Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons has had a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, with a significant part of his professional life dedicated to the influential rock band Kiss, which he co-founded in the early 1970s. As the bassist and co-lead singer, Simmons played a crucial role in the band's success until their retirement in 2023, earning them an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. His stage persona, "The Demon," became an iconic symbol of the band's image.

Simmons has also made his mark in the film industry, both as an actor and a producer. He appeared in films like "Runaway" and "Wanted: Dead or Alive" and founded the film production company Erebus Pictures in March 2015. Simmons has been active in various television projects such as "My Dad the Rock Star," "Mr. Romance," "Rock School," "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," and "Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery." His entrepreneurial spirit extended to other ventures as well, such as the restaurant franchise Rock & Brews, which he co-founded in 2012. Additionally, Simmons launched "The Vault," a compilation of his major works, in 2017.

Simmons has also made notable appearances on several television shows, ranging from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." His public persona has been equally prominent in his philanthropic efforts. He has sponsored over 140 children through ChildFund International, and he and his family were awarded the MEND Humanitarian Award in 2013 for their support of Mending Kids International.