John Paul Densmore Net Worth
John Paul Densmore Net Worth is
$1.4 Million
John Paul Densmore Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
John Paul Densmore (born December 1, 1944) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the drummer of the rock group The Doors. He is the older surviving member of the group. | Full Name | John Densmore |
| Date Of Birth | December 1, 1944 |
| Place Of Birth | Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Actor, Composer |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles, Santa Monica College |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Leslie Neale (m. 1990), Julia Brose (m. 1970–1973) |
| Music Groups | The Doors, Rick & the Ravens, Butts Band |
| Movies | The Doors – 30 Years Commemorative Edition, The Doors: Live in Europe (1968), The Doors, Dudes, The Doors: Soundstage Performances, Classic Albums: The Doors, Dead Man Walking: The Concert, The Doors: No One Here Gets Out Alive |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Sometimes it felt like I was on an airplane with a lunatic." (In regards to riding alongside Morrison when the band went on tour) |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential election of the United States. |
| 2 | He and the Doors were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. |
| 3 | Former drummer of band The Doors. |
| 4 | Is portrayed by Kevin Dillon in The Doors (1991) |
| 5 | Suffers from tinnitus. |
| 6 | Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Doors) in 1993. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midnight Special | 1973 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| One Pair of Eyes | 1972 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| In for Life | 1970 | writer: "Light My Fire" - uncredited | |
| The Coming Thing | 1970 | writer: "Hello, I Love You", "Love Me Two Times", "Five to One", "End of the Night" - uncredited | |
| Handicap | 1968 | Short writer: "I Looked at You", "End of the Night" | |
| The Doors | 1968 | TV Special documentary performer: "Alabama Song", "Back Door Man", "Love Me Two Times", "When the Music's Over", "The Unknown Soldier" | |
| The Jonathan Winters Show | 1967 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Malibu U. | 1967 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Good Girls Revolt | 2015 | TV Series writer: "Light My Fire" - uncredited | |
| Far Out | 2015 | writer: "The Crystal Ship" | |
| Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain | 2015 | Video Game writer: "The End" | |
| Conan | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Minions | 2015 | writer: "Break On Through To the Other Side" | |
| Strange Magic | 2015 | writer: "People Are Strange" | |
| Rage | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Mike & Mike | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Tu cara me suena - Argentina | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Divorce | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Spise med Price | 2012 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| The Watch | 2012/I | writer: "People Are Strange" | |
| Californication | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Fringe | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| De wereld draait door | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Por Toda Minha Vida | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Glee | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Cold Case | 2005-2010 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
| Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony | 2009 | Video Game writer: "Five to One" | |
| BBC Electric Proms | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Taking Woodstock | 2009 | writer: "Maggie M'Gill" | |
| Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned | 2009 | Video Game writer: "Five to One" | |
| Being Erica | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Operación triunfo | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| 60/90 | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Spisok korabley | 2008 | Documentary writer: "Crystal ship" | |
| Memòries de la tele | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Simpsons | 1999-2008 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Parashat Ha-Shavua | 2006-2007 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Banda sonora | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Sopranos | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Entourage | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Ha-Shminiya | 2006 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse | 2006 | TV Special writer: "The End" - uncredited | |
| My Name Is Earl | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| American Wasteland | 2005 | Video Game writer: "Peace Frog" | |
| Australian Idol | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Idol | 2003-2005 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| X: Live in Los Angeles | 2005 | Video writer: "Soul Kitchen" | |
