack
    • 2000

    Credits

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    Actor

    • If These Walls Could Rock (2025)
      If These Walls Could Rock
      7.6
      • 2025
    • Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (2025)
      Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger
      6.3
      • Def Leppard
      • 2025
    • Def Leppard - Live at the Leadmill
      • 2024
    • Ghost (2018)
      Ghost
      8.9
      TV Series
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2023
    • Rory Kinnear, Joel Fry, and Phoebe Dynevor in Bank of Dave (2023)
      Bank of Dave
      7.1
      • Def Leppard Artist
      • 2023
    • Def Leppard: Kick (2022)
      Def Leppard: Kick
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2022
    • Def Leppard: We All Need Christmas (2018)
      Def Leppard: We All Need Christmas
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2018
    • Def Leppard: Personal Jesus (2018)
      Def Leppard: Personal Jesus
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2018
    • Def Leppard: We Belong (2016)
      Def Leppard: We Belong
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2016
    • Def Leppard: Man Enough (2016)
      Def Leppard: Man Enough
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2016
    • Def Leppard: Dangerous (2016)
      Def Leppard: Dangerous
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2016
    • Def Leppard: Let's Go (2015)
      Def Leppard: Let's Go
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2015
    • Def Leppard: C'mon C'mon (2008)
      Def Leppard: C'mon C'mon
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2008
    • Def Leppard: Feat. Tim McGraw: Nine Lives (2008)
      Def Leppard: Feat. Tim McGraw: Nine Lives
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2008
    • Def Leppard: Rock On (2006)
      Def Leppard: Rock On
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Joe Elliott
      • 2006

    Composer

    • Def Leppard: We Belong (2016)
      Def Leppard: We Belong
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Def Leppard: Man Enough (2016)
      Def Leppard: Man Enough
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Def Leppard: Dangerous (2016)
      Def Leppard: Dangerous
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Def Leppard: Let's Go (2015)
      Def Leppard: Let's Go
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Def Leppard: Feat. Tim McGraw: Nine Lives (2008)
      Def Leppard: Feat. Tim McGraw: Nine Lives
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2008
    • Def Leppard: Best of the Videos (2004)
      Def Leppard: Best of the Videos
      8.7
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2004
    • Mariah Carey: Bringin' on the Heartbreak (2003)
      Mariah Carey: Bringin' on the Heartbreak
      3.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Classic Albums (1997)
      Classic Albums
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Def Leppard: Now (2002)
      Def Leppard: Now
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2002
    • Def Leppard: All I Want Is Everything (1996)
      Def Leppard: All I Want Is Everything
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1996
    • Def Leppard: When Love & Hate Collide (1995)
      Def Leppard: When Love & Hate Collide
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1995
    • Def Leppard: I Wanna Touch U (1993)
      Def Leppard: I Wanna Touch U
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Def Leppard: Tonight (1993)
      Def Leppard: Tonight
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Def Leppard: Heaven Is (1993)
      Def Leppard: Heaven Is
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Def Leppard: Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion) (1992)
      Def Leppard: Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1992

    Writer

    • Def Leppard - Live at the Leadmill
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection (2005)
      The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection
      7.9
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • The Offspring: Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) (1998)
      The Offspring: Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Writer
      • 1998

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    Art Officially Favored
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    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official Site - Def Leppard
    • Alternative names
      • Joe Elliot
    • Height
      • 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
    • Born
      • August 1, 1959
      • Sheffield, England, UK
    • Spouses
        Kristine E. WunschelSeptember 1, 2004 - present (2 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Biographical Movie
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 1 Interview
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Lead singer of the rock band Def Leppard.
    • Quotes
      You better wake up and smell the roses before they're on your coffin lid!
    • Trademark
      Raspy, melodic vocals
    • Nickname
      • Zeff

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