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Larry Mullen Jr.

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  • Composer
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Larry Mullen Jr.
A cliche start: 4 teenage boys form a rock band in the drummer's kitchen. 45 years, 14 albums, 24 concert tours, 22 Grammies. U2 raises millions to fight hunger, disease and poverty. Music transcends melody. It means mission.
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U2: Rockumentary (2022)
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Larry Mullen Jr. was born on 31 October 1961 in Artane, Dublin, Ireland. He is an actor and composer, known for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013), Man on the Train (2011) and Blown Away (1994).
BornOctober 31, 1961
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BornOctober 31, 1961
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 28 wins & 39 nominations total

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    Known for

    Idris Elba in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
    Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
    7.1
    • Soundtrack
    • 2013
    Donald Sutherland and Larry Mullen Jr. in Man on the Train (2011)
    Man on the Train
    5.4
    • The Man
    • 2011
    Tommy Lee Jones and Jeff Bridges in Blown Away (1994)
    Blown Away
    6.2
    • Soundtrack(as Larry Mullen)
    • 1994
    Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult in About a Boy (2002)
    About a Boy
    7.1
    • Soundtrack("Zoo Station")
    • 2002

    Credits

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    Actor

    • U2: Atomic City (2023)
      U2: Atomic City
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2023
    • U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere (2023)
      U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere
      7.1
      Short
      • Drum
      • 2023
    • U2: American Soul (2018)
      U2: American Soul
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2018
    • U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (2017)
      U2: You're the Best Thing About Me
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Drummer
      • 2017
    • U2: The Blackout (2017)
      U2: The Blackout
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2017
    • Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and U2 in U2: The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone) (2014)
      U2: The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2014
    • Hot Press: Uncovered (2014)
      Hot Press: Uncovered
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2014
    • U2: Invisible (2014)
      U2: Invisible
      7.3
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2014
    • Bono in U2: Ordinary Love (2013)
      U2: Ordinary Love
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2013
    • 1,000 Times Good Night (2013)
      1,000 Times Good Night
      7.0
      • Tom
      • 2013
    • U2: Even Better Than the Real Thing (Fish Out of Water Mix) (2011)
      U2: Even Better Than the Real Thing (Fish Out of Water Mix)
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2011
    • Donald Sutherland and Larry Mullen Jr. in Man on the Train (2011)
      Man on the Train
      5.4
      • The Man
      • 2011
    • A Ball & A Goal (2010)
      A Ball & A Goal
      Short
      • Narrator (voice)
      • 2010
    • U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Live) (2009)
      U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Live)
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2009
    • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Get on Your Boots (2009)
      U2: Get on Your Boots
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Larry Mullen Jr.
      • 2009

    Composer

    • U2: Atomic City (2023)
      U2: Atomic City
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere (2023)
      U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere
      7.1
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • U2: Get Out of Your Own Way (2018)
      U2: Get Out of Your Own Way
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • You're the Best Thing About Me (2017)
      You're the Best Thing About Me
      5.5
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (2017)
      U2: You're the Best Thing About Me
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • U2: The Blackout (2017)
      U2: The Blackout
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • U2: Song for Someone (Version 2) (2015)
      U2: Song for Someone (Version 2)
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Woody Harrelson and Zoe Harrelson in U2: Song for Someone (Version 1) (2015)
      U2: Song for Someone (Version 1)
      8.6
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and U2 in U2: The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone) (2014)
      U2: The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • U2: Invisible (2014)
      U2: Invisible
      7.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Bono in U2: Ordinary Love (2013)
      U2: Ordinary Love
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • Donald Sutherland and Larry Mullen Jr. in Man on the Train (2011)
      Man on the Train
      5.4
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Live) (2009)
      U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Live)
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009
    • U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Animated) (2009)
      U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Animated)
      7.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009
    • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Get on Your Boots (2009)
      U2: Get on Your Boots
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009

    Producer

    • Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Karen Sim, Spencer Myers, Anna Wild Toomey, and Brittany Kaplan in Left Behind (2025)
      Left Behind
      • producer
      • 2025
    • Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide (2020)
      Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide
      7.0
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Donald Sutherland and Larry Mullen Jr. in Man on the Train (2011)
      Man on the Train
      5.4
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Linear (2009)
      Linear
      6.9
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2009
    • Coming Clean (2002)
      Coming Clean
      7.8
      Short
      • associate producer (as Larry Mullen)
      • 2002
    • Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen: Theme from Mission: Impossible (1996)
      Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen: Theme from Mission: Impossible
      7.2
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 1996

    Videos5

    "Wasteland"
    Clip 1:24
    "Wasteland"
    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:42
    International Trailer
    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:42
    International Trailer
    Man on the Train (2011)
    Trailer 1:31
    Man on the Train (2011)
    U2: Rockumentary
    Trailer 2:12
    U2: Rockumentary
    U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 1:36
    U.S. Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • U2.COM
    • Alternative names
      • Larry Mullen Jnr.
    • Height
      • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
    • Born
      • October 31, 1961
      • Artane, Dublin, Ireland
    • Other works
      Plays drums and percussion in the rock band U2.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      3 children with longtime girlfriend Ann Acheson: Aaron Elvis (b. 3 October 1995) Ava Elizabeth (b. 28 December 1998) Ezra (b. February 2001).
    • Quotes
      I have no memory whatsoever about "Crumbs from your table". I can't remember a damn thing about it!
    • Trademarks
        Very short spiked blonde hair
    • Nickname
      • Babyface Mullen

    FAQ

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    • How old is Larry Mullen Jr.?
      63 years old
    • When was Larry Mullen Jr. born?
      October 31, 1961
    • Where was Larry Mullen Jr. born?
      Artane, Dublin, Ireland
    • What is Larry Mullen Jr.'s birth name?
      Lawrence Joseph Mullen Jr.
    • How tall is Larry Mullen Jr.?
      5 feet 7 inches, or 1.70 meters

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