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
all 36
Movies 29
self 29
TV Shows 7
Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut (2018)
Movie
self
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street (2006)
Movie
Himself
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004)
Movie
Himself
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live (2003)
Movie
Himself
Godfathers and Sons (2003)
Movie
Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live (2003)
Movie
Self
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me (2001)
Movie
Self
According to Jim (2001)
TV
6
Frank - Special Guest Star
So Weird (1999)
TV
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Movie
1
Self
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - King of the Blues (1997)
Movie
Self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge (1995)
Movie
Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley (1995)
Movie
Himself
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night (1991)
Movie
Axman
Rockula (1990)
Movie
Self
Geld oder Liebe (1989)
TV
Legendary Guitarist
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)
Movie
Bo Diddley
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989)
Movie
Self
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
Movie
Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam (1985)
Movie
Self
Live Aid (1985)
Movie
Pawnbroker
Trading Places (1983)
Movie
6.17
Self
This Is America Part 2 (1980)
Movie
Self
From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music (1980)
TV
Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days (1977)
Movie
Self
Donny & Marie (1976)
TV
Himself
Let the Good Times Roll (1973)
Movie
Self
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' (1973)
Movie
Performer
The London Rock and Roll Show (1973)
Movie
Bo Diddley
Crush Proof (1972)
Movie
Self
Bo Diddley's Back in Town (1972)
Movie
Self
Sweet Toronto (1971)
Movie
Rollin' On The River (1971)
TV
Self
The Big T.N.T. Show (1966)
Movie
Self - Singer
Shindig! (1964)
TV
Himself
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Movie
Ratings
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-12-30
Deathday2008-06-02 (79 years old)
Birth NameEllas Otha Bates
Birth PlaceMcComb, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsElias Otha Bates, The Originator
AwardsFlorida Artists Hall of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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