Pat Smear
Acting•Born August 5, 1959 (age 67)•Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Georg Albert Ruthenberg (born August 5, 1959), better known by the stage name Pat Smear, is an American musician. He is best known as a rhythm guitarist for the rock band Foo Fighters, with whom he has recorded six studio albums. Smear was a founding member of punk band the Germs and was the touring guitarist for grunge band Nirvana from 1993 to 1994. After Nirvana disbanded following the suicide of its frontman Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl went on to become the frontman of rock band Foo Fighters, with Smear soon joining on guitar. He left Foo Fighters in 1997, before rejoining as a touring guitarist in 2005, and has been a full-time member since 2010.
Known For
6.1
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV Series2015
6.4
Late Show with David Letterman
TV Series1993
6.9
Saturday Night Live
TV Series1975
7.2
The Graham Norton Show
TV Series2007
5.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV Series2003
7.7
The Morning Show
TV Series2019
7.8
MTV Video Music Awards
TV Series1984
8.8
Hot Ones Versus
TV Series2024
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayAugust 5, 1959
Place of BirthLos Angeles, California, USA
Popularity0.8