Les Claypool

Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming,whammy bar bends (unusual on a bass guitar) and slapping.

Known For

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Movie | 1991
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

Movie | 2022
South Park

South Park

TV | 1997
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?

TV | 2023
4 Episodes
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

Movie | 2022
Self (Primus)
Precious Metals

Precious Metals

Movie | 2021
Pachyderm Gold
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station

Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station

Movie | 2020
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues

The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues

Movie | 2016
Self
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Movie | 2015
Himself
The Murders of Brandywine Theater

The Murders of Brandywine Theater

Movie | 2014
Moxxy (voice)
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese

Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese

Movie | 2013
Bass, Vocals
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool

Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool

Movie | 2013
self
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

Movie | 2011
Himself
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Movie | 2011
Himself
Primus - Bonnaroo

Primus - Bonnaroo

Movie | 2011
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Movie | 2010
Self
Pig Hunt

Pig Hunt

Movie | 2008
Preacher
Electric Apricot

Electric Apricot

Movie | 2007
Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
Les Claypool: Fancy

Les Claypool: Fancy

Movie | 2007
himself
Primus - Blame It On The Fish

Primus - Blame It On The Fish

Movie | 2006
Self
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel

Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel

Movie | 2005
himself
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics

Primus: Hallucino-Genetics

Movie | 2004
Bass
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People

Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People

Movie | 2003
Himself
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

Movie | 2003
Bass
Rising Low

Rising Low

Movie | 2002
Himself
Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

TV | 2002
Self
One Episode
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

Movie | 2001
Self (Primus)
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Movie | 1998
Self
Primus: Live at Irving Plaza

Primus: Live at Irving Plaza

Movie | 1998
South Park

South Park

TV | 1998
Les Claypool (voice)
One Episode
Pink as the Day She Was Born

Pink as the Day She Was Born

Movie | 1997
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia

Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia

Movie | 1996
Narrator
Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

TV | 1996
One Episode
Primus: Woodstock 94

Primus: Woodstock 94

Movie | 1994
bass, vocals
Squirt TV

Squirt TV

TV | 1994
self
One Episode
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Movie | 1991
Primus
Primus - Cheesy Home Video

Primus - Cheesy Home Video

Movie