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Gene Simmons
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Producer, Executive Producer, Actor
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August 25, 1949 in Israel
Biography:"Gene Simmons" is best known as the co-founder and arguable leader of the rock band "Kiss" (he's the one who wears the "demon" makeup and spits blood on-stage, among other antics). After the band became popular in the late '70s, Simmons embarked upon a relatively short-lived acting career that began with the made-for-TV movie Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978). He made his solo acting debut as a villain in "Never Too Young to Die" (1986). He went on to play villains in more films until his acting began interfering with his music. Simmons was born Chaim Witz in Israel but was raised in the U.S. After graduating from college, he spent a few months teaching sixth grade, but then left to become a musician. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss, pose with George Lopez in Bilbao, Spain on June...
The rock band KISS, from left, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley perform during their show...
Gene Simmons of KISS poses backstage following the band's performance at the "American Idol" finale...
KISS (Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, from left to right) perform live in New York at Madison Square...
The rock and roll band KISS, from left, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, and Paul Stanley,...
Gene Simmons of US rock group KISS in the mid 1980's.
Name: Gene SimmonsReal Life Role: The KISS frontman has turned producer as the creative force behind...
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