Richard Hell
Biography
Richard Lester Meyers, better known by his stage name Richard Hell, is an American singer, songwriter, bass guitarist and writer. Richard Hell was an innovator of punk music and fashion. He was one of the first to spike his hair and wear torn, cut and drawn-on shirts, often held together with safety pins.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Geek Maggot Bingo or The Freak from Suckweasel Mountain
as The Rawhide Kid
1983
Smithereens
as Eric
1982
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
as Self
2007
Ramones: We're Outta Here!
as Self
2004
Llik Your Idols
as Himself
2007
Wild Thing
as Self
2012
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as Self
2017
Blind Light
as Max
1998
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Bruce Meeker
1985
Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?
2003
The Blank Generation
as Self
1976
What About Me
as Paul
1993
Oil City Confidential
as Self
2009
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
as Self
1989
Punk Revolution NYC
as Himself
2012
Punking Out
as Himself
1978
Sadness at Leaving
as Carl Halman
1992
Final Reward
1978
No Picnic
as Irate Tenant
1986
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
as Self
2009