Acting · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Born July 29, 1953
Best known as the vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records and videos, behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Lee's spectacular bass-playing ability has earned him a reputation similar to that of his bandmates. All three share the distinction of being among the most highly influential virtuosos in their crafts. Geddy Lee is a natural overachiever when it comes to the production and performance of his music. He is equally well known for his wizard-like bass-playing ability as he his for his magical juggling of bass, singing, playing keyboards, and triggering his own pre-recorded accompaniments during live performances, all while maintaining his trademark enthusiasm as Rush's "frontman". Geddy has, in the past carried the dubious distinction of a hard-rocking, if somewhat unnatural, high-pitched singing voice. This has matured over the course of Geddy's career into a voice that is more widely accepted outside of Rush's original core hard-rock following, and shines most especially on recent Rush albums such as 2002's "Vapor Trails", and Geddy's polished 2000 solo album, "My Favorite Headache". After their longest break from recording and touring, A highly successful 2002 tour brought Rush back to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to the great anticipation of fans. Rush ended their 2002 tour with their first-ever shows in Brazil, where they played to 125,000 fans in three nights. The final performance of the 2002 tour was captured on DVD as Rush in Rio (2003), which was certified double-platinum within weeks of its release. Geddy is the son of Polish parents who were survivors of the Nazi concentration camps. In addition to his composing, arranging, and performing duties for Rush, Geddy has produced albums for various other bands, including Rocket Science.
MovieRush: Grace Under Pressure (Super Deluxe Edition)
2026
MovieCFNY: The Spirit of Radio
2026
as Self
Movie2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025
as Self
TVGeddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
2023
MovieRevival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
as Self
MovieRush: Signals (40th Anniversary Edition)
2023
as Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
MovieTaylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
2022
as Self
MovieSouth Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2022
as Self (Rush)
MovieRush: Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)
2022
as Bass guitars, Synthesizers, vocals
MovieRush: Cinema Strangiato - R40+ Director's Cut
2021
as Himself
TVFrom Cradle to Stage
2021
as Self
MovieStronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
as Self
MovieRUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019
2019
as Himself
MovieGordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
2019
as Self
MovieRush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary Edition)
2018
as Himself
MovieRock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
2018
as Self
MovieRush: A Farewell To Kings (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
2017
as Himself
MovieRush: 2112 40th Anniversary Edition
2016
as Himself
MovieRush - Live from the Rabbit Hole 1990
2016
as Himself
MovieRush: Time Stand Still
2016
as Himself
MovieRush: R40 Live
2015
as Himself on Bass, Synthesizers, Vocals
MovieBeing Canadian
2015
as Self
Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
2015
MovieRush - Live at The Molson Amphitheater 1997
2014
as Himself
MovieRush: R40
2014
as Himself
MovieRush: R40 Completist DVD (Blu-Ray Edition)
2014
as Himself
MovieRush: The Rise of Kings 1968-1981
2014
as Himself / Musician
MovieRush - Clockwork Angels Tour
2013
as Himself
TVThe Big Interview With Dan Rather
2013
as Himself
MovieRush: 2112
2012
as Himself
TVChicago Fire
2012
as Geddy Lee
MovieInner Rush
2012
as Self
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
2012
as Fred
MovieRUSH: Time Machine
2011
as Self
MovieJason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush
2011
as Himself
MovieClassic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
2010
as Himself
MovieRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010
as Self
MovieRush : Working Men
2009
as Himself
MovieI Love You, Man
2009
as Geddy Lee - Rush
MovieRush: Retrospective 3 Video Collection
2009
as Self
MovieRush - Snakes & Arrows Live
2008
as Himself - Vocals, Bass
TVThat Metal Show
2008
MovieRush: The Game Of Snakes & Arrows
2007
as Himself
MovieBob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
2007
as Self
MovieRush: R30
2005
as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
TVHow I Met Your Mother
2005
as Geddy Lee
MovieMetal: A Headbanger's Journey
2005
as Self
MovieRingers: Lord of the Fans
2005
as Self
Rick Mercer Report
2004
MovieThe Boys in Brazil
2003
MovieRush in Rio
2003
as Self - Vocals, bass and acoustic guitars, synthesizers
MovieToronto Rocks
2003
as Self
MovieRush: Different Stages - Live
1998
as Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Vocals
TVClassic Albums
1997
as Self
MovieRush: A View From The Palace
1994
as Himself
MovieRush: Chronicles
1990
as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
MovieRush: A Show of Hands
1989
as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
MovieRush: Grace Under Pressure Tour
1986
as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
MovieTears Are Not Enough
1985
as Self
MovieRush: Through the Camera Eye
1985
as Himself
MovieThrough the Camera Eye
1985
MovieRush: Exit... Stage Left
1982
as Himself - Bass, Synthesizers
MovieRush: Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1976
as Himself
