Lita Ford
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 19, 1958, London, England
- Movies
- 18
Lita Rossana Ford (born 19 September 1958) is an English-born American rock guitarist, actress, vocalist and songwriter who was the lead guitarist for the Runaways in the late 1970s before embarking on a solo career in the 1980s.
Lita Ford was born to an English father and an Italian mother in London, England. When she was in second grade, she moved with her family to the United States, eventually settling in Long Beach, California.
Inspired by Ritchie Blackmore's work with Deep Purple, she began playing the guitar at the age of 11. Her vocal range is mezzo-soprano.
Best-Known Movies
Highway to Hell
1991
Dio: Dreamers Never Die
2022
Suzi Q
2019
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways
2004
The Rainbow
2019
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
2014
Lita Ford: The Complete Video Collection
2003
The Runaways Live in Japan
1977
Girl in a Band: Tales from the Rock 'n' Roll Front Line
2015
Girls in Bands at the BBC
2015
Filmography
| 2025 | Lita Ford: Live at Wacken 2025 | Vocals / Guitar |
| 2022 | Dio: Dreamers Never Die | Self |
| 2022 | The Guest List | Self |
| 2019 | The Rainbow | Self |
| 2019 | Suzi Q | Self |
| 2015 | Girl in a Band: Tales from the Rock 'n' Roll Front Line | Self |
| 2015 | Girls in Bands at the BBC | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo | Self |
| 2014 | The Joy of the Guitar Riff | Self |
| 2004 | Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways | Self |
| 2003 | Lita Ford: The Complete Video Collection | Lead Vocals / Guitar |
| 1991 | Highway to Hell | The Hitchhiker |
| 1990 | Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey | Self |
| 1990 | Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9 | Self |
| 1990 | Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11 | Self |
| 1989 | The RollerGames World Premiere Special | Self |
| 1978 | Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic | Self |
| 1977 | The Runaways Live in Japan | Self |
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