Acting · Rockford, Illinois, USA · Born December 22, 1948
Richard Alan Nielsen is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.
MovieStanding on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024
as Self
MovieTaking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene
2023
as himself
TVGibson TV: The Conversation
2020
as Self
MovieCheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
2018
MovieThe Goddamn Comedy Jam
2016
as Self
MovieTodd Who?
2016
as Himself
MovieCheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
2016
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieCheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions
2014
as Guitar, Vocals
MovieSound City
2013
as Self
MovieCheap Trick: Front Row Center
2012
as Performer
MovieCheap Trick - Live in Austin
2010
MovieCheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
2009
MovieCheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book
2009
MovieCheap Trick at Budokan
2008
as Rick Nielsen
MovieStars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
2008
as Self
MovieCheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball
2006
as Performer
TVThe Colbert Report
2005
as Self
MovieCheap Trick: Live in Australia
2005
as Rick Nielsen
MovieLovesongs Of The 70's
2004
as Can't Stop Falling Into Love
MovieRockthology 2
2004
as Self (archive footage)
MovieCheap Trick : From Tokyo to You
2004
as Self
MovieLarry presents: Best of The 80s
2004
as Self
MovieDaddy Day Care
2003
as Himself (Cheap Trick)
TVCMT Crossroads
2002
as Self
The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never
2001
as Himself
MovieCheap Trick - Silver
2001
TVTV Funhouse
2000
as Self
MovieThe Life and Times of Steve Marriott
2000
MovieCheap Trick Live in Orlando
1999
MovieCheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
1999
MovieCheap Trick - Music For Hangovers
1999
MovieThe Big One
1997
as Himself - Entertainer
TVThe Drew Carey Show
1995
as Self
TVBoy Meets World
1993
as Gordy
MovieHard 'N Heavy Volume 9
1990
as Self
MovieHard 'N Heavy Volume 8
1990
as Self
MovieDisorderlies
1987
as Car Jacked Guy
MovieCheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest
1981
as Self
MovieCheap Trick: Rock Goes to College
1979
as Performer
Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
1979
MovieCheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance
as Himself
