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Les Claypool

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Born: September 29, 1963
From: Richmond, California, USA

Also known as

Primus · Leslie Edward Claypool

Biography

Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming,whammy bar bends (unusual on a bass guitar) and slapping.

Known for

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

1997 Series 8.3

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People

Primus: Hallucino-Genetics

Filmography

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2025

Primus Interstellar Drum Derby

2024

The Residents - A Documentary

Acting (Leslie Claypool)

2023

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?

Acting 4 EP

2022

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

Acting (Self (Primus))

2021

Acting (Self)

2020

Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station

Acting Crew (Mixing Engineer)

2016

The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues

Acting (Self)

2015

Primus - Primus & The Chocolate Factory With The Fungi Ensemble

Sound (Musician)

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Acting (Himself)

2014

The Murders of Brandywine Theater

Acting (Moxxy (voice))

2013

Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool

Acting (self) Writing (Writer)

Primus: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese

Acting (Bass, Vocals)

2011

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Acting (Self)

Primus - Bonnaroo

Acting Writing (Writer)

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

Acting (Self)

2010

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Acting (Self)

2008

Acting (Preacher) Sound (Music Director)

2007

Electric Apricot

Acting (Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich) Directing (Director) Writing (Writer) Sound (Original Music Composer)

Robot Chicken: Star Wars

Sound (Original Music Composer) Sound (Music)

Les Claypool: Fancy

Acting (himself)

2006

Primus - Blame It On The Fish

Acting (Self)

2005

Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel

Acting (himself)

Robot Chicken

Sound (Main Title Theme Composer) 218 EP

Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth

Acting (Self (Archival Footage))

2004

Primus: Hallucino-Genetics

Acting (Bass)

2003

Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People

Acting (Himself)

Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

Acting (Self - Bass)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Acting (Self - Musical Guest) 1 EP

2002

Acting (Self)

2001

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

Acting (Self (Primus))

1999

Where Are They Now?

Acting (Self) 1 EP

1998

Primus - Videoplasty

Acting Directing (Director)