Gene Simmons American Singer Born 1949 in Tirat Carmel
Gene Simmons · actor and television actor · American
Known for
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Gene Simmons on Social Media
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- Followers
- 768K @genesimmons
- Engagement rate
- 0.49% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 3,675
- Average comments
- 124 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
Gene Simmons (25 August 1949, Tirat Carmel) is an American singer. He is a member of Kiss.
Early life
He went on to study at Sullivan County Community College, College of Staten Island and Newtown High School.
Career
Gene Simmons’s releases on record are 3 albums between 2004 and 2017. He released Asshole (2004) early on, and Gene Simmons Vault (2017) is the latest entry. The style on record is heavy metal music. Gene Simmons plays bass guitar. Record labels on file include Casablanca Records.
Seth Green appears in two of his listed titles, including Castle (2009) and Be Cool (2005). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Cedric the Entertainer (two titles) and Shannon Tweed (two titles). Gene Simmons has 19 screen credits too, including Gene Simmons Family Jewels (2006) and Castle (2009).
Recognition
His awards include a Great Immigrants Award (2006).
Personal life
He has been married to Shannon Tweed since 2011. He is the father of Nick Simmons and Sophie Simmons.
Groups and bands
- Kiss
Discography
3 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gene Simmons Vault | Album |
| 2005 | Speaking in Tongues | Album |
| 2004 | Asshole | Album |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Great Immigrants Award | Won |
Filmography
19 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Why Him? | Film | |
| 2010 | Expecting Mary | Film | |
| 2009–2016 | Castle | TV series | |
| 2009 | Extract | Film | |
| 2008 | Religulous | Film | |
| 2006–2012 | Gene Simmons Family Jewels | Creator | TV series |
| 2005 | Be Cool | Film | |
| 2005– | Rock School | TV series | |
| 2004 | Kiss Loves You | Film | |
| 2002 | The New Guy | Film | |
| 2002 | Wish You Were Dead | Film | |
| 2001 | My First Mister | Film | |
| 1999 | Detroit Rock City | Gene Simmons, The Demon | Film |
| 1990 | Red Surf | Film | |
| 1986 | Never Too Young to Die | Film |
Show all 19 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Trick or Treat | Film | |
| 1986 | Wanted: Dead or Alive | Film | |
| 1984 | Runaway | Film | |
| 1978 | Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gene Simmons?
Gene Simmons is 77 years old, born on 25 August 1949 in Tirat Carmel.
What is Gene Simmons known for?
Gene Simmons is known as a member of Kiss.
What is Gene Simmons’s nationality?
Gene Simmons is American, born in Tirat Carmel.
Who is Gene Simmons married to?
Gene Simmons is married to Shannon Tweed; they married in 2011.
Has Gene Simmons won any awards?
Yes. Gene Simmons won Great Immigrants Award (2006).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q207197), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Toglenn · CC BY-SA 3.0
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