Bo Diddley
Acting
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
2023Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2023Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
2007Rolling With the Blues
Self (archive footage)
2004Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2003A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
2003Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
2003Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
2001Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
1998Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1995The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
199530th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
1995The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
1993Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1991Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
1990Rockula
Axman
1989Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
1989Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
1987Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1985Live Aid
Self
1985Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self
1983Trading Places
Pawnbroker
1980This Is America Part 2
Self
1977Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1973Let the Good Times Roll
Himself