Acting
Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley, born Elias Otha Bates, was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was known as "The Originator" because of the key role in the transition from blues music to rock & roll, influencing a host of legendary acts including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones to name a few. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.
Filmography
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Film · 2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Film · 2023
Rolling With the Blues
Film · 2007
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
Film · 2006
3-D Rocks
Film · 2005
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Film · 2004
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Film · 2003
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Film · 2003
Godfathers and Sons
Film · 2003
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Film · 2001
According to Jim
Series · 2001
So Weird
Series · 1999
Blues Brothers 2000
Film · 1998
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Film · 1995
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Film · 1995
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Film · 1995
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Film · 1993
Later... with Jools Holland
Series · 1992
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Film · 1991
Rockula
Film · 1990
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Film · 1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Film · 1989
Geld oder Liebe
Series · 1989
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Film · 1987
Live Aid
Film · 1985
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Film · 1985
Trading Places
Film · 1983
This Is America Part 2
Film · 1980
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Film · 1977
Donny & Marie
Series · 1976
Let the Good Times Roll
Film · 1973
The London Rock and Roll Show
Film · 1973
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Film · 1972
Crush Proof
Film · 1972
Sweet Toronto
Film · 1971
Rollin' On The River
Series · 1971
The Big T.N.T. Show
Film · 1965
Shindig!
Series · 1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
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