Bo Diddley
Acting
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.
As actor 38
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
According to Jim
2001
So Weird
1999
Trading Places
1983
Shindig!
1964
Sweet Toronto
1971
Donny & Marie
1976
Geld oder Liebe
1989
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993
Rollin' On The River
1971
Live Aid
1985
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
Crush Proof
1972
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
Godfathers and Sons
2003
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995
The Big T.N.T. Show
1965
This Is America Part 2
1980
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
The London Rock and Roll Show
1973
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
Rockula
1990
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Let the Good Times Roll
1973
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
Rolling With the Blues
2007
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
2006
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
1972