Bo Diddley
Acting
Born December 30, 1928 — Died June 2, 2008
From McComb, Mississippi, USA
Also known as Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
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 Hendr...
Filmography
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
20237.4
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
20236.8
Rolling With the Blues
Self (archive footage)
2007
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Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
self
2006
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
20046.5
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
2003
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
20037.5
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
2003
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
20014.0
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
19985.3
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
19958.6
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
19957.3
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
1995
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
19937.0
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
19916.0
Rockula
Axman
19904.9
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
19896.6
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
19899.0
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
19877.3
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self
198510.0
Live Aid
Self
19857.9
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
19837.2
This Is America Part 2
Self
19805.2
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
19777.0
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
19736.4
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
19739.0
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
19725.0
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Self
19728.0
Sweet Toronto
Self
19717.1
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
19658.5
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Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Self
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