Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley
Person

Bo Diddley

Actor 1928-12-30 McComb, Mississippi, USA

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
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Trading Places

Trading Places

1983 · Pawnbroker

Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

1998 · The Louisiana Gator Boys

According to Jim

According to Jim

2001 · Bo Diddley

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self

Live Aid

Live Aid

1985 · Self

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

1989 · Legendary Guitarist

Rockula

Rockula

1990 · Axman

So Weird

So Weird

1999 · Frank - Special Guest Star

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

1987 · Self

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Later... with Jools Holland

Later... with Jools Holland

1992 · TV

Donny & Marie

Donny & Marie

1976 · Self

This Is America Part 2

This Is America Part 2

1980 · Self

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Crush Proof

Crush Proof

1972 · Bo Diddley

Let the Good Times Roll

Let the Good Times Roll

1973 · Himself

Shindig!

Shindig!

1964 · Self - Singer

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

1995 · Self

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

1993 · Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")

Sweet Toronto

Sweet Toronto

1971 · Self