D.J. Fontana

Acting

Biography

Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018) was an American musician best known as the drummer for Elvis Presley for 14 years. In 1955, he was hired to play drums for Presley, which marked the beginning of a 15-year relationship. He played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.

Filmography 17

Movies (14)

Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
2018
Self
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
2018
Self
Tupelove
2012
Narrator
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007
Self - Drums
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
2006
Self - Drummer
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
2002
Self - drummer
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
Self
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
Self (archive footage)
One Night With You
2000
Self - Batteur
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
1985
Self - Player
From Nashville With Music
1969

Shows (3)

Elvis Presley: The Searcher
2018
Self
Classic Albums
1997
Self - drummer
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
1968
Self