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Bo Diddley, actor
Actor

Bo Diddley: Movies & Box Office

films
15
on screen
1965–2023
box office
$15.3M
average score
81
Career at a glance

Bo Diddley's Career in Numbers

Bo Diddley's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bo Diddley works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Crush Proof (1972) to Blues Brothers 2000 (1998), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Bo Diddley Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 1
  2. 1980s 1
  3. 1990s 3

The 1990s were Bo Diddley's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Bo Diddley Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 1
  • Horror 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Drama 1

Comedy is the genre Bo Diddley has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of horror (1).

Bo Diddley Career Milestones

First film
Crush Proof 1972
Biggest box office hit
Blues Brothers 2000 $14.1M worldwide
Newest film
Blues Brothers 2000 1998
15 credits

Bo Diddley Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Bo Diddley is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 81. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Works with

Who Bo Diddley Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Bo Diddley shares the most films with. Mick Jagger comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Eric Clapton (4).

FAQ

Bo Diddley: Questions & Answers

How many movies Bo Diddley has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Bo Diddley been in?

Bo Diddley is credited on 15 films, from 1965 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Bo Diddley's highest-grossing movie?

Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) is Bo Diddley's biggest box office hit, with $14.1M worldwide, ahead of Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll (1987) ($719K). Across every film with box office figures, Bo Diddley's movies have made $15.3M.

Bo Diddley's biggest hits

What is the best Bo Diddley movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Bo Diddley's best-rated film is Sunday Best (2023) with a score of 81.

Best Bo Diddley movies, ranked

What is Bo Diddley's newest movie?

The most recent film on Bo Diddley's filmography is Sunday Best (2023), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Bo Diddley work with most often?

Bo Diddley shares the most films with Mick Jagger (4 films), Eric Clapton (4 films) and Keith Richards (3 films).

The Best Bo Diddley Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.

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