Bo Diddley
Acting
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
Acting (32)
2023
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the Worldas Self (archive footage)
7.4
2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivanas Self (archive footage)
6.9
2007
Rolling With the Bluesas Self (archive footage)
2006
2005
3-D Rocksas Self
7.0
2004
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybodyas Self (archive footage)
6.5
2003
2003
Godfathers and Sonsas Self (archival)
7.5
2003
Bluesy Entertainment: Liveas Self
2001
4.0
1998
Blues Brothers 2000as The Louisiana Gator Boys
5.3
1995
8.6
1995
7.3
1993
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebrationas Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
7.0
1991
6.0
1990
Rockulaas Axman
4.9
1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!as Legendary Guitarist
6.6
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Rollas Bo Diddley
9.0
1987
7.4
10.0
1985
Live Aidas Self
7.9
1983
Trading Placesas Pawnbroker
7.2
1980
This Is America Part 2as Self
5.2
7.0
1973
Let the Good Times Rollas Himself
6.4
1973
9.0
1972
Crush Proofas Bo Diddley
5.0
1972
Bo Diddley's Back in Townas Self
8.0
1971
Sweet Torontoas Self
7.1
1965
The Big T.N.T. Showas Self
8.5