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