Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee

Acting
Born Jul 29, 1953
From Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Best known as the vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records and videos, behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Lee's spectacular bass-playing ability has earned him a reputation similar to that of his bandmates. All three share the distinction of being among the most highly influential virtuosos in their crafts. Geddy Lee is a natural overachiever when it comes to the production and performance of his music. He is equally well known for his wizard-like bass-playing ability as he his for his magical juggling of bass, singing, playing keyboards, and triggering his own pre-recorded accompaniments during live performances, all while maintaining his trademark enthusiasm as Rush's "frontman". Geddy has, in the past carried the dubious distinction of a hard-rocking, if somewhat unnatural, high-pitched singing voice. This has matured over the course of Geddy's career into a voice that is more widely accepted outside of Rush's original core hard-rock following, and shines most especially on recent Rush albums such as 2002's "Vapor Trails", and Geddy's polished 2000 solo album, "My Favorite Headache". After their longest break from recording and touring, A highly successful 2002 tour brought Rush back to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to the great anticipation of fans. Rush ended their 2002 tour with their first-ever shows in Brazil, where they played to 125,000 fans in three nights. The final performance of the 2002 tour was captured on DVD as Rush in Rio (2003), which was certified double-platinum within weeks of its release. Geddy is the son of Polish parents who were survivors of the Nazi concentration camps. In addition to his composing, arranging, and performing duties for Rush, Geddy has produced albums for various other bands, including Rocket Science.

Known For

Filmography — Acting

I Love You, Man
6.6
2009

I Love You, Man

Geddy Lee - Rush

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
4.5
2025

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self

Ringers: Lord of the Fans
6.3
2005

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Self

Being Canadian
5.5
2015

Being Canadian

Self

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
7.5
2010

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Self

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
5.5
2020

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Self

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
2018

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Self

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
6.0
2007

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

Self

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
7.9
2022

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Self

Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
6.2
2011

Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush

Himself

Rush: R40 Live
8.1
2015

Rush: R40 Live

Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals

Toronto Rocks
8.0
2003

Toronto Rocks

Self

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
7.6
2005

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Self

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
7.4
2023

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Self

Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
2009

Rush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection

Self

Rush: Time Stand Still
8.2
2016

Rush: Time Stand Still

Himself

5.2
2012

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

Fred

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
8.2
2022

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

Self (Rush)

Tears Are Not Enough
6.0
1985

Tears Are Not Enough

Self

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
6.7
2019

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

Self

Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
7.0
2021

Rush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut

Himself

Rush in Rio
8.2
2003

Rush in Rio

Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers

Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
7.5
2008

Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live

Himself - Vocals, Bass

RUSH: Time Machine
7.4
2011

RUSH: Time Machine

Self

Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
2007

Rush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows

Himself

2015

Randy Johnson: The Big Picture

Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
5.6
2010

Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures

Himself

Through the Camera Eye
1985

Through the Camera Eye

Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour
7.6
2013

Rush - Clockwork Angels Tour

Himself

Rush: Through the Camera Eye
1985

Rush: Through the Camera Eye

Himself

Rush: Exit... Stage Left
8.2
1982

Rush: Exit... Stage Left

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

Rush: A Show of Hands
7.7
1989

Rush: A Show of Hands

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
8.0
2026

CFNY: The Spirit of Radio

Self

The Boys in Brazil
6.0
2003

The Boys in Brazil

Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
2016

Rush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition

Himself

Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
2014

Rush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981

Himself / Musician

Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976

Rush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976

Himself

Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
7.1
1986

Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

Rush : Working Men
8.0
2009

Rush : Working Men

Himself

Rush: R30
7.6
2005

Rush: R30

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
10.0
2014

Rush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)

Himself

Rush: Different Stages - Live
1998

Rush: Different Stages - Live

Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Vocals

Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
2018

Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)

Himself

Rush: 2112
2012

Rush: 2112

Himself

Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
2017

Rush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Himself

Rush: R40
2014

Rush: R40

Himself

Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
10.0
2023

Rush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)

Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals

RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
10.0
2019

RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019

Himself

Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
10.0
2022

Rush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)

Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals

Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
8.0
2016

Rush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990

Himself

Rush: Chronicles
5.8
1990

Rush: Chronicles

Himself - Bass, Synthesizers

Inner Rush
2012

Inner Rush

Self

Rush: A View From The Palace
1994

Rush: A View From The Palace

Himself

Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)
2026

Rush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)

Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
2014

Rush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997

Himself

Filmography — Crew