Deceased

How Did Chris Cornell Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 52

Also known as Soundgarden, Audioslave, Christopher John CornellGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn20/07/1964Born inSeattle, Washington, USADied17/05/2017Died inDetroitCausehanging to deathWikidataQ270935 ↗Buried atHollywood Forever CemeteryTMDb#1012977 ↗

Christopher John Cornell was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary lyricist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a solo career and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks. Cornell was the founder and frontman of Temple of the Dog, a one-off tribute band dedicated to his late friend, musician Andrew Wood.

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Filmography41 titles

Year	Title	Character	Age at release
2025	2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyMovie	Self (archive footage)	61
2025	It's Never Over, Jeff BuckleyMovie	Self (archive footage)	61
2019	Soundgarden - Live From The Artists DenMovie	—	55
2017	Chris Cornell - Pro Shot - Acoustic LiveMovie	—	53
2017	Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain JohannesMovie	Self	53
2016	Temple Of The DogMovie	—	52
2016	The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins TaleMovie	Self	52
2016	Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991Movie	—	52
2015	All Things Must PassMovie	Self	51
2014	The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSeries	Self - Musical Guest	50
2014	Soundgarden : Live At The Moody TheaterMovie	Himself	50
2014	Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza BrazilMovie	Vox, Guitars	50
2011	Pearl Jam TwentyMovie	Himself	47
2011	Chris Cornell: Live at SWU Music and Arts Festival, BrasilMovie	Himself	47
2010	ConanSeries	Self	46
2010	Soundgarden - Live At LollapaloozaMovie	—	46
2009	Live from the Artists DenSeries	Self	45
2009	Chris Cornell - Live at Pinkpop 2009Movie	—	45
2007	Chris Cornell: Live in Personal Fest, ArgentinaMovie	Himself	43
2006	The Henry Rollins ShowSeries	Himself	42
2005	Audioslave - Live in CubaMovie	Himself / Vocals	41
2005	Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood StoryMovie	Himself	41
2005	Sound Off with Matt PinfieldSeries	Himself	41
2005	Audioslave: Live at Montreux Jazz FestivalMovie	Himself	41
2004	Amazing Grace: Jeff BuckleyMovie	—	40
2004	Ramones: We're Outta Here!Movie	Self	40
2003	Jimmy Kimmel Live!Series	Self	39
2003	Audioslave: AudioslaveMovie	—	39
2003	Audioslave - Live at Rock am RingMovie	Himself	39
2001	VH1 News Special: GrungeMovie	Self	37
1996	Hype!Movie	Self	32
1993	Late Show with David LettermanSeries	Self - Musical Guest	29
1992	The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSeries	Himself	28
1992	Soundgarden: MotorvisionMovie	—	28
1992	SinglesMovie	Chris	28
1992	Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop FestivalMovie	Vox, Guitars	28
1990	Soundgarden: Louder Than LiveMovie	—	26
1990	Soundgarden: Live in Germany 1990Movie	—	26
1975	Saturday Night LiveSeries	Self - Musical Guest	11
0	Hard Rock Calling: Soundgarden Live at Hyde ParkMovie	—	—
0	Untitled Chris Cornell DocumentaryMovie	Himself (Archive footage)	—