Bo Diddley
Acting · 79 years old
McComb, Mississippi, USA
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
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
Live Aid
Self
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
Donny & Marie
Self
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
According to Jim
Bo Diddley
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
Shindig!
Self - Singer
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")