Person

Ace Frehley

Acting · 1951–2025 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley was an American musician and songwriter best known as the former lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band KISS. Guitar World magazine ranked him as the 14th Greatest Metal Guitarist of All Time. His solos often incorporate the minor pentatonic scale and the use of vibratos. Frehley is also known for the use of many "whimsical" guitars, including a Gibson Les Paul guitar that emits smoke from the neck humbucker pickup and produces spinning pyrotechnics, and a custom Les Paul that emits light based on song tempo.

Known for

Filmography

2025Året var 1976Self (archive footage)
2025From Tokyo to YouSelf - Archive Footage
2022Kiss: Through the YearsSelf
2021Kiss: Destroyer - 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe
2021Biography: KISStorySelf (archive footage)
2018Larger Than Life IIGuitar, Vocals
2018Larger Than LifeGuitar, Vocals
2017KISS och gitarristen som försvannSelf - (archive footage)
2014Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelf
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Musical Guest
2009Celebrity Ghost StoriesSelf
2009KISS - THE LOST ALIVE 2 MOVIE
2008That Metal Show
2007Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)Self
2007Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)Self
2006Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 1 (1974-1977)Self
2006RobinsSelf - Guest
2006Kiss: Satanik Kreatures - Interviews
2006VH1 Rock Honors
2006Kiss: VH1 Rock Honors 2006Guitars
2006Kiss - Rock And Roll All Night
2005RemedyJohnny
2004Rockthology 2Self (archive footage)
2004The Best of KISS: 20th Century MastersGuitar, Vocals
2004KISS - Love GunLead Guitar,Singing
2004When KISS Ruled the WorldHimself
2003KISS: VH1 Ultimate Albums - Alive!
2003Kiss: The Lost Concert
2002KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002Guitar, Vocals
2002That '70s KISS ShowHimself
2002KISS : The Videos 1975-1998
2001A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' ChristmasHimself (voice)
2001KISS - Konfidential & X-Treme Close UpHimself
2001Kiss: Beyond the Makeup
2001Porn Star: The Legend of Ron JeremySelf (uncredited)
2000Kiss [2000] The Last KissHimself
2000Kiss [2000] Arte TV Special
1999Detroit Rock CityKiss
1999Family GuyAce Frehley (voice)
1998Kiss: The Second ComingSelf
1997Rock-A-Big BabyAce Frehley
1997Kiss [1997] Toledo
1996MillenniumPolicía enfermo
1996Kiss: Unplugged
1996KISS: Reun1ting In Louisville
1996Kiss [1996] Irvine
1994Kiss My Ass: The VideoSelf
1992Kiss: X-Treme Close UpSelf
1989MTV UnpluggedSelf
1989Hard 'N Heavy Volume 5Self
1988Frehley's Comet: Live +4Guitar, Vocals
1984MTV Video Music AwardsSelf
1982Kiss [1982] Videos From The Elder
1981Kiss: The Elder Media Collection
1980Kiss [1980] 1980 TV CompilationSelf
1980Kiss [1980] Sydney Australia
1980FridaysSelf - Musical Guest
1979Kiss [1979] The 1979 TV Collection
1979Kiss [1979] The Return Of Kiss
1979Kiss [1979] A Visual Evolution 1973 - 1979
1978Kiss: Media Collection 1974-1978
1978Young Music Show
1978KISS Meets the Phantom of the ParkSpace Ace
1977Kiss [1977] The 2nd Summit
1977Kiss: Live at The Summit
1977Kiss: Live in Tokyo
1977Kiss: Young Music Show
1977Kiss [1977] New York
1977Kiss [1977] Live at Cobo Hall Detroit
1976KIiss [1976] TV Collection 1974-1976
1976Kiss: TV Collection 1974-1976
1976The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
1976KISS: Destroys AnaheimSelf
1976Kiss: Live at the Houston SummitSelf
1976Kiss [1976] Dressed For Cobo
1976Kiss - (Alive Tour) Cobo Hall Detroit, MI January 25,Lead Guitar
1976Kiss [1976] Detroit 1976
1975Kiss [1975] Midnight Special
1975Kiss - Winterland Or Hell
1975KISS Live: Hotter than Hell 1975Self
1974Kiss [1974] Nothin' To Lose
1974Kiss [1974] Long Beach
1973Kiss: Live At Coventry
—Enter the FoxSelf
—KISS Live in Largo 20/12/77
—Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume ISelf
—Kiss: The Ultimate Kissology Volume IISelf
—KISS: Happy Halloween 1998

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