Tré Cool
1972-12-09 (1972)Frankfurt, West GermanyActing
Biography
Frank Edwin Wright III (born December 9, 1972), better known by his stage name Tré Cool, is a German-born American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the drummer for the punk rock band Green Day. He replaced the band's former drummer, John Kiffmeyer, in 1990 as Kiffmeyer felt that he should focus on college. Cool has also played in The Lookouts, Samiam, Dead Mermaids, Bubu and the Brood and the Green Day side projects The Network and the Foxboro Hot Tubs.
Known For
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
King of the Hill
TV • 1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TV • 1993
MTV Video Music Awards
TV • 1984
MTV Europe Music Awards
TV • 1994
American Music Awards
TV • 1974
The Simpsons Movie
MOVIE • 2007
Amazon Music Live
TV • 2022
Live Freaky! Die Freaky!
MOVIE • 2006
Green Day: Live at Fox Theater
MOVIE • 2010
Green Day - Rock am Ring Live
MOVIE • 2013
FireAid Benefit Concert
MOVIE • 2025
Green Day: International Supervideos!
MOVIE • 2001
Green Day: Live at Fox Theater
MOVIE • 2009
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
MOVIE • 2018
Jackass Backyard BBQ
MOVIE • 2003
Green Day Lollapalooza
MOVIE • 2022