D.J. Fontana
Actor
Biography
Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018) was an American musician best known as the drummer for Elvis Presley for 14 years. In 1955, he was hired to play drums for Presley, which marked the beginning of a 15-year relationship. He played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.
Filmography
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
as Self 1969
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
as Self - drummer 2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as Self 2002
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as Self - Drums 2007
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
as Self - Player 1985
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage) 2007
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
as Self 2018
One Night With You
as Self - Batteur 2000
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage) 2007
From Nashville With Music
1969
Tupelove
as Narrator 2012