B.B. King

B.B. King

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1925-09-16
Deathday: 2015-05-14 (89 years old)

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Biography

Riley B. King, known as B.B. King, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #3 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

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Filmography

all 127

Movies 96

self 90

TV Shows 31

vocals guitar
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997

B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997 (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)

Movie
Self
Joe Bonamassa Guitar Man

Joe Bonamassa Guitar Man (2020)

Movie
Self
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2018)

Movie
Self - Musician
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue (2017)

Movie
Self
The Art of McCartney

The Art of McCartney (2014)

Movie
Self
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly (2014)

Movie
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends (2014)

Movie
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 (2013)

Movie
Self
Born In Chicago

Born In Chicago (2013)

Movie
Self
B.B. King: The Life of Riley

B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012)

Movie
Self
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story (2012)

Movie
Self
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011

B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011 (2012)

Movie
B.B. King: Glastonbury Festival 2011

B.B. King: Glastonbury Festival 2011 (2011)

Movie
B.B. King Standing Room Only

B.B. King Standing Room Only (2010)

Movie
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 (2010)

Movie
Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)

Movie
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin' (2009)

Movie
Self
V.A. North Sea Jazz

V.A. North Sea Jazz (2009)

Movie
Self
Blues at the BBC

Blues at the BBC (2009)

Movie
Self
B.B. King - Live

B.B. King - Live (2009)

Movie
Self
B.B. King: Live

B.B. King: Live (2008)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Soul Power

Soul Power (2008)

Movie
Self - Guitar
Jazz Evolution

Jazz Evolution (2008)

Movie
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 (2007)

Movie
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues (2006)

Movie
Self
The Five Keys to Mastery

The Five Keys to Mastery (2005)

Movie
Self
Live Aid

Live Aid (2004)

Movie
Self
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles (2004)

Movie
Self
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company (2004)

Movie
Self
The Story Of The Blues

The Story Of The Blues (2004)

Movie
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 (2004)

Movie
Lightning in a Bottle

Lightning in a Bottle (2004)

Movie
Performer
Antone's: Home of the Blues

Antone's: Home of the Blues (2004)

Movie
Rockin' in the USA

Rockin' in the USA (2003)

Movie
Self
Johnny Winter: Live

Johnny Winter: Live (2003)

Movie
Self
B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits

B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits (2003)

Movie
Self
Red, White and Blues

Red, White and Blues (2003)

Movie
Self
The Blues

The Blues (2003)

TV
Self
B.B. King: In Concert

B.B. King: In Concert (2003)

Movie
Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Bluesy Entertainment: Live (2003)

Movie
Self - Performer
B.B. King: Live By Request

B.B. King: Live By Request (2003)

Movie
Self
Soundstage

Soundstage (2003)

TV
The Road to Memphis

The Road to Memphis (2003)

Movie
BB King Live at The Apollo

BB King Live at The Apollo (2003)

Movie
Self
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied (2003)

Movie
Himself
Sounds of Memphis

Sounds of Memphis (2002)

Movie
Self
BB King Sweet 16

BB King Sweet 16 (2002)

Movie
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits

Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits (2001)

Movie
Self
American Roots Music

American Roots Music (2001)

TV
Self
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!

All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live! (2001)

Movie
Singer
B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King

B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King (2001)

Movie
Self
B.B. King Live at Nick's

B.B. King Live at Nick's (2001)

Movie
Self
The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King

The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King (2000)

Movie
Self
Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years

Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years (2000)

Movie
Self
The Ten Commandments of Creativity

The Ten Commandments of Creativity (2000)

Movie
Self
Genghis Blues

Genghis Blues (1999)

Movie
Self
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo (1999)

Movie
Actor
Blues Masters

Blues Masters (1999)

Movie
Self
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74

B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 (1998)

Movie
Malvern Gasperon
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)

Movie
1
A Place of Our Own

A Place of Our Own (1998)

TV
Self
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey (1997)

Movie
Self / Self - Musician
The Fifties

The Fifties (1997)

TV
Cow and Chicken

Cow and Chicken (1997)

