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. BBC News Online readers named McCartney the "greatest composer of the millennium", and BBC News cites his Beatles song "Yesterday" as the most covered song in the history of recorded music—by over 2,200 artists—and since its 1965 release, has been played more than 7,000,000 times on American television and radio according to the BBC. Wings' 1977 single "Mull of Kintyre" became the first single to sell more than two million copies in the UK, and remains the UK's top selling non-charity single. Based on the 93 weeks his compositions have spent at the top spot of the UK chart, and 24 number one singles to his credit, McCartney is the most successful songwriter in UK singles chart history. As a performer or songwriter, McCartney was responsible for 32 number one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and has sold 15.5 million RIAA certified albums in the US alone. McCartney has composed film scores, classical and electronic music, released a large catalogue of songs as a solo artist, and has taken part in projects to help international charities. He is an advocate for animal rights, for vegetarianism, and for music education; he is active in campaigns against landmines, seal hunting, and Third World debt. He is a keen football fan, supporting both Everton and Liverpool football clubs. His company MPL Communications owns the copyrights to more than 3,000 songs, including all of the songs written by Buddy Holly, along with the publishing rights to such musicals as Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, and Grease. McCartney is one of the UK's wealthiest people, with an estimated fortune of £475 million in 2010.
Movie | A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special | 2023-12-14 | |
Movie | If These Walls Could Sing | Self | 2023-01-06 |
Movie | The Lost Weekend: A Love Story | Self (archive footage) | 2023-04-13 |
Movie | Elton John: Glastonbury 2023 | Self | 2023-06-25 |
Movie | George Michael Freedom Uncut | Self (archive footage) | 2022-06-16 |
Movie | Elvis | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2022-06-22 |
Movie | The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert | Self (archive footage) | 2022-01-30 |
Movie | Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert | Self | 2022-09-03 |
Movie | The Sound of 007 | Self (archive footage) | 2022-10-04 |
Movie | Parkinson at 50 | Self (archive footage) | 2021-08-28 |
Movie | Under the Volcano | Self (archive footage) | 2021-03-20 |
Movie | 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Self | 2021-11-20 |
Series | The Beatles: Get Back | Self (archive footage) | 2021-11-25 |
Movie | One World: Together at Home | Self | 2020-04-18 |
Movie | Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert | Self (archive footage) | 2020-04-10 |
Movie | Meeting the Beatles in India | Self | 2020-09-09 |
Movie | Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' | Self - Musician | 2020-09-11 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Live at Grand Central Station | Himself | 2018-09-07 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Under the Staircase | Himself | 2018-09-14 |
Movie | Quincy | Self | 2018-09-21 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Live at Austin City Limits Music Festival, 2018 | Himself | 2018-10-07 |
Movie | Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution | Self (archive footage) | 2017-06-03 |
Movie | It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond | Self | 2017-05-26 |
Movie | Free to Rock | Self - The Beatles (archive footage) | 2017-05-01 |
Movie | Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions | Self - Musician (archive footage) | 2017-08-06 |
Movie | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Uncle Jack | 2017-05-23 |
Movie | Linkin Park and Friends - Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington | Self (archive footage) | 2017-10-27 |
Movie | My Generation | Self (archive footage) | 2017-10-08 |
Movie | GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special | Self | 2017-11-23 |
Movie | How the Beatles Changed the World | Self (archive footage) | 2017-10-23 |
Movie | Bang! The Bert Berns Story | Himself | 2016-03-11 |
Movie | Beatles chronology (1962-1970) | Self (archive footage) | 2016-02-19 |
Movie | The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years | Self | 2016-09-15 |
Movie | Harry Benson: Shoot First | Self (archive footage) | 2016-11-04 |
Movie | Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album | Self (archive footage) | 2016-11-16 |
Movie | Paul McCartney - Out There at Budokan | Himself | 2015-04-28 |
Movie | Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups | Self | 2015-04-10 |
Movie | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Self | 2015-05-30 |
Movie | A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney | Self | 2015-03-24 |
Movie | Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special | Self | 2015-02-15 |
Movie | I Am Chris Farley | Self (archive footage) | 2015-07-27 |
Movie | The Beatles 1 | Self (archive footage) | 2015-11-06 |
