Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
Christopher John Cornell (né Boyle; July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter and musician best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary lyricist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a solo career and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks. Cornell was the founder and frontman of Temple of the Dog, a one-off tribute band dedicated to his late friend Andrew Wood. Several music journalists, fan polls and fellow musicians have regarded Cornell as one of the greatest rock singers of all time.
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Chris Cornell is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Conan (2010), Saturday Night Live (1975), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992), Later... with Jools Holland (1992). The recorded credits span 1975 to 2025, including 15 movies and 10 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Soundgarden · Audioslave · Christopher John Cornell
Movie2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
TV ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV ShowLate Show with David Letterman
TV ShowConan
TV ShowSaturday Night Live
TV ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!
TV ShowThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV ShowLater... with Jools Holland
TV ShowLive from the Artists Den
TV ShowThe Henry Rollins Show
TV ShowSound Off with Matt Pinfield
MovieSingles
MovieIt's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
MovieVH1 News Special: Grunge
MovieAll Things Must Pass
MoviePearl Jam Twenty
MovieHype!
MovieSoundgarden: Live in Germany 1990
MovieMalfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story
MovieSoundgarden - Live From The Artists Den
MovieChris Cornell - Live at Pinkpop 2009
MovieTemple Of The Dog
MovieHard Rock Calling: Soundgarden Live at Hyde Park
MovieAudioslave: Live at Montreux Jazz Festival
MovieThe Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale