Buddy Holly
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1948–2022 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Buddy Holly works in acting. Born September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, USA. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- When the Music's Over (1983) as Self (archive footage)
- The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The Music of Buddy Holly and The Crickets (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985) as Self (archive footage)
- A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets (2004) as Himself
- Buddy Holly: Rave On (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died (1999) as Self (archive footage)
- Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2 (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s (1999) as Self (archive footage)
- Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Buddy Holly: The Definitive Story (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- The True Buddy Holly Story (2012) as Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Buddy Holly best known for?
Buddy Holly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), American Bandstand (1957), The Dick Clark Show (1958), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).
When and where was Buddy Holly born?
Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Buddy Holly have?
Buddy Holly has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2022.
What is Buddy Holly's background in cinema and television?
Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. His style was influenced by gospel music, country music, and rhythm and blues acts. In 1955, after opening for Elvis Presley, he d...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self — aged about 20
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 60
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 11
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self — aged about 21
- The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 85
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