Movie | The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One | Self (archive footage) | 2015-11-11 |
Movie | The Beatles 1+ | Self (archive footage) | 2015-11-06 |
Movie | Unity | Self (archive footage) | 2015-08-12 |
Movie | The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles | Self | 2014-02-09 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Something NEW | Himself | 2014-10-24 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Out There Tokyo | Self - Vocals, Bass | 2014-03-22 |
Movie | Good Ol' Freda | Self (archive footage) | 2013-09-06 |
Movie | Sound City | Self | 2013-01-18 |
Movie | P!NK: Staying True | Self | 2013-11-01 |
Movie | Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance | Self | 2013-11-09 |
Movie | The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 | Self - Performer | 2012-06-03 |
Movie | Elvis Found Alive | Self (archive footage) | 2012-01-24 |
Movie | Paul Simon: Under African Skies | Self | 2012-05-11 |
Movie | London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder | Self | 2012-07-27 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Live Kisses | Self | 2012-09-07 |
Movie | Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO | Self | 2012-10-05 |
Movie | 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief | Self | 2012-12-12 |
Movie | Produced By George Martin | 2012-09-11 | |
Movie | Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium | Self - Musical Guest | 2011-02-28 |
Movie | The Beatles - Unsurpassed Promos | Self (archive footage) | 2011-01-01 |
Movie | I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern | Self (archive footage) | 2011-02-09 |
Movie | God Bless Ozzy Osbourne | Self | 2011-04-24 |
Movie | George Harrison: Living in the Material World | Self | 2011-10-05 |
Movie | Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden | Self (uncredited) | 2011-05-07 |
Movie | The Love We Make | Self | 2011-09-10 |
Movie | Annie Nightingale: Bird on the Wireless | Self | 2011-06-03 |
Movie | Hard Rock Calling 2010 | Self | 2010-06-25 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: In Performance at the White House | Self | 2010-06-28 |
Movie | The Beatles: Fifty Fabulous Years | Self (archive footage) | 2010-01-01 |
Movie | John Lennon: Love Is All You Need | Self (archive footage) | 2010-07-19 |
Movie | David Wants to Fly | 2010-05-06 | |
Movie | The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth | Self | 2010-06-20 |
Movie | Paul McCartney Really Is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison | Self (archive footage) | 2010-09-01 |
Movie | The Beatles - Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964 | Self | 2010-11-17 |
Movie | The Beatles: A Magical History Tour | Self (archive footage) | 2010-12-15 |
Movie | The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles | Self (archive footage) | 2010-09-07 |
Movie | All You Need Is Klaus | Himself | 2010-10-02 |
Movie | Al's Brain | Man on the Street | 2009-07-10 |
Movie | The Beatles: Parting Ways | Himself | 2009-01-01 |
Movie | How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin | Himself | 2009-09-06 |
Movie | Brüno | Self (uncredited) | 2009-07-08 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City | Self | 2009-11-15 |
Movie | The Rise & Fall of WCW | Self (archive footage) | 2009-12-17 |
Movie | The Beatles on Record | Self | 2009-09-06 |
Movie | Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall | Self | 2009-11-19 |
Movie | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Self | 2009-11-03 |
Movie | Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon & McCartney 1966-1970 | Self (archive footage) | 2008-02-12 |
Movie | Rare and Unseen: The Beatles | Self (archive footage) | 2008-04-08 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum | Himself | 2008-02-04 |
Movie | Elvis: Viva Las Vegas | Self | 2008-09-16 |
Movie | All Together Now | Himself | 2008-10-20 |
Series | Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice | Self | 2008-10-12 |
Movie | The Beatles Explosion | Self (archive footage) | 2007-01-01 |
Movie | The Beatles: Help! | Self (archive footage) | 2007-10-27 |
Movie | Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic | Self | 2007-05-01 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: The McCartney Years | 2007-11-12 | |
Movie | The Beatles: Destination Hamburg | Self (archive footage) | 2007-11-12 |
Movie | Doctor Who: Origins | Self (archive footage) | 2006-01-30 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us | 2006-10-28 | |
Movie | The Beatles: Love | Self | 2006-11-20 |
Movie | The Beatles: Chronology Vol. 1 y 2 | Self - bajo, vocalista | 2005-02-22 |
Movie | The Beatles: Love Me Do - A Documentary | Self (archive footage) | 2005-02-14 |
Movie | Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today | Self | 2005-07-13 |
Movie | Cream: Royal Albert Hall | 2005-10-06 | |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road | Self | 2005-07-28 |
Movie | Live 8 | Self | 2005-11-07 |
Movie | Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile | Self | 2004-10-05 |
Movie | The Beatles: Watching Rainbows | Self (archive footage) | 2004-07-01 |
Movie | Live Aid | Self | 2004-11-16 |
