Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
December 30, 1928
Died
June 2, 2008 (age 79)
Place of Birth
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Also Known As
Elias Otha Bates
The Originator
Bo Diddley
Biography
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
According to Jim
Bo Diddley
2001
Donny & Marie
Self
1976
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star
1999
Shindig!
Self - Singer
1964
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
1983
Geld oder Liebe
Self
1989
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
Rollin' On The River
1971
Live Aid
Self
1985
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
1972
Rockula
Axman
1990
Sweet Toronto
Self
1971
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1993
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
2023
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
1989
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2023
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
1991
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1987