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Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons
Born: Aug 25, 1949 in Israel
Occupation: Actor,
Active: '80s-2000s
Major Genres: Comedy, Music
Career Highlights: Wanted: Dead or Alive, Runaway, The Decline of Western Civilization 2: The Metal Years
First Major Screen Credit: KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978)
9 Videos for Gene Simmons
Extract (2009) Detroit Rock City (1999) Trick or Treat (1986)
The New Guy (2002) Red Surf (1990) Wanted: Dead or Alive (1986)
Wish You Were Dead (2002) Never Too Young to Die (1986) Runaway (1984)
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Biography:

Gene Simmons is best known as the co-founder and arguable leader of the rock band Kiss (he's the one who wears the demon makeup and spits blood on-stage, among other antics). After the band became popular in the late '70s, Simmons embarked upon a relatively short-lived acting career that began with the made-for-TV movie Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978).

He made his solo acting debut as a villain in Never Too Young to Die (1986). He went on to play villains in more films until his acting began interfering with his music. Simmons was born Chaim Witz in Israel but was raised in the U.S. After graduating from college, he spent a few months teaching sixth grade, but then left to become a musician.

~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide.