Russ Ballard

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92 titles

Past Film & Video (32 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Beyond the Beach: The Hell and the Hope (2023) Composer Composer See fewer	£700K
Reptile (2023) Writer ("You Can Do Magic") Writer ("You Can Do Magic") See fewer
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Writer ("Since You Been Gone") Writer ("Since You Been Gone") See fewer	$250MM	$118MM	$359MM	$846MM
Sharper (2023) Performer ("In the Night"), Writer ("In the Night") Performer ("In the Night"), Writer ("In the Night") See fewer
Sam & Kate (2022) Writer ("You Can Do Magic") Writer ("You Can Do Magic") See fewer
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (2022) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer
American Animals (2018) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer		$135K	$2.9MM	$4.1MM
Three Identical Strangers (2018) Writer ("Since You Been Gone") Writer ("Since You Been Gone") See fewer		$172K	$12MM	$13MM
Golden Exits (2017) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer		$12K	$42K	$42K
Rainbow: Memories in Rock (2016) (Video) - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") Writer ("Since You Been Gone") See fewer
Weiner (2016) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer		$84K	$1.7MM	$1.7MM
Better Living Through Chemistry (2014) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer	$5MM	$46K	$75K	$121K
Rainbow: Black Masquerade (2013) (Video) - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") Writer ("Since You Been Gone") See fewer
Blood Ties (2013) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer	$26MM	$27K	$42K	$2.6MM
FAADE: Fires in the Blackhole (2013) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Top Cat (2011) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer				$17MM
Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin' (2010) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer
Inside Job (2010) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer	$2MM	$40K	$4.3MM	$7.9MM
Kissology: The Ultimate Kiss Collection Vol. 2 1978-1991 (2007) (Video) - Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer
Fishy (2007) Music ("Bullett"), Writer ("Bullett") Music ("Bullett"), Writer ("Bullett") See fewer				$32K
Air Guitar Nation (2006) Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You II") Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You II") See fewer		$7K	$71K	$80K
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer		$95K	$518K	$2MM
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006) Lyrics ("I Surrender"), Writer ("I Surrender") Lyrics ("I Surrender"), Writer ("I Surrender") See fewer	€1.6MM			$4.4MM
Tooth (2004) Writer ("Do You Believe", "Girl on a Mission") Writer ("Do You Believe", "Girl on a Mission") See fewer	$12MM			$2.4MM
Idle Hands (1999) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer	$25MM	$1.8MM	$4.2MM	$4.2MM
Los Enchiladas! (1999) Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer
Still Crazy (1998) Writer ("What Might Have Been") Writer ("What Might Have Been") See fewer		$103K	$525K	$525K
Metroland (1997) Writer ("So You Win Again") Writer ("So You Win Again") See fewer		$27K	$27K	$27K
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) Writer ("God Gave Rock'n'Roll to You II") Writer ("God Gave Rock'n'Roll to You II") See fewer	$20MM	$10MM	$38MM	$38MM
Rainbow: Japan Tour (1984) (Video) - Writer ("I Surrender", "Since You Been Gone") Writer ("I Surrender", "Since You Been Gone") See fewer
Just the Way You Are (1984) Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") See fewer		$2.3MM	$7.9MM	$7.9MM
McVicar (1980) Writer ("Just a Dream Away", "Free Me', "My Time Is Gonna Come") Writer ("Just a Dream Away", "Free Me', "My Time Is Gonna Come") See fewer

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Past Television (38 titles)	Episodes
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2023) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2023) See fewer A Midnight Dreary (Oct 12, 2023) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) See fewer	1
This Fool (2023) (TV Series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2023) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Clyde & Clyde, Pt 1 (Jul 28, 2023) Season 2, Episode 2 - Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer	1
MacGruber (2021) (TV Series) - Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (1 episode, 2021) Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Brimstone (Dec 16, 2021) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("You Can Do Magic") Writer ("You Can Do Magic") See fewer	1
Morning Joe (2021) (TV Series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2021), Writer ("Winning") (1 episode, 2021), Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (1 episode, 2021), Writer ("I'm Winning") (1 episode, 2021) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2021), Writer ("Winning") (1 episode, 2021), Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (1 episode, 2021), Writer ("I'm Winning") (1 episode, 2021) See fewer 04-30-2021 (Apr 30, 2021) Season 15, Episode 12 - Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Tähdet, tähdet (2015–2020) (TV Series) - Writer ("I Surrender") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 2020) Writer ("I Surrender") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Episode #6.2 (Aug 23, 2020) Season 6, Episode 2 - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") Writer ("Since You Been Gone") See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Willkommen Österreich (2019) (TV Series) - Writer ("So You Win Again") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("So You Win Again") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Die 414. Sendung: Helmut Lotti & Katharina Straßer (Jan 22, 2019) Season 12, Episode 15 - Writer ("So You Win Again") Writer ("So You Win Again") See fewer	1
Sex Education (2019) (TV Series) - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Episode 2 (Jan 11, 2019) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") Writer ("Since You Been Gone") See fewer	1
The Simpsons (2019) (TV Series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Mad About the Toy (Jan 6, 2019) Season 30, Episode 11 - Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Blacklist (2017) (TV Series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Smokey Putnum (No. 30) (Sep 27, 2017) Season 5, Episode 1 - Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer	1
Fargo (2017) (TV Series) - Writer ("Liar") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("Liar") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer The Law of Non-Contradiction (May 3, 2017) Season 3, Episode 3 - Writer ("Liar") Writer ("Liar") See fewer	1
Inside No. 9 (2017) (TV Series) - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Empty Orchestra (Mar 7, 2017) Season 3, Episode 4 - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") Writer ("Since You Been Gone") See fewer	1
Doctors (2016) (TV Series) - Writer ("So You Win Again") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("So You Win Again") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Summit Fever (Sep 1, 2016) Season 18, Episode 51 - Writer ("So You Win Again") (uncredited) Writer ("So You Win Again") (uncredited) See fewer	1
MLB Network Presents (2016) (TV Series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer 56: The Streak (May 15, 2016) Season 2, Episode 6 - Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer	1
Girls (2016) (TV Series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Homeward Bound (Apr 10, 2016) Season 5, Episode 8 - Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Mike & Mike (2015) (TV Series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2015) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Episode dated 27 October 2015 (Oct 27, 2015) Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Scream Queens (2015) (TV Series) - Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") (1 episode, 2015) Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Pilot (Sep 22, 2015) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") (uncredited) Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Retrohelmet (2015) (TV Series) - Writer ("Ensi kertaa" (I Surrender)) (1 episode, 2015) Writer ("Ensi kertaa" (I Surrender)) (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Coverhitit (May 23, 2015) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("Ensi kertaa" (I Surrender)) Writer ("Ensi kertaa" (I Surrender)) See fewer	1
Top Gear (2015) (TV Series) - Writer ("Since You've Been Gone") (1 episode, 2015) Writer ("Since You've Been Gone") (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Hammond Is Dropped Into British Columbia, Canada To Test A Watch With A Built-In Emergency Beacon (Mar 2, 2015) Season 22, Episode 6 - Writer ("Since You've Been Gone") (uncredited) Writer ("Since You've Been Gone") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Atop the Fourth Wall (2009–2014) (TV Series) - Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You") (2 episodes, 2009), Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You II") (1 episode, 2014) Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You") (2 episodes, 2009), Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You II") (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Bill and Ted's Excellent Comic Book #1 (Apr 28, 2014) Season 7, Episode 17 - Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You II") Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You II") See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
How to Win Eurovision (2013) (TV Movie) - Writer ("No Dream Impossible") (uncredited) Writer ("No Dream Impossible") (uncredited) See fewer
20 to 1 (2010) (TV Series) - Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (1 episode, 2010) Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Megastars with Megabucks (Jul 21, 2010) Season 9, Episode 13 - Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (uncredited) Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Californication (2009) (TV Series) - Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2009) Writer ("New York Groove") (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Mia Culpa (Dec 13, 2009) Season 3, Episode 12 - Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) Writer ("New York Groove") (uncredited) See fewer	1
100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008) (TV Movie) - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") Writer ("Since You Been Gone") See fewer
Nighty Night (2005) (TV Series) - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 2005) Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode #2.4 (Sep 27, 2005) Season 2, Episode 4 - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (uncredited) Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (uncredited) See fewer	1
My Name Is Earl (2005) (TV Series) - Writer ("I'm Winning") (1 episode, 2005) Writer ("I'm Winning") (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Pilot (Sep 20, 2005) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("I'm Winning") Writer ("I'm Winning") See fewer	1
Top of the Pops (1977–2002) (TV Series) - Writer ("So You Win Again") (6 episodes, 1977), Writer ("Since You've Been Gone") (2 episodes, 1979), Writer ("I Surrender") (2 episodes, 1981), Writer ("Don't Wanna Say Goodnight") (1 episode, 1978), Writer ("Love on the Line") (1 episode, 2002), Writer ("No Dream Impossible") (1 episode, 2001) Writer ("So You Win Again") (6 episodes, 1977), Writer ("Since You've Been Gone") (2 episodes, 1979), Writer ("I Surrender") (2 episodes, 1981), Writer ("Don't Wanna Say Goodnight") (1 episode, 1978), Writer ("Love on the Line") (1 episode, 2002), Writer ("No Dream Impossible") (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode #39.44 (Nov 22, 2002) Season 39, Episode 44 - Writer ("Love on the Line") Writer ("Love on the Line") See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
The Eurovision Song Contest (2001) (TV Special) - Writer ("No Dream Impossible") Writer ("No Dream Impossible") See fewer
Daria (2000) (TV Series) - Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") (1 episode, 2000) Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") (1 episode, 2000) See fewer I Loathe a Parade (Apr 7, 2000) Season 4, Episode 6 - Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") Writer ("I Know There's Something Going On") See fewer	1
Playing the Field (2000) (TV Series) - Writer ("So You Win Again") (1 episode, 2000) Writer ("So You Win Again") (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Episode #3.1 (Feb 1, 2000) Season 3, Episode 1 - Writer ("So You Win Again") (uncredited) Writer ("So You Win Again") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Saturday Night Live (1994) (TV Series) - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 1994) Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Nancy Kerrigan/Aretha Franklin (Mar 12, 1994) Season 19, Episode 15 - Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (uncredited) Writer ("Since You Been Gone") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Motormouth (1992) (TV Series) - Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You") (1 episode, 1992) Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You") (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode #4.23 (Feb 1, 1992) Season 4, Episode 23 - Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You") (uncredited) Writer ("God Gave Rock and Roll to You") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1992) (TV Series) - Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (1 episode, 1992) Writer ("You Can Do Magic") (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Master Ninja I (Jan 11, 1992) Season 4, Episode 22 - Writer ("You Can Do Magic") Writer ("You Can Do Magic") See fewer	1
Moordspel (1987) (TV Series) - Writer ("No More the Fool") (1 episode, 1987) Writer ("No More the Fool") (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Riskant roulette (Mar 6, 1987) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer ("No More the Fool") (uncredited) Writer ("No More the Fool") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Miami Vice (1984–1986) (TV Series) - Performer ("Your Time is Gonna Come") (1 episode, 1986), Performer ("In The Night") (1 episode, 1984), Performer ("Voices") (1 episode, 1984), Writer ("In The Night") (1 episode, 1984), Writer ("Your Time is Gonna Come") (1 episode, 1986), Writer ("Voices") (1 episode, 1984) Performer ("Your Time is Gonna Come") (1 episode, 1986), Performer ("In The Night") (1 episode, 1984), Performer ("Voices") (1 episode, 1984), Writer ("In The Night") (1 episode, 1984), Writer ("Your Time is Gonna Come") (1 episode, 1986), Writer ("Voices") (1 episode, 1984) See fewer Yankee Dollar (Jan 17, 1986) Season 2, Episode 13 - Performer ("Your Time is Gonna Come") (uncredited), Writer ("Your Time is Gonna Come") (uncredited) Performer ("Your Time is Gonna Come") (uncredited), Writer ("Your Time is Gonna Come") (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
The Kenny Everett Video Cassette (1981) (TV Series) - Writer ("Losing You") (1 episode, 1981) Writer ("Losing You") (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode #4.3 (Apr 30, 1981) Season 4, Episode 3 - Writer ("Losing You") Writer ("Losing You") See fewer	1
Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) (TV Movie) - Writer ("New York Groove") Writer ("New York Groove") See fewer
The Bay City Rollers Show (1978) (TV Series) - Writer ("Are You Cuckoo?") (1 episode, 1978) Writer ("Are You Cuckoo?") (1 episode, 1978) See fewer Episode #1.5 (Oct 7, 1978) Season 1, Episode 5 - Writer ("Are You Cuckoo?") Writer ("Are You Cuckoo?") See fewer	1
The Midnight Special (1972–1973) (TV Series) - Lyrics ("God Gave Rock and Roll To You", "Hold Your Head Up", "It's Only Money Part 2") (1 episode, 1973), Writer ("Tragedy") (1 episode, 1972), Music ("God Gave Rock and Roll To You", "Hold Your Head Up", "It's Only Money Part 2") (1 episode, 1973) Lyrics ("God Gave Rock and Roll To You", "Hold Your Head Up", "It's Only Money Part 2") (1 episode, 1973), Writer ("Tragedy") (1 episode, 1972), Music ("God Gave Rock and Roll To You", "Hold Your Head Up", "It's Only Money Part 2") (1 episode, 1973) See fewer Host: Paul Williams; guests: the Stylistics; Statler Brothers; Argent; Gunhill Road (Jun 1, 1973) Season 1, Episode 19 - Lyrics ("God Gave Rock and Roll To You", "Hold Your Head Up", "It's Only Money Part 2"), Music ("God Gave Rock and Roll To You", "Hold Your Head Up", "It's Only Money Part 2") Lyrics ("God Gave Rock and Roll To You", "Hold Your Head Up", "It's Only Money Part 2"), Music ("God Gave Rock and Roll To You", "Hold Your Head Up", "It's Only Money Part 2") See fewer Pilot (Aug 19, 1972) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("Tragedy") Writer ("Tragedy") See fewer	2

