Bo Diddley
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.
Acting
Movie
Trading Places
as Pawnbroker
1983
Movie
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
TV
According to Jim
as Bo Diddley
2001
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Movie
Live Aid
as Self
1985
Movie
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
as Legendary Guitarist
1989
Movie
Rockula
as Axman
1990
TV
So Weird
as Frank - Special Guest Star
1999
Movie
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
as Self
1987
Movie
This Is America Part 2
as Self
1980
TV
Donny & Marie
as Self
1976
Movie
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Movie
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Movie
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself
1973
Movie
Crush Proof
as Bo Diddley
1972
Movie
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
as Self
1995
TV
Shindig!
as Self - Singer
1964
Movie
Sweet Toronto
as Self
1971
Movie
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1993
Movie
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
as Himself
2001
Movie
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
as Self
1995
Movie
The Big T.N.T. Show
as Self
1965
Movie
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Bo Diddley
1989
Movie
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
as Self (archive footage)
2004