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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) -- An oddball journalist (Johnny Depp) and his psychopath lawyer (Benicio del Toro) travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades.
"The Ben Stiller Show" (1992): Season 1: Episode 8 -- Special guest star GARRY SHANDLING ("The Larry Sanders Show") joins the cast to introduce several comedy sketches.
The Big Lebowski (1998) -- The Nihilist throw a live marmot in the Dude's bath.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) -- Eliza and Debbie are two sisters who don't always get along. But their relationship is put to the test when Debbie's life is in danger, and Eliza might have to give up her power to talk to animals....
American Hardcore (2006) -- Paul Rachman's documentary chronicles the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986 and includes rare footage from Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat and the Minutemen.

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Mini Biography:
Michael Peter Balzary was born on the 16th of October 1962, in Melbourne... more
Trivia:
Played bass in the punk rock band, Fear, from 1982 to 1984. more
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Alternate Names:
Richard 'Flea' Balzari | Mike B. The Flea | Red Hot Chili Peppers | Red Hot Chilli Peppers | The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Filmography

Actor:
  1. Prettyface (2010) (in production) .... Charlie

  2. Rugrats Go Wild (2003) (voice) .... Donnie Thornberry
  3. The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) (voice) .... Donnie Thornberry
  4. "The Wild Thornberrys" .... Donnie / ... (44 episodes, 1998-2001)
        - The Trouble with Darwin (2001) TV episode .... Donnie
        - All Work and No Play (2001) TV episode .... Donnie
        - New Territory (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Donald Michael Thornberry / Additional Voices
        - The Anniversary (2000) TV episode .... Donnie
        - Island Trade (2000) TV episode .... Donnie
          (39 more)
  5. The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie (2001) (TV) (voice) .... Donald 'Donnie' Michael Thornberry
    ... aka The Origin of Donnie (USA: short title)
  6. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Off the Map (2001) (V)
  7. Goodbye, Casanova (2000) .... Silent

  8. Liar's Poker (1999) .... Freddie
  9. Gen 13 (1999) (V) (voice) .... Grunge/Edward Chang
  10. Psycho (1998) .... Bob Summerfield
  11. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) .... Musician
  12. The Big Lebowski (1998) .... Nihilist #2, Kieffer
  13. Just Your Luck (1996) (V) .... Johnny
    ... aka Whiskey Down (Australia) (USA: working title)
  14. The Chase (1994) .... Dale
  15. Son in Law (1993) (uncredited) .... Tattoo Artist
  16. Roadside Prophets (1992) .... Too Free Stooges
  17. My Own Private Idaho (1991) .... Budd
  18. Motorama (1991) .... Busboy
  19. Back to the Future Part III (1990) .... Douglas J. Needles

  20. Back to the Future Part II (1989) .... Needles
  21. The Blue Iguana (1988) .... Floyd
    ... aka La iguana azul (Mexico)
  22. Stranded (1987) .... Jester The Alien
  23. Less Than Zero (1987) .... Musician #1
  24. Dudes (1987) .... Milo
  25. Suburbia (1984) (as Mike B. The Flea) .... Razzle
    ... aka Rebel Streets (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka The Wild Side
Soundtrack:
  1. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (2007) (VG) (writer: "Suck My Kiss")
  2. Coachella (2006) (V) (writer: "Californication")
  3. "Independent Lens" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) TV episode (writer: "Californication")
  4. Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004) (TV) (writer: "Venice Queen")
  5. Bluebird (2004) (TV) (writer: "Otherside")
  6. Something's Gotta Give (2003) (writer: "Butterfly")
  7. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Greatest Videos (2003) (V) (writer: "Give It Away", "Suck My Kiss", "Under the Bridge", "Aeroplane", "My Friends", "Scar Tissue", "Around the World", "Otherside", "Californication", "Road Trippin'", "By the Way", "The Zephyr Song", "Can't Stop", "Universally Speaking", "Soul to Squeeze")
  8. Orange County (2002) (writer: "Butterfly") ("Butterfly")
  9. Pro Skater 3 (2001) (VG) (writer: "Fight Like A Brave")
    ... aka Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (USA: complete title)
  10. Saving Silverman (2001) (writer: "Butterfly")
    ... aka Evil Woman (Australia) (Europe: English title) (Philippines: English title) (UK) (USA: working title)
  11. Things Behind the Sun (2001) (writer: "A System for Shutting Everything Out") (performer: "A System for Shutting Everything Out")

  12. Bringing Out the Dead (1999) (writer: "So What")
  13. Free Tibet (1998) (writer: "Give It Away")
  14. Grace of My Heart (1996) (performer: "The Nitty Gritty") (producer: "The Nitty Gritty")
  15. Twister (1996) (writer: "Melancholy Mechanics")
  16. The Basketball Diaries (1995) (writer: "I've Been Down") (performer: "I've Been Down")
    ... aka Streets of New York (International: English title: video title)
  17. "Beavis and Butt-Head" (3 episodes, 1993)
        - Sporting Goods (1993) TV episode (writer: "Breaking The Girl")
        - Sperm Bank (1993) TV episode (writer: "Suck My Kiss")
        - Sign Here (1993) TV episode (writer: "Show Me Your Soul")
  18. Coneheads (1993) (writer: "Soul to Squeeze")
  19. Wayne's World (1992) ("SIKAMIKANICO")
  20. Pretty Woman (1990) (writer: "Show Me Your Soul")

