Bo Diddley
Biography
Bo Diddley works in acting. Born December 30, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- According to Jim (2001) as Bo Diddley
- Trading Places (1983) as Pawnbroker
- So Weird (1999) as Frank - Special Guest Star
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as The Louisiana Gator Boys
- Geld oder Liebe (1989) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Rollin' On The River (1971)
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989) as Legendary Guitarist
- Sweet Toronto (1971) as Self
- Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) as Self
- Crush Proof (1972) as Bo Diddley
- The London Rock and Roll Show (1973) as Self
- Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut (1995) as Self
- This Is America Part 2 (1980) as Self
- Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Big T.N.T. Show (1965) as Self
- Godfathers and Sons (2003) as Self (archival)
- Dick Clark's Good Old Days (1977)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bo Diddley best known for?
Bo Diddley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), According to Jim (2001), Trading Places (1983), The Butterfly Effect (2004).
When and where was Bo Diddley born?
Bo Diddley was born on December 30, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does Bo Diddley have?
Bo Diddley has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2023.
What is Bo Diddley's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 56
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 33
- Trading Places (1983) as Pawnbroker — aged about 54
- Sweet Toronto (1971) as Self — aged about 42
- Geld oder Liebe (1989) as Self — aged about 60
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self — aged about 47
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