Bo Diddley
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
According to Jim
Bo Diddley
2001
Film
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
1983
Series
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star
1999
Series
Shindig!
Self - Singer
1964
Series
Donny & Marie
Self
1976
Film
Sweet Toronto
Self
1971
Film
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
Series
Geld oder Liebe
Self
1989
Film
Live Aid
Self
1985
Film
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self
1985
Film
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1993
Film
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004
Series
Rollin' On The River
1971
Film
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
1989
Film
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Film
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
1972
Film
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
1995
Film
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
1995
Film
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
1989
Film
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1987
Film
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
Rockula
Axman
1990
Film
This Is America Part 2
Self
1980
Film
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
1973
Film
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
2003
Film
Rolling With the Blues
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
1965
Film
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
1973
Film
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
2001
Film
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
2003
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
self
2006
Film
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
2003
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Self
Film
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Self
1972
Film
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
1991
Film
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
1995