Top 10 David Bowie Movie Performances
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- Whether he was Ziggy Stardust or the Thin White Duke, whether it was for music or in the movies, David Bowie knew how to play a role. Join www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 David Bowie Movie Performances. Suggestion Tool►►www.WatchMojo.com/suggest Subscribe►►th-cam.com/users/subscription_c... Facebook►► / watchmojo Twitter►► / watchmojo Instagram►► / watchmojo Channel Page►► / watchmojo
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Can we all agree that Bowie in The man who fell to earth is the sexiest thing to grace this world...
+Eric Newman I remember the first time I watched it I was shocked at all the sex scenes! Not that I complained though XD So I really agree with you there!
I saw it in the theater when it first came out. I was mesmerized by his portrayal. An excellent film. 👍❤
Eric yup
Yus
That's where you wrong kiddo
Jareth did a pretty good job playing Bowie all this years.
Maceta, that made my day so much better. 😂 thank you
For the win. Bowie is immortal.
@@thedancinglion2088 What about " The Hunger "with Susan Sarandon
Oh nevermind it's on here. That movie was good, seen it on tv
I remember how he filled out those tight pants the most...
If he told me, "I'm gonna kiss you goodnight, and I don't want you to panic." You better believe that I'm panicking already.
Well, that's not going to happen. You know, because he's dead.
Mmm heck yeah! He can move the stars for me anytime. 😉❤️
burpie Thank you. For telling something that definitely doesn't hurt me at all.
Vasti Flores You can't deny reality. But he'll always be in our hearts, kissing us goodnight and telling us not to panic.
Vasti Flores in a good way, I assume?
"Just Fear me, Love me, do as i say, and i will be your slave"
You have no power over me.
"do as I say, and i will be your slave"... That's a bit confusing.
@@spaceslav8954 he's basically saying "If you agree to be with me I will do whatever you want and give you everything you want"
Should have been the number one performance.
Shabnam Rafique everytime WatchMojo makes a Top 10 list, the #2 is what most consider or believe to be #1
I had no idea David Bowie was in so many movies I love him even more
Aidan Stevens yeah, this was the first time I'd ever heard of a lot of these movies, too - with the exceptions of "Zoolander" (I think?), "Labyrinth", "The Last Temptation of Christ" (I'd heard of it, but I just couldn't remember the title), and "The Man who Fell to Earth".
There are Many Many strings to David's Bow; Perfection Personified..
Antrapanere Artist, fashion icon/Model, poet, Actor, Musician, Author. ...list is endless .....not just a Sexy Rock God lol. Watch G unslingers Revenge!
He has a small part in the Jeff Goldblum/Michelle Pfeiffer film In To The Night
it's worth a watch
Its crazy how the night before he died i was watching the wedding singer which references David Bowie which then made me feel the need to listen to his music. I listened to his music that night and fell asleep, when i woke up i went down stairs and saw the TV which announced he had died and i was gutted.
A few days before he died we heard about his new album being released on his birthday. My older daughter, who had just turned 13, said, "I've GOT to get that album!" I knew she liked him; I didn't know how much. It killed me to tell her when I heard the news; she was gutted. She still has a black star on her violin in tribute.
well shit
Labyrinth is a really good, fun movie. But The Man Who Fell to Earth is artistically amazing, and thematically very Bowiesque.
+Rachet87 Labyrinth is awesome!!
It was nothing to do with Bowie; it was all from the mind of Nicolas Roeg
Fandom Nerd absolutely creative, funny, and just fun to watch!
@@albiehay5567 I agree but his portrayal of his character was amazing
@@albiehay5567 Bowie WAS the alien... Nicholas Roeg chose him for that part.
Labyrinth is possibly the most memorable movie performance done by David Bowie.
No
First ever movie I've seen from David Bowie.
