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J. Geils(1946-2017)

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The J. Geils Band (Peter Wolf) circa 1972
J. Geils was born on 20 February 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Hancock (2008), Frontline (1983) and The J. Geils Band: Centerfold (1981). He died on 11 April 2017 in Groton, Massachusetts, USA.
BornFebruary 20, 1946
DiedApril 11, 2017(71)
BornFebruary 20, 1946
DiedApril 11, 2017(71)
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Known for

Will Smith in Hancock (2008)
Hancock
6.4
  • Soundtrack
  • 2008
Frontline (1983)
Frontline
8.6
TV Series
  • Music Department(as Jay Geils)
J. Geils in The J. Geils Band: Centerfold (1981)
The J. Geils Band: Centerfold
7.3
Music Video
  • J. Geils
  • 1981
The J. Geils Band: Freeze Frame (1982)
The J. Geils Band: Freeze Frame
5.7
Music Video
  • J. Geils
  • 1982

Credits

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Actor

  • J. Geils Band: Fright Night
    6.0
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1985
  • The J. Geils Band: Concealed Weapons
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1984
  • The J. Geils Band: Land of a Thousand Dances (1983)
    The J. Geils Band: Land of a Thousand Dances
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1983
  • The J. Geils Band: Angel in Blue
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1982
  • The J. Geils Band: I Do
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1982
  • The J. Geils Band: Freeze Frame (1982)
    The J. Geils Band: Freeze Frame
    5.7
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1982
  • J. Geils in The J. Geils Band: Centerfold (1981)
    The J. Geils Band: Centerfold
    7.3
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1981
  • The J. Geils Band: Come Back
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1980
  • The J. Geils Band: Love Stinks (1980)
    The J. Geils Band: Love Stinks
    6.5
    Music Video
    • J. Geils
    • 1980

Music Department

  • Frontline (1983)
    Frontline
    8.6
    TV Series
    • musician: guitar (as Jay Geils)
    • 2006

Soundtrack

  • Will Smith in Hancock (2008)
    Hancock
    6.4
    • writer: "Whammer Jammer"
    • 2008

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • John Warren 'J Geils'
  • Born
    • February 20, 1946
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • April 11, 2017
    • Groton, Massachusetts, USA
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Geils' other career was collecting and restoring sports cars.

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