Bo Diddley
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.
Known for
Acting38
movieRevival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
Self (archive footage)
movieSunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
Self (archive footage)
movieRolling With the Blues
2007
Self (archive footage)
movieEddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieGodfathers and Sons
2003
Self (archival)
tvAccording to Jim
2001
Bo Diddley
tvSo Weird
1999
Frank - Special Guest Star
movieBlues Brothers 2000
1998
The Louisiana Gator Boys
movieSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
movieRockula
1990
Axman
movieEddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
Legendary Guitarist
movieLegends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
Bo Diddley
movieTrading Places
1983
Pawnbroker
movieCrush Proof
1972
Bo Diddley
tvShindig!
1964
Self - Singer