Sheila E.
Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer and drummer. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band. After separating from the group in 1983, Sheila began a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984, which included her biggest hit song, "The Glamorous Life". She also saw a hit with the single "A Love Bizarre". She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion".
Acting
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Movie
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self
2024
Movie
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
as Club Singer
1990
Movie
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as Self - Musician
2021
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest
2003
Movie
Chasing Papi
as Latin Festival Band Member
2003
TV
The Masked Singer
as Self - Performer
2019
TV
The Oscars
as Self
1953
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019
TV
V.I.P.
as Self
1998
TV
The Upshaws
as Dreux
2021
Movie
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
as Self
1987
Movie
Krush Groove
as Sheila E.
1985
TV
The Grammys
as Self
1959
Movie
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
as Herself
2018
TV
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
2022
TV
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984
Movie
Prince and the Revolution: Live
as Percussion
1985
Movie
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
as Self
1985
TV
Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022
TV
Soundbreaking
as Self
2016
TV
Desus & Mero
as Self
2019
Movie
Prince - Lovesexy Live
as Drums
1988
Movie
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
as Percussion
2003
