Sheila E.
Acting • Born 1957-12-12
Biography
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
60 credits
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Movie • 1990
Club Singer
Krush Groove
Movie • 1985
Sheila E.
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Movie • 1987
Self
Yearly Departed
Movie • 2021
Self
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
Movie • 2019
Self
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Movie • 2003
Percussion
The Minnesota Sound
Movie • 2019
Self (archive footage)
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Movie • 1985
Percussion
Prince - Lovesexy Live
Movie • 1988
Drums
The Greatest Night in Pop
Movie • 2024
Self
Chasing Papi
Movie • 2003
Latin Festival Band Member
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
Movie • 2015
herself
For Our Children
Movie • 1993
Self
Finding the Funk
Movie • 2014
Herself
VH1 Divas 2004
Movie • 2004
Self
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
Movie • 1986
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
Movie • 1987
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
Movie • 1986
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Movie • 2005
Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
Movie • 2004
Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
Movie • 2008
Self
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Movie • 2018
Herself
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Movie • 2020
Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Movie • 1985
Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Movie • 2020
Self - Performer
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Movie • 2020
Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Movie • 2024
Anna
Women in Rock
Movie • 1986
Self (archive footage)
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
Movie • 2024
Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
Movie • 2025
Self
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Movie • 1997
Self - Percussion
Preview: George Duke
Movie • 1971
Self
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
Movie • 2002
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
Movie • 2025
Self
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Movie • 2021
Self - Musician
Secret Talents of the Stars
TV • 2008
The Magic Hour
TV • 1998
Self - Bandleader
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
TV • 2021
Self
The Next Great American Band
TV • 2007
Gone Country
TV • 2008
Self
Where Are They Now?
TV • 1999
Self
The Masked Singer
TV • 2019
Self - Performer
The Oscars
TV • 1953
Self
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Musical Guest
The Grammys
TV • 1959
Self
MTV Video Music Awards
TV • 1984
Self
Lotería Loca
TV • 2023
Self - Bandleader
The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV • 2019
Self
Jonathan & Jesus
TV • 2024
Self
The Fran Drescher Show
TV • 2010
The Upshaws
TV • 2021
Dreux
The Wheel
TV • 2022
Self - Expert
VH1 Divas
TV • 1998
Self -Performer
V.I.P.
TV • 1998
Self
Desus & Mero
TV • 2019
Self
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
TV • 2020
Self
Sherri
TV • 2022
Self - Guest
The Jennifer Hudson Show
TV • 2022
Self
Women Who Rock
TV • 2022
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self - Musical Guest