Cast & creator
Bo Diddley
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Later... with Jools Holland, According to Jim
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.
Also known as: Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
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film credits
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television credits
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1962–2023 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (40)
Showing 40 of 40 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
According to Jim
Bo Diddley
2001
Donny & Marie
Self
1976
Shindig!
Self - Singer
1964
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star
1999
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
1983
Geld oder Liebe
Self
1989
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
2023
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1993
Rollin' On The River
1971
Live Aid
Self
1985
Sweet Toronto
Self
1971
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2023
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
1965
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
1989
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
1989
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1987
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self
1985
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
1972
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
1973
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
1995
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
1995
This Is America Part 2
Self
1980Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
self
2006
Rolling With the Blues
Self (archive footage)
2007
Rockula
Axman
1990
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
1973
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
2003
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
2003
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
2001
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
19913-D Rocks
Self
2005Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
1995
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
2003
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Self
1972