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Ian Gillan

Bio: Ian Gillan (born 19 August 1945) is an English singer who is best known as the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band Deep Purple. He is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice
Born: Sun, Aug 19 1945
Birthplace: Chiswick, London, England
Ian Gillan is 80 years old
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Poster of Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023
Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023
Ian Gillan was 77 in Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 25 2023
Poster of Ian Gillan - Contractual Obligation #1: Live In Moscow
Ian Gillan - Contractual Obligation #1: Live In Moscow
Ian Gillan was 73 in Ian Gillan - Contractual Obligation #1: Live In Moscow as 'himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Ian Gillan was 72 in Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 2018
Poster of Deep Purple at Hellfest
Deep Purple at Hellfest
Ian Gillan was 72 in Deep Purple at Hellfest as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 13 2017
Poster of Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition
Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition
Ian Gillan was 71 in Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 2017
Poster of Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite
Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite
Ian Gillan was 71 in Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken
Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken
Ian Gillan was 69 in Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 2015
Poster of Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo
Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo
Ian Gillan was 69 in Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo as 'Himself - Vocals'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 2015
Poster of Louder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie
Louder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie
Ian Gillan was 69 in Louder Than Hell: Wacken The Movie as 'Self - Deep Purple'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 2014
Poster of Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Ian Gillan was 69 in Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 2014
Poster of Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona
Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona
Ian Gillan was 69 in Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona as 'vocals'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 2014
Poster of Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Ian Gillan was 69 in Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Ian Gillan was 69 in Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Celebrating Jon Lord
Celebrating Jon Lord
Ian Gillan was 69 in Celebrating Jon Lord as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 2014
Poster of Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Ian Gillan was 68 in Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 2013
Poster of Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
Ian Gillan was 66 in Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011 as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 2011
Poster of Deep Purple: Total Abandon
Deep Purple: Total Abandon
Ian Gillan was 66 in Deep Purple: Total Abandon as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 2011
Poster of Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Ian Gillan was 65 in Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 2011
Poster of Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011
Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011
Ian Gillan was 65 in Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011 as 'Lead Vocal'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 2011
Poster of Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Ian Gillan was 65 in Deep Purple - Deepest Purple as 'Himself - Vocals'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Heavy Metal Britannia
Heavy Metal Britannia
Ian Gillan was 64 in Heavy Metal Britannia as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 2010
Poster of Ian Gillan: Live in Concert
Ian Gillan: Live in Concert
Ian Gillan was 63 in Ian Gillan: Live in Concert
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 2009
Poster of Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Ian Gillan was 63 in Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 2009
Poster of Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple In Rock
Ian Gillan was 63 in Deep Purple In Rock as 'Himself - Vocals'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 03 2008
Poster of Gillan: The Glory Years
Gillan: The Glory Years
Ian Gillan was 62 in Gillan: The Glory Years as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 2008
Poster of Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux
Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux
Ian Gillan was 62 in Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 19 2008
Poster of Highway Star: Journey In Rock
Highway Star: Journey In Rock
Ian Gillan was 61 in Highway Star: Journey In Rock as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Deep Purple: Live in China
Deep Purple: Live in China
Ian Gillan was 61 in Deep Purple: Live in China as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 27 2006
Poster of Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006
Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006
Ian Gillan was 60 in Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006 as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Gillan: Live Edinburgh 1980
Gillan: Live Edinburgh 1980
Ian Gillan was 60 in Gillan: Live Edinburgh 1980 as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
Ian Gillan was 60 in Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996 as 'vocals'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London
Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London
Ian Gillan was 60 in Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 2005
Poster of Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Ian Gillan was 59 in Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73 as 'Lead Vocal'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 25 2005
Poster of Blues Rock - The Ultimate Anthology
Blues Rock - The Ultimate Anthology
Ian Gillan was 59 in Blues Rock - The Ultimate Anthology
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 30 2004
Poster of Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Ian Gillan was 58 in Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972 as 'Himself (Archive Material)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Let it Rock: Volume 1
Let it Rock: Volume 1
Ian Gillan was 58 in Let it Rock: Volume 1 as 'Self - Deep Purple'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 2003
Poster of Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Ian Gillan was 57 in Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 2002
Poster of Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
Ian Gillan was 57 in Deep Purple: Live at the NEC as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 2002
Poster of Deep Purple: Perihelion
Deep Purple: Perihelion
Ian Gillan was 57 in Deep Purple: Perihelion as 'Lead Singer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 19 2002
Poster of Classic Rock: Anthology
Classic Rock: Anthology
Ian Gillan was 56 in Classic Rock: Anthology as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
Ian Gillan was 56 in The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of Ian Gillan - Classic Rock Legends
Ian Gillan - Classic Rock Legends
Ian Gillan was 56 in Ian Gillan - Classic Rock Legends as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
Ian Gillan was 55 in Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000 as 'vocals'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 2000
Poster of Deep Purple: Bombay Calling
Deep Purple: Bombay Calling
Ian Gillan was 55 in Deep Purple: Bombay Calling as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 2000
Poster of Deep Purple special
Deep Purple special
Ian Gillan was 54 in Deep Purple special as 'Self - vocals'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2000
Poster of Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
Ian Gillan was 54 in Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra as 'Himself - Vocals'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 07 2000
Poster of Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
Ian Gillan was 48 in Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken as 'Self - vocals'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1994
Poster of Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water
Ian Gillan was 48 in Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water as 'Lead Singer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1993
Poster of Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two
Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two
Ian Gillan was 47 in Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two as 'himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1992
Poster of Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Ian Gillan was 45 in Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Butterfly Ball
The Butterfly Ball
Ian Gillan was 31 in The Butterfly Ball as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1977
Poster of Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Ian Gillan was 26 in Deep Purple: Made In Japan as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1972
Poster of Deep Purple in Montreux
Deep Purple in Montreux
Ian Gillan was 25 in Deep Purple in Montreux as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1971
Poster of Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
Ian Gillan was 25 in Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing as 'vocals'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1970
Poster of Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra
Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra
Ian Gillan was 24 in Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra as 'Himself - Vocals'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1970
Poster of Deep Purple - Now What!?
Deep Purple - Now What!?
Ian Gillan will be 80+ in Deep Purple - Now What!? as 'Vocalist'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock
Ian Gillan was 61+ in Seven Ages of Rock as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
Ian Gillan was 51+ in Classic Albums as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of Morgenmagazin
Morgenmagazin
Ian Gillan was 46+ in Morgenmagazin as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 19 1992
Poster of 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
Ian Gillan was 20+ in 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 1966