Bruce Dickinson

Biography

Bruce Dickinson is an English musician who has been the lead vocalist of Iron Maiden across two spells, from 1981 to 1993 and again since 1999. Born in Worksop, he started out fronting pub bands in the 1970s before joining Samson in 1979, recording two studio albums under the stage name Bruce Bruce. He left in 1981 to replace Paul Di'Anno in Iron Maiden, making his debut on The Number of the Beast (1982). His solo career produced records including Tattooed Millionaire (1990), Balls to Picasso (1994) and Tyranny of Souls (2005), and after rejoining Iron Maiden he appeared in the documentary Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009). The band's song El Dorado won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance. He has also presented a BBC Radio 6 Music show and worked as a commercial pilot.

68years old

Turns 69 on August 7in 270 days

Born August 7, 1958Worksop
Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
Paul Bruce Dickinson (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 5
Career span: 45 years1981 to 2026

Every film, newest first

2026Iron Maiden: Burning AmbitionIMDb rating 7.4
2009Iron Maiden: Flight 666IMDb rating 8.3
2005Metal: A Headbanger's JourneyIMDb rating 8.0
2002Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio 2001IMDb rating 9.0
1981The IncubusIMDb rating 5.5

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About the name
The nickname "Bruce Bruce" originated at early rehearsals, taken from Monty Python's "Bruces sketch". As a joke, the band's management kept writing dud checks made out to "Bruce Bruce".
About the name
Dickinson was in a band originally called Paradox. He suggested changing its name to Styx, and the band did so without knowing an American act already had that name.
Own stunts
Dickinson reached a ranking of No. 7 in Britain, then quit fencing entirely in his late teens when music took priority. In 1983 he resumed training when Iron Maiden's schedule permitted and entered regional tournaments.
A change of course
Dickinson performed in Sarajevo in 1994 while the city was under siege during the Bosnian War, a concert later chronicled in the documentary Scream for Me Sarajevo.

Bruce Dickinson movies on Netflix

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition2026IMDb rating 7.4as Himself
Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3as Himself
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey2005IMDb rating 8.0as Himself
Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio 20012002IMDb rating 9.0as Self - Lead Vocal
The Incubus1981IMDb rating 5.5as Samson Lead Singer

Most often with

Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen directed two of these films together. Five actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Adrian Smith

Dave Murray

Janick Gers

Nicko McBrain

Steve Harris

Lars Ulrich

Sam DunnDirector, 2 films Scot McFadyenDirector, 2 films

Films together

Adrian Smith3 films together, 2002 to 2026
Adrian Smith's page
- Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition2026IMDb rating 7.4Dickinson as HimselfSmith as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3Dickinson as HimselfSmith as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio 20012002IMDb rating 9.0Dickinson as Self - Lead VocalSmith as Self - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Dave Murray3 films together, 2002 to 2026
Dave Murray's page
- Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition2026IMDb rating 7.4Dickinson as HimselfMurray as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3Dickinson as HimselfMurray as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio 20012002IMDb rating 9.0Dickinson as Self - Lead VocalMurray as Self - Guitars
Janick Gers3 films together, 2002 to 2026
Janick Gers's page
- Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition2026IMDb rating 7.4Dickinson as HimselfGers as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3Dickinson as HimselfGers as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio 20012002IMDb rating 9.0Dickinson as Self - Lead VocalGers as Self - Guitars
Nicko McBrain3 films together, 2002 to 2026
Nicko McBrain's page
- Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition2026IMDb rating 7.4Dickinson as HimselfMcBrain as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3Dickinson as HimselfMcBrain as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio 20012002IMDb rating 9.0Dickinson as Self - Lead VocalMcBrain as Self - Drums
Steve Harris3 films together, 2002 to 2026
Steve Harris's page
- Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition2026IMDb rating 7.4Dickinson as HimselfHarris as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3Dickinson as HimselfHarris as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio 20012002IMDb rating 9.0Dickinson as Self - Lead VocalHarris as Self - Bass / Backing Vocals
Lars Ulrich2 films together, 2009 to 2026
Lars Ulrich's page
- Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition2026IMDb rating 7.4Dickinson as HimselfUlrich as Himself
- Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3Dickinson as HimselfUlrich as Himself
Sam DunnDirector, 2 films, 2005 to 2009
All films by Sam Dunn
- Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3Dickinson as Himself
- Metal: A Headbanger's Journey2005IMDb rating 8.0Dickinson as Himself
Scot McFadyenDirector, 2 films, 2005 to 2009
All films by Scot McFadyen
- Iron Maiden: Flight 6662009IMDb rating 8.3Dickinson as Himself
- Metal: A Headbanger's Journey2005IMDb rating 8.0Dickinson as Himself
Also two films together2 more actors
- Tom MorelloIron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) and Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)
- Ronnie James DioIron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009) and Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.

Awards

One award and honor.

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Bruce Dickinson's awards and nominations, grouped by award
Year	Award	Film	Result
Other honors
1989	Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song	Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter	Won

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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