Ritchie Valens
Biography
Ritchie Valens works in acting. Born May 13, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Died February 3, 1959. Archytele tracks 8 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
8 titles- The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The True Buddy Holly Story (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2 (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died (1999) as Self (archive footage)
- The Music Shop (1959)
- Go, Johnny, Go! (1959) as Himself
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ritchie Valens best known for?
Ritchie Valens is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022), The Dick Clark Show (1958), American Bandstand (1957).
When and where was Ritchie Valens born?
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on February 3, 1959.
How many credits does Ritchie Valens have?
Ritchie Valens has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2022.
What is Ritchie Valens's background in cinema and television?
Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Ritchie Valens, was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens was killed in a plane crash eight months into his recording career. Valens had several hi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self — aged about 16
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self — aged about 17
- The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 81
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