
Actor
Bo Diddley
Born 1928 · McComb, Mississippi, USA
Bo 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.
Acting

Trading Places
Pawnbroker · 1983

According to Jim
Bo Diddley · 2001

Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys · 1998

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1962

Live Aid
Self · 1985

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist · 1989

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self · 1987

Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self · 1985

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self · 1995

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley · 1989

So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star · 1999

The London Rock and Roll Show
Self · 1973

The Big T.N.T. Show
Self · 1965

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage) · 2023

Donny & Marie
Self · 1976

Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Self · 1972

Sweet Toronto
Self · 1971

The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self · 1995

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror") · 1993

Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival) · 2003

Rockula
Axman · 1990

Let the Good Times Roll
Himself · 1973

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage) · 2023

Shindig!
Self - Singer · 1964