Bo Diddley
Birthday: 1928-12-30 | Place of Birth: McComb, Mississippi, USABo 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 The Rolling Stones to name a few. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.
Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2024
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as Self (archive footage)
2003
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
as Self
2003
Godfathers and Sons
as Self (archival)
2001
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
as Himself
1990
Rockula
as Axman
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Bo Diddley
1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
as Legendary Guitarist
1987
1983
Trading Places
as Pawnbroker
1980
This Is America Part 2
as Self
1973
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself
1973
The London Rock and Roll Show
as Self
1972
Crush Proof
as Bo Diddley
1971
Sweet Toronto
as Self
1965
The Big T.N.T. Show
as Self