| The Jeff Healey Band: Live at Montreux 1999 | 2005 | Video documentary writer: "Roadhouse Blues" | |
| Ramones Raw | 2004 | Documentary writer: "Take It As It Comes" - as Densmore | |
| El Deseo | 2004 | TV Series writer: "Light my fire" | |
| Super Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Tony Hawk's Underground 2 | 2004 | Video Game writer: "Break on Through" - as The Doors | |
| Woyzeck | 2004 | TV Movie writer: "Light my Fire" | |
| S.P.U.N.G | TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 2003 music - 1 episode, 2003 | ||
| Medicopter 117 - Jedes Leben zählt | 2002 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Pop Idol | 2001-2002 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Tatort | 2001 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Someone Like You... | 2001 | writer: "I'm a Tree" | |
| Cast Away | 2000 | writer: "Light My Fire" | |
| Girl, Interrupted | 1999 | writer: "Roadhouse Blues" | |
| Me and Will | 1999 | writer: "Queen of the Highway" | |
| Superstar | 1999 | "I'm a Tree" | |
| That '70s Show | 1999 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Waterboy | 1998 | writer: "Peace Frog" | |
| The X Files | 1998 | writer: "Crystal Ship" | |
| Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train | 1998 | writer: "Break On Through To the Other Side" | |
| The History of Rock 'n' Roll | 1995 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| The Basketball Diaries | 1995 | writer: "Riders On The Storm" | |
| Nico Icon | 1995 | Documentary writer: "The End" | |
| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1992-1994 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Mistah | 1994 | writer: "Hello, I Love You", "The Unknown Soldier", "Riders On The Storm", "Break On Through To The Other Side", "The End" | |
| Koskenkorva Cowboys | 1992 | writer: "Light My Fire", "Hello I Love You" | |
| Palm Harbor Vice | 1991 | writer: "L.A. Woman" | |
| The Doors | 1991 | performer: "Break On Through", "Light My Fire" | |
| Air America | 1990 | writer: "Love Me Two Times" | |
| The Jeff Healey Band: See the Light - Live from London | 1989 | Video writer: "Roadhouse Blues" | |
| Casualties of War | 1989 | writer: "Hello, I Love You" | |
| Road House | 1989 | writer: "Roadhouse Blues" | |
| The Wonder Years | 1988-1989 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| True Believer | 1989 | writer: "Crystal Ship" | |
| Less Than Zero | 1987 | lyrics: "Moonlight Drive" / music: "Moonlight Drive" | |
| Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam | 1987 | TV Movie documentary writer: "FIVE TO ONE" | |
| Family Ties | 1987 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Miami Vice | 1985-1986 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| X: The Unheard Music | 1986 | Documentary writer: "Soul Kitchen" | |
| Vagabond | 1985 | writer: "The Changeling" | |
| Storm Riders | 1982 | Documentary writer: "Riders On The Storm" | |
| Neighbors | 1981 | writer: "Hello, I Love You" | |
| Taps | 1981/I | writer: "Light My Fire" | |
| American Pop | 1981 | writer: "People Are Strange" | |
| Altered States | 1980 | writer: "Light My Fire" - uncredited | |
| More American Graffiti | 1979 | writer: "Light My Fire" | |
| Top of the Pops | 1979 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| WKRP in Cincinnati | 1979 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? | 1979 | writer: "People Are Strange" | |
| Hot Summer in the City | 1976 | writer: "Light My Fire" - uncredited | |
| Hitler's Harlot | 1973 | writer: "Light My Fire" - uncredited |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party Like the Queen of France | 2012 | TV Movie | Party Guest |
| Coach | 1993 | TV Series | Chuck |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1992 | TV Series | Ben |
| The Doors | 1991 | Engineer - Last Session | |
| Dudes | 1987 | Beeson | |
| Sledge Hammer! | 1987 | TV Series | Janitor |
| E/R | 1984 | TV Series | Pizza Man |
| Get Crazy | 1983 | Toad | |
| One Day at a Time | 1981 | TV Series | Waiter |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window of Opportunity | 2015 | music by | |
| The Second Coming | 2013 | Short | |
| Leon House | 2012 | Short music director | |
| Ladders | 2004 | Documentary | |
| VH1 Storytellers | 2000 | TV Series documentary 1 episode | |
| The Doors Collection | 1999 | Video documentary | |
| The Doors: The Doors Are Open | 1968 | TV Movie documentary |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window of Opportunity | 2015 | producer | |
| The Second Coming | 2013 | Short executive producer | |
| Napoleonic | 2010 | Short executive producer | |
| Juvies | 2004 | Documentary executive producer | |
| The Doors: Live at the Hollywood Bowl | 1987 | Video documentary co-producer | |
| Feast of Friends | 1970 | Documentary producer |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party Like a Roman Emperor | 2012 | TV Movie production assistant | |
