Bo Diddley
Known for 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.
Filmography
Trading Places
1983
as Pawnbroker
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Live Aid
1985
as Self
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Godfathers and Sons
2003
as Self (archival)
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
as Legendary Guitarist
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
as Self
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Crush Proof
1972
as Bo Diddley
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
2018
as Self
Rockula
1990
as Axman
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985
as Self
Sweet Toronto
1971
as Self
Let the Good Times Roll
1973
as Himself
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
as Bo Diddley
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
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as Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
as Self
The Big T.N.T. Show
1965
as Self