Richard Alan Nielsen is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.
2024Standing on the Shoulders of KittiesMovieas Self
2023Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk SceneMovieas himself
2020Gibson TV: The ConversationTV showas Self · 4 episodes
2018Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single CollectionMovie
2016The Goddamn Comedy JamMovieas Self
2016Todd Who?Movieas Himself
2016Cheap Trick Live at Red RocksMovie2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertTV showas Self - Musical Guest · 1 episodes
2014Cheap Trick: Guitar Center SessionsMovieas Guitar, Vocals2013Sound CityMovieas Self
2012Cheap Trick: Front Row CenterMovieas Performer
2010Cheap Trick - Live in AustinMovie2009Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper LiveMovie
2009Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the BookMovie2008Cheap Trick at BudokanMovieas Rick Nielsen
2008Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric GuitarMovieas Self
2006Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween BallMovieas Performer2005The Colbert ReportTV showas Self · 1 episodes2005Cheap Trick: Live in AustraliaMovieas Rick Nielsen
2004Lovesongs Of The 70'sMovieas Can't Stop Falling Into Love
2004Rockthology 2Movieas Self (archive footage)
2004Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to YouMovieas Self
2004Larry presents: Best of The 80sMovieas Self2003Daddy Day CareMovieas Himself (Cheap Trick)2002CMT CrossroadsTV showas Self · 1 episodes2001Cheap Trick - SilverMovie2000TV FunhouseTV showas Self · 1 episodes2000The Life and Times of Steve MarriottMovie
1999Cheap Trick Live in OrlandoMovie1999Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88Movie1999Cheap Trick - Music For HangoversMovie1997The Big OneMovieas Himself - Entertainer1995The Drew Carey ShowTV showas Self · 1 episodes1993Boy Meets WorldTV showas Gordy · 1 episodes1990Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8Movieas Self
1990Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9Movieas Self1987DisorderliesMovieas Car Jacked Guy · as Hijacked Car Driver
1981Cheap Trick: Live at ChicagofestMovieas Self
1979Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to CollegeMovieas Performer
—Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary PerformanceMovieas Himself