Sheila E.
Known for: Acting
Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer and drummer. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band. After separating from the group in 1983, Sheila began a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984, which included her biggest hit song, "The Glamorous Life". She also saw a hit with the single "A Love Bizarre". She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion".
Filmography
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
2003
Series
V.I.P.
Self
1998
Series
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Series
Steve
Self
2017
Series
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
Series
Desus & Mero
Self
2019
Series
The Masked Singer
Self - Performer
2019
Series
The Oscars
Self
1953
Series
The Upshaws
Dreux
2021
Where Are They Now?
Self
1999
Series
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Self
2020
Series
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Self
2021
Series
The Magic Hour
Self - Bandleader
1998
Series
Soundbreaking
Self
2016
Series
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
Film
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Club Singer
1990
Series
The Wheel
Self - Expert
2022
Film
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self
2024
Film
Chasing Papi
Latin Festival Band Member
2003
Series
Women Who Rock
Self
2022
Film
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self - Musician
2021
Series
Jonathan & Jesus
Self
2024
Series
Gone Country
Self
2008
Series
VH1 Divas
Self -Performer
1998
Film
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
2025
Film
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Self
1987
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
Self
2019
Film
For Our Children
Self
1993
Film
Krush Groove
Sheila E.
1985
Film
Women in Rock
Self (archive footage)
1986
Film
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Self
1985
Series
The Next Great American Band
2007
Film
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Self - Performer
2020
Film
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
Self
2025
Secret Talents of the Stars
2008
Film
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Anna
2024
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
herself
2015
Film
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Herself
2018
Series
Lotería Loca
Self - Bandleader
2023
Film
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Self
2020
Series
The Grammys
Self
1959
Film
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
Self
2008
Film
VH1 Divas 2004
Self
2004
Film
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Self - Percussion
1997
Film
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Percussion
1985
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
Self
2024
Film
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986
Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party
Herself
Film
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
2005
Film
Yearly Departed
Self
2021
Film
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987
Film
Finding the Funk
Herself
2014
Film
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986
Film
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Percussion
2003
Film
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Self
2020
Film
The Minnesota Sound
Self (archive footage)
2019
Film
Prince - Lovesexy Live
Drums
1988
Film
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
Self
2004
Film
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002
Film
Preview: George Duke
Self
1971