Sheila E.
Biography
Sheila Escovedo, known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, drummer, and percussionist born on December 12, 1957, in Oakland, California. She is sometimes referred to as the Queen of Percussion. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band, and after separating from the group in 1983, she began a solo career. Her debut album was released in 1984 and included her biggest hit song, The Glamorous Life, as well as the hit single A Love Bizarre. Throughout her career, she has also collaborated with artists such as Prince and Ringo Starr. Her known credits include acting work within the film and television industry.
Career overview
Sheila Escovedo, known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, drummer, and percussionist. Born on December 12, 1957, in Oakland, California, she is sometimes referred to as the Queen of Percussion. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band. After separating from the group in 1983, Sheila began a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984. That debut album included her biggest hit song, The Glamorous Life. She also saw a hit with the single A Love Bizarre. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with artists such as Prince, George Duke, and Ringo Starr. In the scope of her entertainment industry involvement, she has known credits in acting, with a total of sixty-seven known credits recorded on her profile.
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65 titles- FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) as Self
- Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris (2025) as Self
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) as Self
- Jonathan & Jesus (2024) as Self
- Nobody Dumps My Daughter (2024) as Anna
- American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (2024) as Self
- Lotería Loca (2023) as Self - Bandleader
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Wheel (2022) as Self - Expert
- Women Who Rock (2022) as Self
- The Upshaws (2021) as Dreux
- Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts (2021) as Self
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self - Musician
- Yearly Departed (2021) as Self
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince (2020) as Self
- Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show (2020) as Self - Performer
- Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self - Performer
- On Drums... Stewart Copeland! (2019) as Self
- The Minnesota Sound (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers (2018) as Herself
- Steve (2017) as Self
- The Boss Baby (2017) Musician
- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015 (2015) as herself
- Finding the Funk (2014) as Herself
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) Musician
- The Fran Drescher Show (2010)
- Gone Country (2008) as Self
- Secret Talents of the Stars (2008)
- Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006 (2008) as Self
- The Next Great American Band (2007)
- Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005) as Self
- VH1 Divas 2004 (2004) as Self
- Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003 (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Chasing Papi (2003) as Latin Festival Band Member
- Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas (2003) as Percussion
- Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo (2002)
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- V.I.P. (1998) as Self
- The Magic Hour (1998) as Self - Bandleader
- VH1 Divas (1998) as Self -Performer
- Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 (1997) as Self - Percussion
- For Our Children (1993) as Self
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) as Club Singer
- Prince - Lovesexy Live (1988) as Drums
- Prince: Sign 'o' the Times (1987) as Self
- Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium (1987)
- Women in Rock (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600 (1986)
- Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE (1986)
- Krush Groove (1985) as Sheila E.
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) as Self
- Prince and the Revolution: Live (1985) as Percussion
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Preview: George Duke (1971) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sheila E. best known for?
Sheila E. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Sherri (2022), The Upshaws (2021), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Sheila E. born?
Sheila E. was born on December 12, 1957 in Oakland, California, USA.
How many credits does Sheila E. have?
Sheila E. has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.
What is Sheila E.'s background in cinema and television?
Sheila Escovedo, known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, drummer, and percussionist born on December 12, 1957, in Oakland, California. She is sometimes referred to as the Queen of Percussion. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band, and after separating fro...