Bo Diddley
Acting
38 titles
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
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
Rolling With the Blues
2007
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
2006
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003
Godfathers and Sons
2003
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001
According to Jim
2001
So Weird
1999
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
Rockula
1990
Geld oder Liebe
1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985
Live Aid
1985
Trading Places
1983
This Is America Part 2
1980
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Donny & Marie
1976
Let the Good Times Roll
1973
The London Rock and Roll Show
1973
Crush Proof
1972
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
1972
Sweet Toronto
1971
Rollin' On The River
1971
The Big T.N.T. Show
1965
Shindig!
1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988