| Party Like the Queen of France | 2012 | TV Movie production assistant | |
| Party Like the Rich and Famous | 2012 | TV Movie production assistant | |
| The Doors | 1991 | source material: book "Riders on the Storm" / technical advisor | |
| The Doors: Dance on Fire | 1985 | Video documentary concept |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 | 1991 | Video documentary co-director |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon House | 2012 | Short story |
Camera Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party Like a Roman Emperor | 2012 | TV Movie assistant camera |
Editor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 2011/III | Short |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| VH1 Storytellers | 2000 | TV Series documentary musician - 1 episode |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Banger Sisters | 2002 | thanks | |
| Rumi: Poet of the Heart | 1998 | Documentary thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution: The Legacy of the Sixties | Documentary filming | Himself | |
| Robert Bly: A Thousand Years of Joy | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| A Shot of Whisky | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| Classic Rock Roll of Honour: Presented by Orange Amplification | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Tavis Smiley | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| CBS This Morning | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman | 2012 | Documentary | Himself |
| Re:Generation | 2011 | Documentary | |
| I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band | 2010 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself / Himself - Drummer, The Doors |
| A Way of Life | 2009 | Documentary | Himself |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Come Together | 2009 | Video | Himself |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Light My Fire | 2009 | Video | Himself |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Whole Lotta Shakin' | 2009 | Video | Himself |
| Huxley on Huxley | 2009 | Documentary | Himself |
| Life on the Edge: A Global Crisis | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Jammin' | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Love Story | 2006/I | Himself | |
| Surfing LA | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself |
| The Doors: Soundstage Performances | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself - Interviewee / drums |
| VH1 Storytellers | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself - The Doors |
| The Doors Collection | 1999 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Not in Our Name: Dead Man Walking - The Concert | 1998 | Video documentary | Himself |
| The Best of the Doors | 1997 | Video | |
| Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival | 1997 | Documentary | Himself (The Doors) |
| The Doors: The Soft Parade | 1991 | Video documentary | Himself (Drums) |
| The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 | 1991 | Video documentary | Himself (drums) |
| X-Large | 1991 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Doors: Live at the Hollywood Bowl | 1987 | Video documentary | Himself (drums) |
| The Doors: Dance on Fire | 1985 | Video documentary | Himself (drums) |
| Square Pegs | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute to Jim Morrison | 1981 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Beat-Club | 1972 | TV Series | |
| Beat-Workshop | 1971 | TV Series | Himself - Musician (as The Doors) |
| Feast of Friends | 1970 | Documentary | Himself (The Doors) |
| The Doors: The Doors Are Open | 1968 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (drums) |
| The Doors | 1968 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Musician (Drummer) |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
| Malibu U. | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Through the Lens | 2014 | Documentary | |
| The Doors: R-Evolution | 2014 | ||
| The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 | 2012 | Documentary | |
| Echoes from the Bowl | 2012 | Documentary short | |
| Reworking the Doors | 2012 | Documentary short | |
| You Had to Be There | 2012 | Documentary short | |
| The Doors: When You're Strange | 2009 | Documentary | Himself |
| Banda sonora | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Video on Trial | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - The Doors |
| Musikprogrammet - programmet om musik | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Ed Sullivan's Rock 'n' Roll Classics, Vol. 4: Elvis & Other Rock Greats | 2003 | Video | Himself (as The Doors) |
| The Road of Excess | 1997 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Rock & Roll | 1995 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties | 1986 | Documentary short | Himself (The Doors) |
Known for movies
Cast Away (2000)
as Soundtrack
Girl, Interrupted (1999)
as Soundtrack
The X Files (1998)
as Soundtrack
Minions (2015)
as Soundtrack