
Sheila E.
Acting
Biography
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".
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Sheila E.
Filmography
Acting (37)
2026
8.1
2025
9.0
2025
FireAid Benefit Concertas Self
8.5
2024
Nobody Dumps My Daughteras Anna
3.8
2024
The Greatest Night in Popas Self
7.9
2021
Yearly Departedas Self
3.3
2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)as Self - Musician
7.6
8.1
2020
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Showas Self - Performer
2020
7.9
2019
The Minnesota Soundas Self (archive footage)
2019
8.0
2018
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummersas Herself
6.4
2015
2014
Finding the Funkas Herself
7.2
2008
8.0
2004
2004
VH1 Divas 2004as Self
9.0
2003
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegasas Percussion
7.5
2003
Chasing Papias Latin Festival Band Member
6.7
1997
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997as Self - Percussion
1993
For Our Childrenas Self
7.7
1990
The Adventures of Ford Fairlaneas Club Singer
6.1
1988
Prince: Lovesexy Liveas Drums
8.2
1987
Prince: Sign 'o' the Timesas Self
7.5
1986
Women in Rockas Self (archive footage)
7.0
1985
Krush Grooveas Sheila E.
6.4
1985
Prince and the Revolution: Liveas Percussion
8.6
1985
8.4
1971
Preview: George Dukeas Self
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Purple Rain MTV Premiere Partyas Herself
Production & Directing (2)
2017
The Boss BabyMusician
6.4
2012
6.7







