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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Singer, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Australia, United States
Languages
English
Spouses
Frankie Rayder (2005), Melody Ehsani
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Fairfax High School, USC Thornton School of Music
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (מִיכָאֵל)
Popularity
Tier B -- 114,360 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1962 -- Cuban Missile Crisis brings world to brink of nuclear war; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Career
Career spanning 36 years (1986-2022)
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Sustainability
90
Cultural Uplift
57
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Filmography (22)
Biography
Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962), known professionally as Flea, is an Australian-American musician and actor. He is a founding member and bassist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Flea was born in Melbourne, Victoria; his family moved to Rye, New York, when he was four. After his parents divorced, Flea spent his childhood in the United States and Australia, before settling in California. At high school, he befriended singer Anthony Kiedis, with whom he formed the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1983. Flea is also a member of the supergroups Atoms for Peace, Antemasque, Pigface, and Rocket Juice & the Moon, and has played with acts including the Mars Volta, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Alanis Morissette, Young MC, Nirvana, What Is This?, Fear, and Jane's Addiction.
Connections (4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Flea?
Flea is 63 years old, born on .
Where was Flea born?
Flea was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What movies or shows has Flea been in?
Flea has 22 credits in our database. Notable titles include Babylon (2022), Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Queen & Slim (2019), Baby Driver (2017), Inside Out (2015).
What is Flea known for?
Flea is primarily known as an actor. Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962), known professionally as Flea, is an Australian-American musician and actor. He is a founding member and bassist of…
Where can I find more information about Flea?
You can find more about Flea on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
