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B.B. King

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2.0 Popularity Sep 16, 1925 (89 years old) Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA

Riley B. King, known as B.B. King, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #3 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 as Self
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
1984 as Riley Jackson
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
1987 as Street Singer
Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
1972
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 as Self
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
1998 as Malvern Gasperon
Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls
1993 as Himself

Biography

Riley B. King, known as B.B. King, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #3 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Filmography 124

2022
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997 Movie

as vocals guitar

2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2018
B.B. King: On the Road Movie

as Himself

2018
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars Movie

as Self

2017
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue Movie
2014
The Art of McCartney Movie

as Self

2014
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly Movie

as Self

2014
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends Movie
2013
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 Movie

as Self

2013
Born In Chicago Movie

as Self

2012
B.B. King: The Life of Riley Movie

as Self

2012
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story Movie

as Self

2012
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011 Movie

as Self

2010
B.B. King Standing Room Only Movie
2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 Movie

as Self

2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Movie

as Self

2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin' Movie

as Self

2009
V.A. North Sea Jazz Movie

as Self

2009
Soul Power Movie

as Self (archive footage)

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday September 16, 1925 (89 years old)
Died May 14, 2015
Place of Birth Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA
Also Known As Riley Ben King, Riley B. King, B. B. King
Years Active 1948 - 2022
Popularity 2.0
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Career Stats
124 Total Credits
93 Movie Roles
30 TV Roles
1 Photos