Series | 20th Century Greats | Self (archive footage) | 2004-11-27 |
Movie | Beatles Biggest Secrets | Self (archive footage) | 2004-12-02 |
Movie | Beatles: The Journey | Self (archive footage) | 2003-06-17 |
Movie | Brian Wilson: On Tour | Self | 2003-03-17 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: In Red Square | Himself | 2003-09-18 |
Movie | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2003-10-26 |
Movie | Concert for George | Self | 2003-10-03 |
Movie | The Beatles: Around the World | Self (archive footage) | 2003-11-04 |
Movie | Naqoyqatsi | Self (archive footage) | 2002-09-02 |
Movie | Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace | Self - Performer | 2002-06-03 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. | Self | 2002-11-26 |
Movie | Wingspan | Himself | 2001-05-11 |
Movie | Tuesday | voice | 2001-09-04 |
Movie | The Concert for New York City | Self | 2001-10-20 |
Movie | Beatles: Big Beat Box | Self (archive footage) | 2001-12-03 |
Movie | The Beatles: A Celebration | Self (archive footage) | 1999-01-01 |
Movie | Tina Turner : Celebrate! | 1999-11-26 | |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club | Self - vocals & bass guitar | 1999-12-15 |
Movie | The Abbey Road Story | Himself | 1998-01-04 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: In the World Tonight | 1997-05-02 | |
Movie | Tropic Island Hum | Wirral / Froggo / Bison / Various | 1997-01-01 |
Movie | Music for Montserrat | Self | 1997-09-15 |
Movie | Alf Bicknell's Beatles Diary | Self | 1996-01-01 |
Movie | You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' | Self | 1995-01-01 |
Movie | Help! War Child | Self | 1995-09-11 |
Movie | In Search of James Bond with Jonathan Ross | A Beatle | 1995-12-10 |
Series | The Beatles Anthology | Self | 1995-11-19 |
Movie | Paul is Live in Concert on The New World Tour | Himself | 1994-03-21 |
Movie | The Beatles In Australia: 30th Anniversary | Self (archive footage) | 1994-06-23 |
Movie | Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music | Self | 1993-05-31 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Movin' On | Himself | 1993-09-23 |
Movie | Death Scenes 2 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1992-01-01 |
Movie | The Making of Sgt. Pepper | Self | 1992-06-14 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: The Complete Up Close Rehearsal | Self | 1992-12-10 |
Movie | Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' | Self (archive footage) | 1992-12-25 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Unplugged | Himself | 1991-04-03 |
Movie | Paul McCartney's Get Back | Vocals, Bass | 1991-10-25 |
Movie | Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park | Self | 1990-11-15 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: From Rio to Liverpool | Self | 1990-12-17 |
Movie | Paul McCartney: Put It There | Self | 1989-06-10 |
Movie | Touring England | Self (archive footage) | 1989-10-16 |
Movie | Imagine: John Lennon | Self | 1988-09-30 |
Movie | Jimi Plays Monterey | Self (archive footage) | 1987-10-16 |
Movie | Eat the Rich | Banquet Guest | 1987-10-23 |
Movie | Fun with the Fab Four | Self (archive footage) | 1986-01-01 |
Movie | Live Aid | Self | 1985-07-13 |
Movie | British Rock: The First Wave | Self (archive footage) | 1985-10-10 |
Movie | Give My Regards to Broad Street | Paul | 1984-11-28 |
Movie | The Compleat Beatles | Self (archive footage) | 1982-10-01 |
Movie | This Is Elvis | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1981-04-03 |
Movie | Concerts for the People of Kampuchea | Self | 1981-03-29 |
Movie | Rockshow | Himself | 1980-11-26 |
Movie | Wings Over the World | Himself | 1979-03-16 |
Movie | I Wanna Hold Your Hand | Self (archive footage) | 1978-04-01 |
Movie | The Beatles at Shea Stadium | Self | 1977-08-06 |
Movie | The Beach Boys: It's OK | Self | 1976-11-22 |
Movie | Muhammad Ali: The Greatest | Self | 1974-04-09 |
Movie | The Society of the Spectacle | Self (archive footage) | 1974-05-01 |
Movie | Let It Be | Self (The Beatles) (uncredited) | 1970-05-13 |
Movie | The Beatles: SOMETHING | Self | 1969-10-06 |
Movie | The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent | Self (archive footage) | 1969-01-29 |
Movie | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | 1968-01-01 |
Movie | The Beatles: REVOLUTION | Self | 1968-09-19 |
Movie | Yellow Submarine | Paul (uncredited) | 1968-07-17 |
Movie | Magical Mystery Tour | Self / Major McCartney / Brown Nosed Magician | 1967-12-25 |
Movie | Mal Evans on Vacation | Self | 1966-11-12 |
Movie | Reflections on Love | Self (archive footage) | 1966-05-01 |
Movie | New Musical Express Poll Winners Concert | 1965-04-11 | |
Movie | The Beatles Unauthorized | Self (archive footage) | 1965-01-01 |
Movie | Pop Gear | Self | 1965-05-19 |
Movie | Doctor Who: The Chase | Self (archive footage) | 1965-06-26 |
Series | The Beatles | 1965-09-25 | |
Movie | Help! | Paul | 1965-07-29 |
Movie | The Beatles in Australia | Self | 1964-06-01 |
Movie | A Hard Day's Night | Paul | 1964-07-07 |
Movie | The Beatles Sing for Shell | Self | 1964-07-01 |
Movie | The Mersey Sound | Self | 1963-09-10 |