Actor
Bo Diddley
Born December 30, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi, USADied June 2, 20086 films
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.
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He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.
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First watchTrading Places19837.2as PawnbrokerA snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
6 films as actor- 1998Blues Brothers 2000The Louisiana Gator Boys
- 1990RockulaAxman
- 1989Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!Legendary Guitarist
- 1983Trading PlacesPawnbroker
- 1977Dick Clark's Good Old Days
- 1972Crush ProofBo Diddley