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D.J. Fontana

Known For
Acting
Born
March 15, 1931 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Active Years
1968–2018 (51 Years)
Total Credits
16 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 15, 1931 Shreveport, Louisiana, USA 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1968–2018
51 Years Career Span
1
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Biography

Subject: D.J. Fontana (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Source Material:
[1] TMDB: Dominic Joseph Fontana, born March 15, 1931, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. Known for acting. 16 credits.
[2] IMDb: D.J. Fontana, born March 15, 1931, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. Actor known for From Nashville with Music (1969), Elvis Presley: Rock Milestones (2007), and Elvis Presley: Viva the King (2008).
[3] TMDB Bio: Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018). American musician, drummer for Elvis Presley for 14 years. Hired in 1955, 15-year relationship. Played on over 460 RCA recordings.
[4] Wikipedia: Played with Elvis for 13 years, 1955 to 1968.
[5] AllMovie: General info.
Name: Dominic Joseph Fontana (also known as D.J. Fontana).
Birth: March 15, 1931, in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
Death: June 13, 2018.
Profession: American musician and actor.
Music career: Drummer for Elvis Presley. Hired in 1955. Sources vary on duration: 14 years [3] or 13 years from 1955 to 1968 [4]. Relationship lasted 15 years [3]. Played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.
Acting credits: Known for From Nashville with Music (1969), Elvis Presley: Rock Milestones (2007), and Elvis Presley: Viva the King (2008). Total of

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Career

Career overview

Topic: Career overview of D.J. Fontana (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: Focus on "Acting" as requested (though the bio is primarily musical, the prompt asks for a career overview of D.J. Fontana (Acting)).
Name: Dominic Joseph Fontana (also known as D.J. Fontana).
Birth: March 15, 1931, in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
Death: June 13, 2018.
Profession: American musician, drummer, actor.
Musical Career: Drummer for Elvis Presley. Hired in 1955. Relationship lasted 14 years (TMDB) or 13 years from 1955 to 1968 (Wikipedia). Played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.
Acting Credits: Known for From Nashville with Music (1969), Elvis Presley: Rock Milestones (2007), and Elvis Presley: Viva the King (2008).
TMDB Known Credits: 16.
Paragraph 1: Personal and Musical Background.
Dominic Joseph Fontana, also known as D.J. Fontana, was an American musician born on March 15, 1931, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He passed away on June 13, 2018. Fontana is best known as the drummer for Elvis Presley. His professional relationship with Presley began in 1955, when he was hired to play drums. This partnership lasted for 14 years, though other records indicate he played with Presley for 13 years, from 1955 to 1968. During his time with Presley, Fontana played on more than 460 RCA recordings.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In addition to his musical career, Fontana was an actor with 16 known credits. His acting work includes appearances in From Nashville with Music in 1969, Elvis Presley: Rock Milestones in 2007, and Elvis Presley: Viva the King in 2008.
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Word count check:
Para 1: ~85 words.
Para 2: ~45 words.
Total: ~130 words.
Problem: The prompt asks for 180-260 words. I need to expand using only provided facts.
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Name: Dominic Joseph Fontana / D.J. Fontana.
Birth: March 15, 1931, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Death: June 13, 2018.
Musician/Drummer: Elvis Presley, 14 years (TMDB) or 13 years (1955-1968) (Wikipedia).
Recordings: Over 460 RCA recordings.
Acting: 16 known credits.
Titles: From Nashville with Music (1969), Elvis Presley: Rock Milestones (2007), Elvis Presley: Viva the King (2008).
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Career timeline

Elvis Presley: The SearcherElvis: The '68 Comeback SpecialElvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Tupelove
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' RollElvis: #1 Hit PerformancesTupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
The Definitive Elvis: The Television YearsThe Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television YearsClassic Albums: Elvis Presley
One Night With You
Classic Albums
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
From Nashville With Music
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018) as Self
  • Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special (2018) as Self
  • Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition (2018) as Self
  • Tupelove (2012) as Narrator
  • Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Elvis: #1 Hit Performances (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley (2007) as Self - Drums
  • Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition (2006) as Self - Drummer
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  • The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002) as Self
  • The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years (2002) as Self (archive footage)
  • Classic Albums: Elvis Presley (2002) as Self - drummer
  • One Night With You (2000) as Self - Batteur
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self - drummer
  • Elvis Presley - One Night With You (1985) as Self - Player
  • From Nashville With Music (1969)
  • Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition (1968) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is D.J. Fontana best known for?

D.J. Fontana is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).

When and where was D.J. Fontana born?

D.J. Fontana was born on March 15, 1931 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.

How many credits does D.J. Fontana have?

D.J. Fontana has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2018.

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Subject: D.J. Fontana (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material: [1] TMDB: Dominic Joseph Fontana, born March 15, 1931, Shreveport, Louisiana, US...

D.J. Fontana by the numbers

16credits
13films
3TV series
1968–2018active years

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