  21. Say Anything... (1989) (writer: "Taste The Pain")
    ... aka ...Say Anything... (USA: promotional title)
  22. Less Than Zero (1987) (music: "Fight Like A Brave")
  23. Thrashin' (1986) (writer: "BLACK EYED BLONDE")
  24. Gimme an 'F' (1984) (writer: "Get Up and Jump")
    ... aka Gimme an F (USA: video box title)
    ... aka T & A Academy 2
Music Department:
  1. Traffic (2000) (musician: master of the 4-string electric bassius o'pheilius)
    ... aka Traffic - Die Macht des Kartells (Germany)
Self:
  1. Everyday Sunshine (2010) (post-production)
  2. Bob and the Monster (2010) (post-production) .... Himself
  3. Recording: The History of Recorded Music (2009) (post-production) .... Himself

  4. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Whole Lotta Shakin' (2009) (V) .... Himself
  5. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  6. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Untitled Documentary (2008) .... Himself
  7. Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008) .... Himself
  8. Making of Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Hump de Bump' (2007) (V)
  9. Brit Awards 2007 (2007) (TV) (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself - Performer
  10. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) .... Himself
    ... aka Strummer (International: English title: informal short title)
    ... aka Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (Australia: poster title)
  11. "4Real" (1 episode, 2007)
        - 4Real Haiti (2007) TV episode
  12. "Musikprogrammet - programmet om musik" .... Himself - Performer (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka Musikprogrammet (Denmark: promotional title)
        - Red Hot Chili Peppers (2006) TV episode (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself - Performer
  13. Making of Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Snow (Hey Oh)' (2006) (V) .... Himself
  14. "My Shot With" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - The Virgin Music Festival (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  15. Making of Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Tell Me Baby' (2006) (V) .... Himself
  16. American Hardcore (2006) (as Richard 'Flea' Balzari) .... Himself
    ... aka American Hardcore: The History of American Punk Rock 1980 - 1986 (USA: long title)
  17. Making of Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Dani California' (2006) (V) .... Himself
  18. Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone (2006)
  19. "House Band" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Red Hot Chili Peppers (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  20. "Popworld" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 22 April 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  21. "Dancing with the Stars" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #4.2 (2006) TV episode (as Red Hot Chilli Peppers) .... Himself
  22. Coachella (2006) (V) .... Himself
  23. The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005) (V) (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself (segment "Can't Stop")
  24. The Work of Director Stéphane Sednaoui (2005) (V) (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself (segments "Scar Tissue" and "Give it Away")
  25. All We Are Saying (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  26. We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (2005) .... Himself
  27. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Greatest Videos (2003) (V) (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself (Bass)
  28. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live at Slane Castle (2003) (V) .... Himself
  29. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 12 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  30. 2003 Radio Music Awards (2003) (TV) (as The Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself
  31. Ice Cube: The Videos, Volume 1 (2003) (V) .... Himself (segment "Wicked")
  32. Brit Awards 2003 (2003) (TV) (as The Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself
  33. VH1 Backyard BBQ with the Red Hot Chili Peppers (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  34. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode #2.11 (2002) TV episode (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself
  35. Rising Low (2002) .... Himself
  36. MTV 20: Live & Almost Legal (2001) (TV) .... Himself (member, Red Hot Chili Peppers)
  37. "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" (2000) TV mini-series (as The Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself - Member, Red Hot Chili Peppers
  38. "MADtv" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2000)
        - Episode #6.8 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #5.12 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  39. MTV Video Music Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself - Performer

  40. "Making the Video" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Red Hot Chili Peppers: Around the World (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  41. Woodstock '99 (1999) (TV) (as The Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself
  42. "Behind the Music" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999)
    ... aka VH1's Behind the Music (USA: alternative title)
        - 'Weird Al' Yankovic (1999) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Red Hot Chili Peppers (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  43. Three Days (1999/I) .... Himself
  44. Free Tibet (1998) (as The Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself
  45. The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998) .... Himself
  46. "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - A Star Is Abhorred (1997) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
  47. Woodstock '94 (1995) (V) (as The Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself
  48. Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  49. 24 Hours in Rock and Roll (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  50. "Rhythm & Jam" (1993) TV mini-series .... Himself
  51. "The Simpsons" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Krusty Gets Kancelled (1993) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
  52. "The Ben Stiller Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1992)
        - With Flea (1992) TV episode .... Himself
  53. MTV Video Music Awards 1992 (1992) (TV) (as The Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself (Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist)
  54. Red Hot Chili Peppers: What Hits?! (1992) (V) .... Himself
  55. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks (1991) (V) .... Himself

  56. Let's Get Lost (1988) .... Himself
  57. Thrashin' (1986) (as The Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself
  58. Tough Guys (1986) .... Himself - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Archive Footage:
  1. "Provinssirock 30"
        - Episode #1.3 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "Video on Trial"
        - Episode #2.19 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.31 (2006) TV episode (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself - Accused
        - Episode #1.20 (2006) TV episode (as Red Hot Chili Peppers) .... Himself - Accused


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