Larry Mullen Jr.

Biography

Larry Mullen Jr. is an Irish musician who co-founded U2 and has drummed with the band since it formed, recording 15 studio albums with the group. Born in Dublin, he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, and in 1976 he helped start U2 after posting a notice seeking musicians. His marching-band experience shaped an almost military drumming style. Beyond U2, he produced the Ireland national football team's 1990 World Cup song Put 'Em Under Pressure and joined Adam Clayton on a dance version of the Theme from Mission: Impossible in 1996. He has also worked with Alice Cooper, Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith and Maria McKee. He has acted occasionally, with roles in A Thousand Times Goodnight (2013) and Man on the Train (2011), and he co-produced the 2024 documentary Left Behind. Mullen has earned 22 Grammy Awards, and in 2005 he joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with U2. Rolling Stone ranked him the 96th-greatest drummer in 2016.

65years old

Turns 66 on October 31in 355 days

Born October 31, 1961Dublin
Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
Larry Mullen Jr (birth name)Also credited as Lawrence Joseph Mullen Jr., Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr., Larry Mullen, Lawrence Mullen, Lawrence Mullen, Jr. and Laurence Mullen

Movie Career

Films: 5
Career span: 25 years1988 to 2013

Every film, newest first

2013A Thousand Times Good NightIMDb rating 7.0
2008It Might Get LoudIMDb rating 7.6
2008U2 3DIMDb rating 8.4
2005U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from ChicagoIMDb rating 8.3
1988U2: Rattle and HumIMDb rating 7.6

Genres

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Getting ready for a role
While recording "Pride (In the Name of Love)" in 1984, Mullen started using a floor tom on his left side to mimic a bass drum, an idea that came from producer Daniel Lanois.
Beyond film
Mullen and Clayton helped make the music for the 1996 movie Mission: Impossible. They redid its "Theme from Mission: Impossible" with a time signature that was easier and more danceable, and the song reached number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
First role
Mullen's film debut came in Phil Joanou's Entropy, playing himself alongside bandmate Bono, before he took a thief role in Man on the Train (2011) opposite Donald Sutherland.

Larry Mullen Jr. movies on Netflix

A Thousand Times Good Night2013IMDb rating 7.0as Tom
It Might Get Loud2008IMDb rating 7.6as Himself
U2 3D2008IMDb rating 8.4as Himself
U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago2005IMDb rating 8.3as Self - Drums
U2: Rattle and Hum1988IMDb rating 7.6as Himself

Most often with

Three actors appear in four 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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Bono

The Edge

Adam Clayton

Films together

Bono4 films together, 1988 to 2008
Bono's page
- It Might Get Loud2008IMDb rating 7.6Mullen as HimselfBono as Himself
- U2 3D2008IMDb rating 8.4Mullen as HimselfBono as Himself
- U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago2005IMDb rating 8.3Mullen as Self - DrumsBono as Self - Vocals
- U2: Rattle and Hum1988IMDb rating 7.6Mullen as HimselfBono as Himself
The Edge4 films together, 1988 to 2008
The Edge's page
- It Might Get Loud2008IMDb rating 7.6Mullen as HimselfEdge as Himself
- U2 3D2008IMDb rating 8.4Mullen as HimselfEdge as Himself
- U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago2005IMDb rating 8.3Mullen as Self - DrumsEdge as Self - Guitar
- U2: Rattle and Hum1988IMDb rating 7.6Mullen as HimselfEdge as Himself
Adam Clayton4 films together, 1988 to 2008
Adam Clayton's page
- It Might Get Loud2008IMDb rating 7.6Mullen as HimselfClayton as Himself
- U2 3D2008IMDb rating 8.4Mullen as HimselfClayton as Himself
- U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago2005IMDb rating 8.3Mullen as Self - DrumsClayton as Self - Bass
- U2: Rattle and Hum1988IMDb rating 7.6Mullen as HimselfClayton as Himself

Awards

One award and honor.

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Larry Mullen Jr.'s awards and nominations, grouped by award
Year	Award	Film	Result
Other honors
	Officer of the Order of Liberty		Won

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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