7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962· TV Series
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.
Known For
7.2
Trading Places
1983
6.6
According to Jim
2001· TV Series
6.1
So Weird
1999· TV Series
6.2
Shindig!
1964· TV Series
6.7
Donny & Marie
1976· TV Series
5.3
7.9
Live Aid
1985
Geld oder Liebe
1989· TV Series
Rollin' On The River
1971· TV Series
6.6
6.5
Filmography
- 2023MovieRevival69: The Concert That Rocked the Worldas Self (archive footage)
- 2023MovieSunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivanas Self (archive footage)
- 2007MovieRolling With the Bluesas Self (archive footage)
- 2004MovieEddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybodyas Self (archive footage)
- 2003MovieA Tribute to Muddy Waters - Liveas Self
- 2003MovieGodfathers and Sonsas Self (archival)
- 2003MovieBluesy Entertainment: Liveas Self
- 2001MovieScreamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Meas Himself
- 2001TVAccording to Jimas Bo Diddley
- 1999TVSo Weirdas Frank - Special Guest Star
- 1998MovieBlues Brothers 2000as The Louisiana Gator Boys
- 1995MovieThe Rolling Stones: Voodoo Loungeas Self
- 1995MovieThe Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncutas Self
- 1995Movie30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddleyas Self
- 1993MovieSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebrationas Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
- 1991MovieGuitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Nightas Himself
- 1990MovieRockulaas Axman
- 1989TVGeld oder Liebeas Self
- 1989MovieEddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!as Legendary Guitarist
- 1989MovieLegends of Rock 'n' Rollas Bo Diddley
- 1987MovieChuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Rollas Self
- 1985MovieChuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jamas Self
- 1985MovieLive Aidas Self
- 1983MovieTrading Placesas Pawnbroker
- 1980MovieThis Is America Part 2as Self
- 1977MovieDick Clark's Good Old Days
- 1976TVDonny & Marieas Self
- 1973MovieLet the Good Times Rollas Himself
- 1973MovieThe London Rock and Roll Showas Self
- 1972MovieCrush Proofas Bo Diddley
- 1972MovieBo Diddley's Back in Townas Self
- 1971MovieSweet Torontoas Self
- 1971TVRollin' On The River
- 1965MovieThe Big T.N.T. Showas Self
- 1964TVShindig!as Self - Singer
- 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self