KIM GORDON
Kim Gordon
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 28, 1953
Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, USA
Biography
Kim Althea Gordon (born April 28, 1953) is an American musician, vocalist, artist, record producer, video director and actress. She is lead singer, bass and guitarist in the alternative rock band Sonic Youth, and in Free Kitten with Julia Cafritz (of Pussy Galore). Gordon has collaborated with a number of musicians, including Ikue Mori, DJ Olive, William Winant, Lydia Lunch, Courtney Love, Alan Licht and Chris Corsano.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
2026·
Marc by Sofia2026·
The Best SummerSelf
Self - Musical Guest
2022·
Women Who RockSelf
2025·
PavementsSelf (uncredited)
Self
Photographer
herself
2016·
Party LegendsSelf - Musical Guest
2011·
PortlandiaKim Gordon
Self - Musical Guest
Self - Sonic Youth
2007·
Gossip GirlKim Gordon
Self
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical Guest
2000·
Gilmore GirlsCool Mom Troubadour
1998·
Free TibetSelf - Sonic Youth
Self
1995·
X-Girlinterviewer
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Self - Musical Guest
Self - Musical Guest
Self - Musical Guest
1991·
Skeeno H.C. Rules1986·
Submit to Me1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)
1959·
The GrammysSelf
2025·
Bad PainterInterviewer
Self
2022·
Picture WindowKim Gordon
2020·
Los Angeles June 6Self
Corky
Self
Self
Self (archive footage)
2015·
The NightmareTeacher
Maria Martins
2013·
The Punk SingerSelf
Self
(archive footage)
Self
2009·
From the BasementSelf - Sonic Youth
2007·
365 Day ProjectSelf
Herself
2007·
Boarding GateKay
2007·
I'm Not ThereCarla Hendricks
2006·
NoiseSelf
2006·
Cut Shorts2005·
Last DaysRecord Executive
Self
Performer
Self
Self
1994·
No Alternative GirlsHerself
1993·
Changing Fashions1993·
Grunge PedalSelf
1991·
GooSelf
1991·
Notebook1989·
Weatherman '69Bernadine Dohrn
1988·
Lou BelieversHerself
Herself
1986·
Sublapse Video Mag 1Production
Director
2022·
Picture WindowDirector
2020·
Los Angeles June 6Director
2010·
Lights OutMusic
2009·
Massage the HistoryMusic
Director
Original Music Composer
Music
Director
2002·
DemonloverOriginal Music Composer
Original Music Composer
1997·
Teenie Weenie BoppieDirector
1995·
X-GirlExecutive Producer
1991·
GooMusic, Writer
1987·
Made in U.S.A.Original Music Composer
Director
1984·
Rock My ReligionIdea, Music
1963·
KissMusic