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.

Filmography 38

Movies (31)

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