@@raymond8604 it is the most popular movie that Bowie did that is known by people outside of Bowie fans
I know the name but I didn’t know he was the main character in that movie. Crazy and educational 😮
@@jalenfarley9627 there are a lot of Jareth/Sarah fanfiction
God he was so gorgeous in "The man who fell to earth" 😍 so unreal ❤️👽⚡️ RIP
JazzMJFAN He was always gorgeous ❤
Yes he was... that red hair, that perfect porcelain skin, high cheekbones, chisled jawline. Bowie was perfection.
god I miss David Bowie :(
Same!😔
yer not the only one
+Stephen King I know what you mean, and you're not alone.
+Stephen King Same. Still not over his death :-(
+Stephen King Me too.
Bowie is very underrated *as an actor*. Thank you for make the list.
+Nate He was just so talented in many areas
Why isn't Labyrinth number 1?
LITERALLY. My sexuality went 📈📉📈📈 the first time I watched that. 😂😂
Hi, Salvatore! Everytime I watch their top 10s, the choice I believe to be #1 is often placed in #2.
I was wondering the same thing
Why Labyrinth is before The Hunger ?!
@@miti314 The Hunger came out in 1983 and Labyrinth came out three years later in 1986
''You remind me of the babe''.
What babe?
+Andrew Ollmann The Babe with the Power.
+Jonasdrinksalot What power
+Traumaqueenamy the power of voodoo!
Who do?
everyone's talking about labyrinth, but merry christmas mr lawrence is, in my opinion, one of the best films ever made, no only was bowie's performance breathtaking, the soundtrack, the other actors, the script, and the setting were perfect, and the film really deserves more recognition. for me, watching the film marked the ending of my childhood. also, bowie's character was from south africa, not new zealand.
Yes I agree it deserves more recognition, maybe a re-release at the movies. Having watched this on the big screen as a Bowie fan was such a memorable experience, his portrayal was quite stunning and made me realise that not only was he breathtakingly handsome but was also an incredible actor as well as a music legend. I recently found the Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence soundtrack in an op-shop for just $1, I had forgotten just how beautiful it really was.
Tootsie Bellevue yes the soundtrack is so lovely, the main theme is easily one of the most beautiful pieces of music i've ever heard, a rerelease would be so wonderful
The minute I heard that main theme score again, took me right back to thinking of Bowie, yes it is very moving if only for that reason. I adore how songs come with their very own personal memory for each of us.
I think the LIST got it right with The Man Who Fell To Earth.
Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence is one of my favorites, his portrayal of a defiant officer was uplifting given the brutality of Japanese POW camps. the movies serious subject matter, soundtrack, acting and cinematography gelled in a very special way.
I still refuse to accept his death
WHAT DEATH HAHHA HE'S STILL ALIVE WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT HAHAHAHAHA NOPE
I miss him
guys: he can live within us.
He just went back to his home planet
The Starman went home. You will always be able find him in the Underground
I have never been so quick to a WatchMojo video. RIP 'The Prettiest Star'!! He will forever be my favorite man who fell to Earth.
Don't forget he also sold the world with God given ass!
👍 Love this comment 💙
I saw 'The Man who fell to earth" only recently. It's a real 'mood' film. Deep & philosophical in a way that you don't really get any more. All sci-fi's are just CGI over story now.
+Jimboola Yeah i watched the film a year ago and it was definitely on another level that could never be done again.
I agree... I think its a deep provocative movie and Bowie's best...
The Man Who Fell To Earth is definitely Bowie's best. He said he didn't even need to play much of a role, because at that time he really felt as an alienated being. He was "playing" himself.
I used to own it on VHS. I've watched "The Man Who Fell To Earth" so many times... It's very deep and has many layers. In a sense we're all aliens trying to survive in this world, longing to go back home where we belong.
@@jonesy2111 Yes!
The Man Who Fell to Earth was such an amazing film.
YES it was!
It is not about what was the best movie, but what was his best movie performance, and i agree with everything.
Thank you, Watchmojo, for keeping David Bowie alive.
This is NOT a 'movie' performance, but Bowie's portrayal of Joseph Merrick, in the 1981 teleplay of The Elephant Man, is sorely MISSED here!
