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Brian May
Brian May is best known for American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, MTV Video Music Awards and Great Performances. Brian May was born on July 19, 1947. Brian May is 79 years old (born July 19, 1947).
- Born
- July 19, 1947 (79 years old)
- Place of birth
- Hampton, Middlesex, England, UK
Biography
Brian Harold May (born 19 July 1947) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and astrophysicist. He is the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. He was the co-founder of Queen with lead singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor, having previously performed with Taylor in the band Smile, and bass player John Deacon. As a member of Queen, he became regarded as a virtuoso musician and he was identified with a distinctive sound created through his layered guitar work, often using a home-built electric guitar called the Red Special. He has a short cameo in Queen's biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the WorldSelf
- 2020NewscastSelf
- 2020Reunited ApartSelf
- 2012Foxes Live: Wild in the CitySelf
- 2012Evening UrgantSelf
- 2012London 2012 Olympic GamesSelf
- 2012The Story of MusicalsSelf
- 2010The Michael Ball ShowSelf
- 2010BBC Radio 1's Live LoungeSelf
- 2007The Alan Titchmarsh ShowSelf
- 2007Seven Ages of RockSelf
- 2005Dancing with the StarsThanks
- 2002American IdolSelf
- 1998ParkinsonSelf
- 1997Classic AlbumsSelf
- 1997The Rhythm of Life
- 1992ECHO-VerleihungSelf
- 1988This MorningSelf
- 1987Daytime LiveSelf
- 1987TéléthonSelf
- 1984MTV Video Music AwardsSelf
- 1982The Tube
- 1979Question TimeSelf - Panellist
- 1978Young Music Show
- 1977The BRIT AwardsSelf
- 1976Domenica InSelf
- 1975Numéro unSelf - Queen
- 1971Great PerformancesSelf
- 1951NHK Kōhaku Uta-GassenQueem + Adam Lambert
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Brian May been in?
Brian May is best known for American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, MTV Video Music Awards and Great Performances.
When was Brian May born?
Brian May was born on July 19, 1947. (Hampton, Middlesex, England, UK)
How old is Brian May?
Brian May is 79 years old (born July 19, 1947).
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·