Acting
Bo Diddley
1928 · McComb, Mississippi, USA
30 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
Sweet Toronto
Self
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
Live Aid
Self
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self