D.J. Fontana
Known for: Acting
Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018) was an American musician best known as the drummer for Elvis Presley for 14 years. In 1955, he was hired to play drums for Presley, which marked the beginning of a 15-year relationship. He played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.
Filmography
Series
Classic Albums
Self - drummer
1997
Series
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Self
1968
Series
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Self
2018
Film
Elvis: A Life in Music
Self (archive footage)
2026
Film
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self
2002
Film
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Self - Drummer
2006
Film
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Self (archive footage)
2002
Film
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Self - drummer
2002
Film
Tupelove
Narrator
2012
Film
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Self
2018
Film
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Self
2018
Film
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Self - Drums
2007
Film
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Self - Player
1985
Film
One Night With You
Self - Batteur
2000
Film
From Nashville With Music
1969