Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine (born Harold Simon Belsky; February 5, 1929 – March 11, 2019) was an American drummer and session musician, estimated to be among the most recorded studio drummers in the history of the music industry, claiming over 35,000 sessions and 6,000 singles.

Hal Blaine is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 23 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Wrecking Crew (2008), Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004), Classic Albums (1997), Man on the Moon (1999), Soundbreaking (2016), Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018), Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965), Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (2010). The recorded credits span 1964 to 2018, including 20 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.