Kirk Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Kirk Hammett is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Metallica: M72 Tour - Budapest, Day 2 (2026), Metallica: M72 Tour - Budapest, Day 1 (2026), Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023), Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017), Metallica: Through the Never (2013), Metallica: The Big 4 Live in Sofia (2010), Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010), Metalocalypse (2006). The recorded credits span 1984 to 2026, including 23 movies and 12 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.