Bo Diddley
Actor
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
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys 1998
Live Aid
as Self 1985
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
as Legendary Guitarist 1989
Rockula
as Axman 1990
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
as Self 1987
This Is America Part 2
as Self 1980
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as Self (archive footage) 2023
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself 1973
Crush Proof
as Bo Diddley 1972
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage) 2023
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
as Self 1995
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
as Self 2018
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror") 1993
Sweet Toronto
as Self 1971
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
as Himself 2001
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Bo Diddley 1989