Acting · McComb, Mississippi, USA · Born December 30, 1928
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.
MovieRevival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
as Self (archive footage)
MovieSunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
as Self (archive footage)
MovieRolling With the Blues
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
2006
as self
MovieEddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
as Self (archive footage)
MovieA Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003
as Self
MovieGodfathers and Sons
2003
as Self (archival)
MovieBluesy Entertainment: Live
2003
as Self
MovieScreamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001
as Himself
TVAccording to Jim
2001
as Bo Diddley
TVSo Weird
1999
as Frank - Special Guest Star
MovieBlues Brothers 2000
1998
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
MovieThe Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
as Self
MovieThe Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995
as Self
Movie30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995
as Self
MovieSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
MovieGuitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
as Himself
MovieRockula
1990
as Axman
TVGeld oder Liebe
1989
as Self
MovieEddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
as Legendary Guitarist
MovieLegends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
as Bo Diddley
MovieChuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
as Self
MovieChuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985
as Self
MovieLive Aid
1985
as Self
MovieTrading Places
1983
as Pawnbroker
MovieThis Is America Part 2
1980
as Self
MovieDick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
TVDonny & Marie
1976
as Self
MovieLet the Good Times Roll
1973
as Himself
MovieThe London Rock and Roll Show
1973
as Self
MovieCrush Proof
1972
as Bo Diddley
MovieBo Diddley's Back in Town
1972
as Self
MovieSweet Toronto
1971
as Self
TVRollin' On The River
1971
MovieThe Big T.N.T. Show
1965
as Self
TVShindig!
1964
as Self - Singer
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
as Self