1 of his BEST performances ever!
Yes! That was a play, though... but he was definitely brilliant in it! I've seen some clips.
@@SkyePhoenix I saw it!
Thank you for that! I also realize this is about movies but his run on Broadway in The Elephant Man is way too often brushed aside when they talk of Davids acting. I've found a lot of people don't even know about that. That's one of his greatest achievements.
@@stephentaylor8339 It sure was!
It till hurts that we lost him and his many talents - and I still can't believe that he's gone.
I'll always miss that sexy bastard!
love love and love a bit more.
I miss that sexy man with the most beautiful voice
You, me and virtually everyone still alive miss him very dearly. I'm convinced he really was The Man Who Fell to Earth & Sold The World. He's back on Mars but hopefully will return some day.
He's a God. He'll never die.
Do not worry At least we have Justin Bieber.
@@twistedviewlabs Perhaps 🤔 the Mars rover or helicopter 🚁 will find him
@@dianewood2430 who do you think is driving that rover? hehe
David Bowie fell to earth, and now, he is back in the stars. "If we can sparkle he may land tonight
". Thank you Starman
I think David Bowie playing himself in Zoolander was perfect and should be on this list. It's an iconic cameo that deserves to be mentioned.
+Taaliq Aquozimadin Was that not the very first one mentioned -- at the 5 second mark?? Perhaps you missed noticing it -- have another peek!! :)
@@nightowl7777 it wasn't one of the top 10 or in the honorable mentions
I think that was the comment's intention, not did they show a clip
I think they didn't included it bc he actually played himself, it was cameo, not role. The list consists of him playing different characters other than himself, that's why Zoolander don't really count. Also they did not included tv series The Hunger (series, not movie), to which David did intro narrative for each episode.
I'm just going to echo everyone's thoughts that say that Labyrinth should have been #1 because it really should have. The ballroom scene will forever be the most bizarrely romantic scene of cinematographic history.
Not to mention the countless of teenage girls who experienced their sexual awakening thanks to Jareth, because let's be real.
Michael beat him to it.......sorry David.....you're gorgeous as hell too
Last sentence, where is the lie tho
Idk why but the amount of times I’ve heard someone make a reference to David Bowie giving someone their sexual awakening is unreal.
I don't think you really understood The Man Who Fell To Earth then. Of all the movies, it's easily his best acting, best written film (not by him though), and above all, the most Bowie. Sire the ballroom seen is great, but every single second of TMWFTE is beautiful and well done. It deserves #1.
Labyrinth is overrated in my opinion. He made that movie memorable... otherwise, it sucked.
My son's dad and I have an inside joke that our son has David's spirit because the day he passed, I went into labor. My son loves David's music, especially Starman, and didn't even get scared with the goblins in Labyrinth. Ugh Mr. Bowie was a treasure ❤️ RIP
Did you name your son after David Bowie?
I would have been really interested in seeing David Bowie cast in an X-Men Film before he died as Mister Sinister which I think would have been his finest performance. RIP David Bowie
Ground Control To Major Tom You Really Made The Grade!
I see a little silhouetto of a man
(Sorry, couldn't resist!)
I loved him in The Prestige! I almost didn’t recognize him the first time I watched it-and that’s a good thing-he was so good in it!
Same! I was electrified (haha) by Tesla's character the first time I saw the film, and wondered, "Who is it that plays him? Must be a great actor..." then the second time I saw it, someone pointed out that it was David Bowie, who I admired but absolutely did not recognize in that role.
Talking of The Prestige... With all respect, I have a bad feeling the writers of this piece didn't truly study Bowie.
For instance, The Hunger (1983) didn't happen "a few years" after Thin White Duke / Station to Station (1976) era.
And Bowie was essentially playing an inventor in The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976), combining Thin White Duke with Thomas Newton's character and vice versa. Heck, Station to Station album art is taken straight from the film. And the next album, Low (1977) again used a shot from the film. In that light, Bowie playing Tesla was rather an obvious casting choice.
