Neil Young

Neil Young

80 · Born: Nov 12, 1945

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornNov 12, 1945 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Spouse
  • Daryl Hannah

    ( Jul 27, 2018 to Dec 6, 2025 )
  • Pegi Young

    ( Aug 2, 1977 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Neil Young is one of the most highly esteemed and remarkably productive rock and folk guitarists of the late 20th century, with a professional career spanning multiple decades. Born and raised in Canada, Young initially gained widespread recognition as a guitarist and occasional vocalist for the iconic rock band Buffalo Springfield. Following the band's disbandment, Young transitioned to a successful solo career, but he has also spent over three decades performing alongside the esteemed super-group Crosby Stills Nash & Young, as well as the renowned rock band Crazy Horse. Furthermore, Young has collaborated with the influential grunge band Pearl Jam, releasing an album with them in 1995. In addition to his work as a musician, Young has been actively involved in the film industry, producing and/or performing in a range of concert films, including the critically acclaimed Rust Never Sleeps (1979),Year of the Horse (1997),and numerous other notable releases. He has also been involved in the production of non-musical films, including Human Highway (1982) and Made in Heaven (1987).

Career

2020
Yield
Yield as Pa Carnago
2018
Paradox
Paradox as The Man in the Black Hat
2003
Greendale
Greendale as Wayne Newton
1990
1988
'68
'68 as Westy
1987
Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven as Truck Driver
1982
Human Highway
Human Highway as Lionel Switch / Frankie Fontaine
1984
Solo Trans
Solo Trans as Writer
2022
2019
Mountaintop
Mountaintop as Director
2015
Muddy Track
Muddy Track as Director
2008
CSNY/Déjà Vu
CSNY/Déjà Vu as Director
2003
Greendale
Greendale as Director, Writer
1991
Weld
Weld as Director
1982
Human Highway
Human Highway as Director, Screenplay
1979