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Self (7 titles)
Breakfast (2010) (TV Series) - Self - Songwriter (1 episode, 2010) Self - Songwriter (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode dated 11 June 2010 (Jun 11, 2010) Self - Songwriter Self - Songwriter See fewer
Pop Quiz (1981) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1981) Self (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode #1.5 (Aug 1, 1981) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
The Old Grey Whistle Test (1973–1981) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 1973) Self (4 episodes, 1973) See fewer Episode #10.17 (Feb 7, 1981) Season 10, Episode 17 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Supersonic (1976) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1976) Self (1 episode, 1976) See fewer Episode #1.27 (Mar 6, 1976) Season 1, Episode 27 - Self Self See fewer
Rock on with 45 (1974) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1974) Self (1 episode, 1974) See fewer Episode #2.9 (Nov 7, 1974) Season 2, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
Set of 6 (1972) (TV Series) - Self - Musician (1 episode, 1972) Self - Musician (1 episode, 1972) See fewer Argent Special (May 30, 1972) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self - Musician (as Argent) Self - Musician (as Argent) See fewer
Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1965) (TV Series) - Self (9 episodes, 1963) Self (9 episodes, 1963) See fewer Ready Steady Goes Live! (Apr 2, 1965) Season 2, Episode 31 - Self (as The Roulettes) Self (as The Roulettes) See fewer See more See fewer Loading