TV
6
Self
Classic Albums

Classic Albums (1997)

TV
Self
When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings (1996)

Movie
2
Himself
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan (1996)

Movie
B.B. King
Baywatch Nights

Baywatch Nights (1995)

TV
Self
B.B. King: Blues Summit

B.B. King: Blues Summit (1995)

Movie
Himself
A Night to Die For

A Night to Die For (1995)

Movie
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)

Movie
New York Undercover

New York Undercover (1994)

TV
1
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993)

Movie
Self
B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993

B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993 (1993)

Movie
Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)

TV
6
Himself
Heart and Souls

Heart and Souls (1993)

Movie
Self
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O (1993)

Movie
Guitar, Vocals
Gary Moore: Live Blues

Gary Moore: Live Blues (1993)

Movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

TV
5.75
Himself
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night (1991)

Movie
Theme Song Performance / Uncle Isaac
Teech

Teech (1991)

TV
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Montreux Jazz Festival 1991 (1991)

Movie
Self
Guitar

Guitar (1991)

Movie
Pappy
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)

TV
7.47
Self
All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians

All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians (1990)

Movie
Self
You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!: Celebrating 40 Years in the Comics and 25 Years on Television

You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!: Celebrating 40 Years in the Comics and 25 Years on Television (1990)

Movie
Self
U2: Lovetown

U2: Lovetown (1989)

Movie
Booker

Booker (1989)

TV
B.B. King
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989)

Movie
Himself
Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival

Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival (1989)

Movie
Self
U2: Rattle and Hum

U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)

Movie
Self
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)

Movie
4
Himself
B.B. King & Friends

B.B. King & Friends (1987)

Movie
Street Singer
Married... with Children

Married... with Children (1987)

TV
5.85
Composer
The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture

The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture (1987)

Movie
Ace Tomato Agent
Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us (1985)

Movie
6.03
Self
Live Aid

Live Aid (1985)

Movie
B.B. King
B.B. King: Into the Night

B.B. King: Into the Night (1985)

Movie
The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show (1984)

TV
6.2
Christmas in Washington

Christmas in Washington (1982)

TV
Musician - guitar, vocals
B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982

B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982 (1982)

Movie
Self
The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors (1978)

TV
Host
Good Mornin’ Blues

Good Mornin’ Blues (1978)

Movie
Self - Guest
Arena

Arena (1975)

TV
Self
Give My Poor Heart Ease

Give My Poor Heart Ease (1975)

Movie
Self
Sing Sing Thanksgiving

Sing Sing Thanksgiving (1974)

Movie
Bluesman
Blues Under the Skin

Blues Under the Skin (1973)

Movie
Self
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin

George Carlin: The Real George Carlin (1973)

Movie
Host / Self
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special (1972)

TV
Sanford and Son

Sanford and Son (1972)

TV
10
Self
B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing

B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing (1972)

Movie
Self
We Have Come for Your Daughters

We Have Come for Your Daughters (1971)

Movie
Self
Great Performances

Great Performances (1971)

TV
1
Self
The Pearl Bailey Show

The Pearl Bailey Show (1971)

TV
Self
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show (1970)

TV
4
Self
The Barbara McNair Show

The Barbara McNair Show (1969)

TV
Self
Black Woodstock

Black Woodstock (1969)

Movie
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show (1968)

TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

TV
6
Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

TV
Self
The Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards (1959)

TV
Self - Guitarist
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

TV
6
Himself
B.B. King: On the Road

B.B. King: On the Road

Movie
Self
You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown

You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown

TV
Himself
B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live

B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.89
Based on 547 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1925-09-16

Deathday
2015-05-14 (89 years old)

Birth Name
Riley Ben King

Birth Place
Berclair, Mississippi, United States of America

Relationships
Sue Carol Hall (1958-01-01 - 1966-01-01), Martha Lee Denton (1946-01-01 - 1952-01-01)

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Riley Ben King, Riley B. King, B. B. King

Awards
Americana Music Association President's Award, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Library of Congress Living Legend, National Medal of Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Blues Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Presidential Medal of Freedom


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