Merry Christmas Merry Lawrence is a fantastic film.
Why hello there derp Eddie Redmayne!
Jackson DeStefano
France before pants, Marius
Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence is genuinely one of my fav films ever
Great Singer. Great Performer. Great Actor. Great Man
bowie's performance as warhol many believe (by those who knew warhol) was the most accurate as bowie not only knew andy but also socialized with him which was why many felt bowie really brought warhol back to life. and let's not forget the fact that he wrote a song about him back in the early 70s.
RIP David Bowie forever in our hearts absolutely amazing
no mention of his bulge in the Labyrinth? That should be credited!! Also in the Man Who Fell to Earth lmao
Do you mean his human disguise bulge or his flat alien crotch?
(Man, that scene was both scary and heartbreaking.)
lizzyisalizard What? I think you completely misunderstood what I was saying. Didn't you watch the part of the movie where Thomas Jerome Newton stripped off his human disguise?
+lalakuma9 I'm sorry, it was early in the morning when I replied I was out of it. But yeah. Candy pissed herself lol
The criminally tight pants...
+Elizabeth Cooper and little Toby sat on David's lap in the Labyrinth goals tbh
Labyrinth is the most memorable, but his performance in The Man Who Fell To Earth was better acting wise.
We shall not see his kind again this, or the next 4 lifetimes. Such is genius. RIP Mr Bowie, you are missed.
Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence will always be my favourite film.
Your pfp is awesome and mine too
Labyrinth...A masterpiece from Jim Henson. And one of David's greatest works of film. Almost every single kid of the 80's would agree.
One of the most iconic and unique artists. A musical genius, and a great actor. RIP Ziggy/David - You are missed.
I actually started crying...i miss him so much ):
The hunger by far was his most effective role. He owned the screen even with the talented cast.
My only complaint is that we didn't see nearly enough of Bowie in "The Hunger"
I don't know where I was to have missed out on all of these intriguing roles that Bowie adapted to, and recreated as his own. I'm a vampire addict and was unaware of The Hunger. Appreciate the information, and anticipate some perspective adjustments. I'll miss David until I leave this rock.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is superb. Watch it when you get a chance to.
the man who fell to earth definitely deserves top spot!!! no doubt about it
Agreed!
One of my absolute favorites is Gunslinger's Revenge. He is such a perfect bad guy. He even manages to almost pull off a proper accent. I love that movie!
One of my all time favourite Watchmojo lists without a doubt!
The man who fell to earth is amazing.
+LuLu Davies (LuLuVlogs) I agree, but these shitheads should've shown Bowie in his alien make up!! Well, since they didn't, then I will application.denofgeek.com/pics/film/man.who.fell.06.jpg www.theaterbyte.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/BDDefinitionManWhoFelltoEarth-7-1080.jpg
Yes it is.
i love the man that fell to earth but the Labrynth shouldve been number 1
definately
+Lolli Corpse I agree Labyrinth should have been number 1 for sure
+Alexander Svedberg As it should be. Well said.
Right you are! I loved The Labyrinth :D !
yes yes yes fangirls are not alone on the internet
I am still listening to his music, now I need to catch up on his films! I love the man!
Great video. I've enjoyed him just as much on the screen as I have through his music. Such a life well lived. Rest in peace good sir.
Thanks for these movie tips ! I’ll be watching them all thru quarantine time
What a coincidence, I've watched The Prestige yesterday. Such an excellent movie!
R.I.P. ☆David Bowie☆
The best celestial lyrical genius Earth has held.
Really inspiring list. I'm still trying to catch up with David's extraordinary achievements.
Labyrinth is my favourite movie he was in. Love the music he wrote and sang in it as well.
Who else thinks David Bowie should've been in a Quentin Tarantino movie?
