Jerry Cantrell

Actor

March 18, 1966 (60 years)

Tacoma, Washington, USA

Biography

Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. is an American musician who is best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and main songwriter for the rock band Alice in Chains. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Cantrell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Self - Musical Guest

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

7.0

Jerry Maguire

Jesus of CopyMat

Jerry Maguire used to be a typical sports agent: willing to do just about anything he could to get the biggest possible contracts for his clients, plus a nice commission for himself. Then, one day, he suddenly has second thoughts about what he's really doing. When he voices these doubts, he ends up losing his job and all of his clients, save Rod Tidwell, an egomaniacal football player.

6.4

Singles

Himself - Alice In Chains (uncredited)

A group of young adults in their twenties, who share an apartment in the city of Seattle, ponder on love and face all the challenges of adulthood.

5.4

Rock Slyde

Jerry

A film noir comedy about Rock Slyde, a down-and-out private detective that engages in a turf war with an upstart quasi-religious cult, The House of Bartology.

9.6

Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal

Self

Explore the epic struggles and the cultural impacts made by Heavy Metal's most compelling artists. Their intensely personal stories about finding success offer an intoxicating combo of volume and distortion delivered via pulsating tales of murder, addiction, rebellion and redemption.

4.8

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, rock royalty once again gathered to celebrate the induction of another class of performers, influencers and excellent musicians into the Hallowed Hall of Rock. The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes in the Performer category.

6.6

Class Action Park

Self (archive footage)

Class Action Park explores the legend, legacy, and truth behind the 1980s water park in Vernon, New Jersey that long ago entered the realm of myth. Known for its dangerous, unsupervised rides and lack of regulation, guests of Action Park expected to walk away with injuries and were lucky if they made it out alive. Shirking the trappings of nostalgia, the film uses investigative journalism, original animations, recordings, and interviews with the people who lived it to reveal the true story of Action Park.

N/A

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

Self

A powerful return to roots, this concert captures Black Sabbath in peak form - reuniting to deliver classic hits with raw energy and legendary precision. Filmed live, to be theatrically released in 2026.

N/A

Crank It Up!

himself

Music television program, showcasing popular hard rock and heavy metal videos, hosted by veteran rock radio personalities The G-Ster, Madd Maxx Hammer, and the "Radio Rat-Pack". Originally aired Friday late nights on UPN owned stations, and in syndication over the American Independent Network (AIN). Filmed in Hollywood, CA.

6.2

Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos

Self

Featuring exclusive interviews with the leading titans of rock that include: Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slipknot, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Prophets Of Rage, Greta Van Fleet, Halestorm, and many, many more, "Long Live Rock" is a deep dive into the fandom of this often misunderstood but beloved genre of music.

8.7

Alice in Chains: MTV Unplugged

Guitars

Alice In Chains returned to the stage after a three year absence with this live acoustic performance in New York on 10th April 1996. The band performed a 13-song set, including, 'Heaven Beside You', 'Rooster' and 'Would?'.

7.3

Rising Low

Self

Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc tribute album (Gov't Mule's The Deep End , Volumes 1 & 2) featuring a host of legendary bass players. Throughout the film, director Mike Gordon (of Phish, who also plays on the album) interviews Woody's family and bandmates and also discusses the philosophy and technique of bass playing with a number of the instrument's legends, including Chris Squire, Les Claypool, John Entwistle, Flea, Bootsy Collins, Mike Watt, Roger Glover and others.

N/A

Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self [Alice in Chains]

Recorded live, this special honors fivenew performer category inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues and Dire Straits.

N/A

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16

Self

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Skid Row, Nirvana, Public Enemy, Tin Machine, Thin Lizzy, Alice in Chains, Cinderella and many more.

9.0

MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains

Self

For the first time ever, the Museum of Pop Culture's highly-anticipated Founders Award annual fundraiser event will be free to the public, streaming online Tuesday, December 1 as MoPOP honors Seattle's own Alice in Chains. The one-night-only benefit will be broadcast virtually beginning at 6 p.m. PT featuring unforgettable performances by Alice in Chains, as well as an acclaimed lineup of musicians who will put their own twist on some of the band's most iconic songs.

N/A

Roadrunner Roadrage

A compilation DVD from Roadrunner Records which features 20 music videos from different bands on the label. 1 Slipknot– My Plague (New Abuse Mix – Director’s Cut) 2 Soulfly– Back To The Primitive (Uncensored Version) 3 Killswitch Engage– Fixation On The Darkness 4 Ill Niño– Unreal 5 Ill Niño– God Save Us 6 Coal Chamber– Loco 7 Spineshank– Smothered 8 Spineshank– Synthetic 9 Fear Factory– Resurrection 10 Machine Head (3)– The Blood, The Sweat, The Tears (live) 11 Sepultura– Roots Bloody Roots 12 Chimaira– Chimaira 13 Chimaira– Sp Lit 14 Type O Negative– I Don’t Wanna Be Me 15 Stone Sour– Inhale 16 Murderdolls– White Wedding 17 Sinch– Tabula Rasa 18 Theory Of A Deadman– Nothing Could Come Between Us 19 Nickelback– Too Bad 20 Life Of Agony– Weeds 21 Downthesun– Medicated 22 Misfits– Scream

N/A

VH1 News Special: Grunge

Self (archive footage)

VH1 and SPIN magazine teamed up to present 'VH1 News Special: Grunge', an in-depth look at the Seattle-born movement that transformed popular music and the major players who made it happen.

7.5

Pantera: Cowboys from Hell

Self

Pantera's first home video release. It contains behind the scenes footage of the band partying as well as music videos and live performances.

8.7

Alice in Chains - Music Bank: The Videos

Himself

Music Bank: The Videos is a video release by rock band Alice in Chains containing all of the band's music videos. Interspersed between most of the videos are home video clips of the band on the road and in the studio. An early documentary of the band is also included which shows their life before signing to Columbia, and features performances of the early songs "Social Parasite", "I Can't Have You Blues" and "Queen of the Rodeo".

N/A

Dad Band

Terry

A mysterious short film that premiered around father's day and features Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains fame. The short centers around a group of middle-aged friends who play as a band based on their favorite rock music. Things become hectic when one of their guitar players becomes overbearing and far too demanding of the group's performance.