Archive Footage (1 title)
CNBC Meets (2011) (TV Series) - Self - The RD Crusaders (1 episode, 2011) Self - The RD Crusaders (1 episode, 2011) See fewer CNBC Meets Richard Desmond (Jun 15, 2011) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self - The RD Crusaders (archive footage) Self - The RD Crusaders (archive footage) See fewer

Other (14 titles)
Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) (Video Game) - Soundtrack ("New York Groove") (uncredited) Soundtrack ("New York Groove") (uncredited) See fewer
D.O.C. Feat. Bride: God Gave Rock and Roll to You (1993) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Kiss: God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You II (1991) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Frehley's Comet: Into the Night (1987) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Russ Ballard: The Fire Still Burns (1985) (Music Video) - Russ Ballard, Composer Russ Ballard, Composer See fewer
Russ Ballard: Two Silhouettes (1984) (Music Video) - Russ Ballard, Composer Russ Ballard, Composer See fewer
Russ Ballard: Voices (1984) (Music Video) - Russ Ballard, Composer Russ Ballard, Composer See fewer
America: The Border (1983) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
America: You Can Do Magic (1982) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Frida: I Know There's Something Going On (1982) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Rainbow: I Surrender (1981) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Russ Ballard & The Barnet Dogs: I Will Be There (1981) (Music Video) - Russ Ballard, Composer Russ Ballard, Composer See fewer
Russ Ballard & The Barnet Dogs: Rock & Roll Lover (1981) (Music Video) - Russ Ballard, Composer Russ Ballard, Composer See fewer
Rainbow: Since You Been Gone (1979) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer

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