+Monkbot10 sorry, but tarantino would have had to grow up first
@@Shiva108 lmao Tarantino had way more impact on culture with legendary movies like Pulp Fiction than Bowie playing in a boring SciFi Movie with edgy sex scenes. And with all his childish alter egos I would say Bowie is more infantile. ^^
Why would he take a step down to work with that flog?
In fact, Bowie should be proud his music was even used in Inglourious Basterds. A movie which was bigger and better than all the ones Bowie played in, except Prestige.
@@oerolegend do you even hear yourself?
why is Labrynth not #1?
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His performance is great but small
+iHeartRyanStiles because the man who fell to earth..... much better movie IMO
your wright
thank u so much watchmojo! i always wanted a david bowie top 10
Amazing list!
I found it amusing how many of these entries were roles it was difficult to imagine him in XD
#i move the stars for no one
if you think labyrinth should of been 1# in this countdown
definitely
Definitely !
+The KeyGardian definitely! I would also have Maltezard from Arthur and the invisibles as an honourable mention.
for sure
+The KeyGardian You've run so long/
You've run so far! :-)
When Neil Gaiman was writing his 'Sandman' comics, he said in some interview that a movie/TV adaptation of the comics needed David Bowie to play his version of Lucifer. I would have loved to see that.
Yeah, it's a shame. Gaiman said that even if he was still alive, however, he would have been too old for the Netflix series, which is a shame
This is soooooooo awesome. This is awesome sauce, I had no idea Bowie starred in so many movies I missed. I got autoplayed here by researching Merry Christmas Mister Lawrence.
A great list that's provided me with some new films to look for to enjoy some awesome David Bowie performances! Thanks Watchmojo!
Honestly though, I was thrown for a loo with Nicolas Tesla, I had NO idea that was David!
Aside from his very good performance, his makeup and clothing were just perfect you can say, though I'm sure his closest fans caught sight of him quickly, I had no clue it was him in that role.
He was and always will be such a freaking legend ! 💜
His usage of the word “muggle” 😂 this guy’s been watching Harry Potter, I luv it
Thank Mojo for this fanatic video (like always) as Bowie has been a true inspiration and my beloved hero. I've loved him, his music and his movies since I was 10 (now I'm 18) falling in with my hero with his performance in Labyrinth. I agree with several others who have commented saying how brilliant The Man Who Fell To Earth is' and it's quite a master piece and one of his very best; but as Labyrinth is what has brought me into the world of Bowie madness for me I would have chosen it as the performance for the number one spot and then The Man Who Fell To Earth as number two.
God, I love David Bowie's voice, damn I miss David Bowie😍😍😍😭😭😭!!!
God I miss him so much. 💔I believe he’s alive in his music, movies and other works of art. 💓But dammit I wish I could’ve at least met him and told him how much all of his work meant to me...😢
David is such an icon
Labyrinth. I first saw it when I was 7, and since then, Mr. bowie has been the love of my life.
I remember when I first saw David Bowie starring as the Goblin King in the movie "Labyrinth". I will always teasure the memories and memorable music performance of David Bowie. R.I.P
labyrinth should have been number 1 It was the best kids flim of 80's
true
in my personal opinion there were better kids films from the 80s, but labyrinth is definitely in the top 10 or top 5 for sure. Everyone has their own opinion though.
At the time, no. Labyrinth was only considered great by the majority until the 90's, it wasn't well received when it first released. Which is sad because him Henson stop making movie after it flopped at the box office
+Sour Grape no offense dude but your grammar is really crappy.
He wasn't in those
Man, I didn't know he acted in so many movies. And he was pretty good, too. Rarely do you see a talented musician go on to be talented in the acting department.
Basquiat is the only occasion where you'll get to see Bowie and Christopher Walken in the exact same movie. He was considered for the role of Max Zorin in A View To A Kill but turned it down and also he was considered for the role of Max Shreck in Batman Returns. The role Malcolm McDowell played in the Cat People remake was originally considered for him as well (coincidentally he did the theme for that movie too).
