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Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Director & actor · born 18 June 1942 · Liverpool, England, UK

Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles (1960–1970) and Wings (1971–1981), McCartney is the most commercially successful songwriter in the history of popular music, according to Guinness World Records.

McCartney gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles, alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. McCartney and Lennon formed one of the most influential and successful songwriting partnerships and wrote some of the most popular songs in the history of rock music. After leaving The Beatles, McCartney launched a successful solo career and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda Eastman, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100 million singles in the UK.

Where to start: The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016).

As director 4

As actor 343

TV shows 19

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Paul McCartney movie?

By viewer score, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016) at 7.5/10.

What are Paul McCartney’s most popular movies?

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Brüno, A Hard Day's Night.

How many movies has Paul McCartney made?

347 films on TMDB, 4 as director, 343 as actor.

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