David Bowie became synonymous with not just his music, but for several different iconic film characters, too.

Jazzin' for Blue Jean is a 20-minute short film featuring David Bowie and directed by Julien Temple. It was created to promote Bowie's single "Blue Jean" in 1984 and released as a video single.

Watch David Bowie's 'The Jean Genie' Video But the lyrics – with an oblique title allusion to the French playwright Jean Genet – were pure Bowie.

David Bowie was among the most vital artists in modern music. Here, we count down his 25 greatest songs.

At the end of “Jazzin’ for Blue Jean,” the fourth wall is broken. The viewer can see the film crew, and Bowie breaks character, questioning the film’s ending.

David Bowie occasionally went all in for hit singles. Let's look back at the 5 biggest hits in the US he delivered throughout his career.

David Bowie and Iman’s daughter Lexi Jones proved she is carrying on his legacy with the release of her debut album.

It's been 50 years since Bowie performed as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The film, Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, has recently been reissued. Originally broadcast in 2002.

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During his five-decade career, David Bowie released 26 studio albums as well as seven official live albums plus a host of compilations.