One of his best performances was as Mr. Rice in Mr. Rice's Secret. It was an absolutely beautiful movie that had very positive and compassionate messages for teens. It unfortunately also features Mr. Rice's funeral with a beautiful eulogy that could have easily been read at his own funeral. I didn't find this one until after his passing, so it had a bit of sadness because of that. It's one of my children's favorite movies.
Jareth the goblin king should be number one
As someone who loves "Labyrinth" and Bowie's performance as Jareth, there's no comparison between "Labyrinth" and "The Man Who Fell to Earth", either film or performance.
@@AngelofMusic04 they're both great films, man. I get that it #1 since he played the main protagonist. Dont get me wrong, Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth is still an iconic performance, it was my favorite film as a kid
I agree!!!💫🤩
@@AngelofMusic04 labyrinth is far more known though, especially outside of Bowie fans
Can we also just talk about how he was originally considered to play Niander Wallace in Blade Runner 2049 before he passed away? He would've been absolutely amazing!
Such an amazing man with so such talent and ability. I miss him very much.
Me too...
So many outstanding performances, I've got to see these movies. If only for Bowie I'll get and watch them all! Bowie was a God! Rest In Peace. 😥😇
Bowie's role in the man who fell to Earth is my favorite, but, I Think the best movie he plays is Labyrinth. This dude is the greatest in our universe
Long live Jareth the Goblin King. May he rest in peace. 😔😢
RIP MR. Bowie/Stardust. You are missed.
I have most of these movies, but there's a couple on here I don't have that I have to look for.
The Linguini Incident is one of them.
His fashion sense!! I couldnt not notice it in every single movie shown here :O he's got it all, a talent in singing, acting, and dressing up.
He was a trend setter and way ahead of his time.
He was so good looking and charming
we need a time machine to go back in time and bring David bowie
I miss David Bowie so much! He was sooooo talented. Even as an actor!
Very nice video! Labyrinth is my fav!
JUST WHEN I WAS GETTING OVER HIS DEATH WATCHMOJO HAS TO COME ALONG AND BRING BACK MEMORIES FUCK
+Dani Bernabei-grassi i still havent got over his death and as much as i love this video the fact he is no longer here just got to me again
I keep going back and forth between forgetting he's died and mourning his death.
That's currently where I am right now D":
I was in floods of tears after watching this it just brings it back that he isnt here anymore really tears you apart
I feel ya on that. And with Alan Rickman and Prince following, I'm basically dying on the inside ಠ╭╮ಠ
When I saw Basquiat, I didn't even see David Bowie after a while... He really was Andy Warhol! I will miss him, though. He reinvented himself through the decades, musically and image wise...
Love him and his work FOREVER.
I had no idea that was him in the prestige! I still can't believe it. BRAVO!!!
you remind me of the babe
what babe?
the babe with the power
what power?
the power of voodoo
who do?
you do
do what?
remind me of the babe
I saw my baby, crying hard as babe could cry.
What could I do?
RIP David Bowie
mine was not part of the list and it introduced me to David Bowie. Arthur and the Invisibles 1,2 and 3 were my favorite from him.
i was waiting for this video
I wasn't surprised that David Bowie was cast as Andy Warhol. He actually knew the man and even had a song on Hunky Dory about him. And I'm fine with Thomas Jerome Newton being the #1 slot. My parents talked about "The Man Who Fell to Earth" incessantly. It was an image from that film that was used for the album art on "Low." "Labyrinth" may be the Bowie film I hold dearest to my heart because of my age, but I am content with "The Man Who Fell to Earth" being regarded as his best role. He was always amazing at being the Other.
+Tara Dresbach I think the album art for Station to Station was also taken from The Man Who Fell to Earth
+burpie I think you're right. Both Low and Station to Station used images from The Man Who Fell to Earth as album art.
can't believe it's been 4 months already :(
seems like much less, doesnt it?
David em Fome de Viver,
David como Tesla,
David como Poncios pilatos,
David como David!!!!
R.I.P Bowie!!!!
SAUDADES!!!
Finally a top 10 I totally agree with