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Les Claypool

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Les Claypool
Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective known as The Residents. A story that spans 40 years and is clouded in mystery. Many details surrounding the group are secret, including the identities of its members. Our film takes viewers inside this incredibly private group with unprecedented access to their archives and their recent 40th anniversary tour.
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Les Claypool was born on 29 September 1963 in Richmond, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), Pig Hunt (2008) and Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008). He has been married to Cheney since 1995. They have two children.
BornSeptember 29, 1963
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BornSeptember 29, 1963
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    Known for

    Keanu Reeves, William Sadler, and Alex Winter in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
    Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
    6.3
    Movie
    • Primus
    • 1991
    Pig Hunt (2008)
    Pig Hunt
    4.7
    Movie
    • Music Department
    • 2008
    Elizabeth Banks and Seth Rogen in Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
    Zack and Miri Make a Porno
    6.5
    Movie
    • Soundtrack("Wynona's Big Brown Beaver")
    • 2008
    Brendan Fraser in Airheads (1994)
    Airheads
    6.2
    Movie
    • Soundtrack("Bastardizing Jellikit")
    • 1994

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Ween, and Primus in South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert (2022)
      South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
      7.8
      TV Special
      • musician
      • 2022
    • Robot Chicken (2001)
      Robot Chicken
      7.7
      TV Series
      • main title music by
      • main title music
      • title music ...
      • 2005–2022
    • Primus: Alive from Pachyderm Station (2020)
      Primus: Alive from Pachyderm Station
      9.7
      Video
      • musician: bass
      • 2020
    • Matt Stone and Trey Parker in South Park (1997)
      South Park
      8.7
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 1997–2016
    • Pig Hunt (2008)
      Pig Hunt
      4.7
      • musical director
      • 2008
    • Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
      Robot Chicken: Star Wars
      8.0
      TV Short
      • composer: theme music
      • 2007
    • Primus: Southbound Pachyderm (1996)
      Primus: Southbound Pachyderm
      7.7
      Music Video
      • lyricist
      • 1996
    • Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia (1996)
      Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
      7.8
      Music Video
      • musician: bass
      • musician: vocals
      • 1996
    • Primus: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver (1995)
      Primus: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver
      7.9
      Music Video
      • lyricist
      • 1995

    Actor

    • Tig N' Seek (2020)
      Tig N' Seek
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Farmer Gus (voice)
      • 2021
    • Front Row Boston (2014)
      Front Row Boston
      TV Series
      • Vocals, bass
      • 2016
    • TripTank (2014)
      TripTank
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Caller
      • Lefty
      • Voice (voice)
      • 2015–2016
    • Primus: Candyman (2015)
      Primus: Candyman
      Music Video
      • Les Claypool (singing voice)
      • 2015
    • The Murders of Brandywine Theater (2014)
      The Murders of Brandywine Theater
      5.9
      • Moxxy (voice)
      • 2014
    • Primus: Jilly's on Smack (2012)
      Primus: Jilly's on Smack
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Les Claypool
      • 2012
    • Primus: Hoinfodaman (2012)
      Primus: Hoinfodaman
      7.8
      Music Video
      • Les Claypool (singing voice)
      • 2012
    • Primus: Tragedy's a' Comin (2011)
      Primus: Tragedy's a' Comin
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Les Claypool
      • 2011
    • Pig Hunt (2008)
      Pig Hunt
      4.7
      • Preacher
      • 2008
    • Electric Apricot (2007)
      Electric Apricot
      6.6
      • Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
      • 2007
    • Fish On
      Video
      • 2006
    • Primus: Lacquer Head (1999)
      Primus: Lacquer Head
      7.8
      Music Video
      • Les Claypool
      • 1999
    • Limp Bizkit: Faith (1998)
      Limp Bizkit: Faith
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Les Claypool
      • 1998
    • Matt Stone and Trey Parker in South Park (1997)
      South Park
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Primus (voice, as Primus)
      • 1998
    • Pink as the Day She Was Born (1997)
      Pink as the Day She Was Born
      6.7
      • Stevie
      • 1997

    Composer

    • Noel Fielding and Michael Fielding in The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Bubbles Burst (2016)
      The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Bubbles Burst
      8.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Robot Chicken (2001)
      Robot Chicken
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2015–2016
    • Primus: Candyman (2015)
      Primus: Candyman
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool (2013)
      Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • Primus: Hoinfodaman (2012)
      Primus: Hoinfodaman
      7.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2012
    • Primus: Lee Van Cleef
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2012
    • Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars (2008)
      Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars
      7.2
      Video Game
      • Composer
      • 2008
    • Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II (2008)
      Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
      8.0
      TV Short
      • Composer
      • 2008
    • Electric Apricot (2007)
      Electric Apricot
      6.6
      • Composer
      • 2007
    • Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
      Robot Chicken: Star Wars
      8.0
      TV Short
      • Composer
      • 2007
    • Primus: Southbound Pachyderm (1996)
      Primus: Southbound Pachyderm
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1996
    • Primus: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver (1995)
      Primus: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver
      7.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1995
    • Kung Fu Rascals (1992)
      Kung Fu Rascals
      6.8
      • Composer
      • 1992

    Videos3

    SXSW Trailer
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    SXSW Trailer
    Electric Apricot
    Trailer 2:28
    Electric Apricot
    Electric Apricot
    Trailer 2:28
    Electric Apricot
    Pig Hunt
    Trailer 2:46
    Pig Hunt

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • Lesclaypool.com
      • Official Site
    • Alternative name
      • Primus
    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • September 29, 1963
      • Richmond, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Cheney1995 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      "South Of The Pumphouse", debut novel published 2006.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Auditioned for bassist position in Metallica in 1986 after their previous bassist, Cliff Burton, was killed in a tour bus accident. Claypool didn't get the gig because his style was considered "too funky".
    • Quotes
      In the early days all I hoped was to make a living out of what I did best. But, since there's no real market for masturbation I had to fall back on my bass playing abilities.
    • Trademarks
        Slap and Flemenco styles on bass
    • Nickname
      • Snap

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