MEAT Loaf was not only a rock star – he’s also had high profile parts in movies.
Here’s what we know about the Bat Out of Hell star’s role in Fight Club in the late 90s..
Who did Meat Loaf play in Fight Club?
Warning – Fight Club spoilers!
Meat Loaf starred in Fight Club in 1999.
Although being famous for being a singer, Meat Loaf, real name Michael Lee Aday, was able to star in the film alongside Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.
He plays a character called Robert “Bob” Paulson – a former bodybuilder and wrestler.
His character joins Fight Club after being diagnosed with testicular cancer which he developed after excessive use of steroids.
Bob fights The Narrator, played by Norton, who he first meets at his cancer support group.
He then joins Project Mayhem but is killed by a shot to the head during Operation Latte Thunder.
Meat Loaf passed away on January 20, 2022 at the age of 74.
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What other movie roles did Meat Loaf have?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Starring as Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Meat Loaf had a major role in the movie.
Released in 1975, the gig was one of the rock legend’s first and most iconic acting roles.
He appeared in the film alongside Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon.
Spice World
Meat Loaf appeared in Spice World – a movie starring the Spice Girls – in 1997.
He took on the role of the band’s bus driver – Dennis– who whisked the girls around London as they performed.
The singer’s role served is believed to have been an reference to Meat Loaf’s appearance in the 1980 film Roadie where he also played the character of a driver.
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Roadie
The singer starred in Roadie in 1980 as character called Travis W. Redfish.
He decided to sign with a popular rock band as their tour driver and was soon dubbed the best roadie of all time.
Meat Loaf starred alongside American actress Kaki Hunter who played his love interest Lola Bouilliabase.
Wayne’s World
Meat Loaf played the role of Tiny in Wayne’s World in 1992.
His character is a friend of Wayne and Garth in the film and also the bouncer of their station.
He starred alongside Michael Myers and Dana Carvey in the hit comedy film.
Extreme Dating
In 2004, Meat Loaf starred in the action-comedy Extreme Dating.
He played the character of Marshall Jackson in the story which follows the lives of four young friends looking for love.
Meat Loaf starred alongside Ian Virgo and Benjamin King in the film.
He also starred in:
- Chasing Ghosts
- A Hole in One
- Learning Curves
- Trapped
- Focus
- Face to Face