Bo Diddley
Acting • Born 1928-12-30 – Died 2008-06-02
Biography
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
38 credits
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Movie • 2004
Self (archive footage)
Blues Brothers 2000
Movie • 1998
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Movie • 1987
Self
Sweet Toronto
Movie • 1971
Self
Rockula
Movie • 1990
Axman
The Big T.N.T. Show
Movie • 1965
Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Movie • 1991
Himself
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
Movie • 2006
self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Movie • 1995
Self
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Movie • 1972
Self
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Movie
Self
Let the Good Times Roll
Movie • 1973
Himself
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Movie • 1977
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Movie • 2001
Himself
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Movie • 1989
Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Movie • 1989
Bo Diddley
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Movie • 2003
Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Movie • 2003
Self
This Is America Part 2
Movie • 1980
Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Movie • 1995
Self
Godfathers and Sons
Movie • 2003
Self (archival)
Live Aid
Movie • 1985
Self
Crush Proof
Movie • 1972
Bo Diddley
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Movie • 2018
Self
The London Rock and Roll Show
Movie • 1973
Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Movie • 1985
Self
Trading Places
Movie • 1983
Pawnbroker
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Movie • 2023
Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Movie • 2023
Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Movie • 1993
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Rolling With the Blues
Movie • 2007
Self (archive footage)
According to Jim
TV • 2001
Bo Diddley
So Weird
TV • 1999
Frank - Special Guest Star
Donny & Marie
TV • 1976
Self
Shindig!
TV • 1964
Self - Singer
Rollin' On The River
TV • 1971
Geld oder Liebe
TV • 1989
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self