
William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his first major hit and signature song of the same name as well as the similarly named 1973 album, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States.
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Known For

Billy Joel: And So It Goes
Self · (2 episodes)
2025

Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden
Self
2024

The Greatest Night in Pop
Self (archive footage)
2024

Once Upon a Studio
Dodger (voice) (archive footage)
2023

Ron Delsener Presents
Self
2023

Breaking Rachmaninoff
2023

Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
Self
2023

Finding Sandler
Self
2022

Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium
Self
2022

Billy Joel: In Black & White
Self
2022

Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On
Self · (2 episodes)
2019

Cola Wars
Self [Archival Footage]
2019

Itzhak
Self
2017

Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire - The Story of the Sidemen
Self - Interviewed Guest
2017

Free to Rock
Self
2017

Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul
Self
2017

Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Self
2016

Kevin Can Wait
Billy Joel · (1 episode)
2016

Jay Leno's Garage
Self · (1 episode)
2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · (1 episode)
2015

Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015
Self
2015

The Art of McCartney
Self
2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · (1 episode)
2014

Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia
Self
2014

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
2012

The Greatest Event in Television History
Self · (1 episode)
2012

Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Self
2011

The Love We Make
Self
2011

Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium
Self
2011

Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea
Self
2010

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
2009

Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City
Self
2009

Havana Jam '79
Self
2009

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Self (archive footage)
2009
Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition
Self
2008

Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Self
2007

Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
Self
2007

Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome
himself
2006

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
Self
2006

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
Self
2006

Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams
Self
2005

The Reichen Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2005

The Celebrity Apprentice
Self · (1 episode)
2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (1 episode)
2003

American Idol
Self · (1 episode)
2002

The Hamptons
Self · (2 episodes)
2002

Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection
Self
2001

Billy Joel: In His Own Words
Self
2001

The Concert for New York City
Self
2001

America | A Tribute to Heroes
Self - Performer
2001

Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection
Self
2001

Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits
Self - Guest Appearance
2000

Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration
Self - Host
2000

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Self
1999

Elton John And Billy Joel Face To Face
Self
1998

Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III
Self
1997

Behind the Music
Self · (1 episode)
1997

Garth Live from Central Park
Self
1997

Billy Joel: VH1 Storytellers
1997

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Self (archive footage)
1996

Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind
(voice) (archive footage)
1995
The Music Biz
Self · (2 episodes)
1995

Inside the Actors Studio
Self · (1 episode)
1994

Billy Joel: Shades of Grey
Self
1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993

Mad About You
Billy Joel · (1 episode)
1992

Tribute to Harry Chapin
1991

Simply Mad About the Mouse
Self
1991

The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time
Self
1991

Oliver & Company
Dodger (voice)
1988
A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR
Self - Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar
1988

Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad
Self - Performer
1987
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
Self
1986

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Self
1985

Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena
vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica
1984

Billy Joel: Live From Long Island
Self
1983

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
1980

CBS News Sunday Morning
Self · (1 episode)
1979

Billy Joel - Bremen 1978
1978

Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (4 episodes)
1975

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Self · (3 episodes)
1975

Rock Concert
Self · (2 episodes)
1973

Top of the Pops
Self · (1 episode)
1964

The Grammys
Self · (1 episode)
1959

Tony Awards
Self - Winner · (1 episode)
1956

Today
Self · (1 episode)
1952