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B.B. King

B.B. King

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.

Born

Sep 16, 1925

Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA

Died

May 14, 2015

Known For

Acting

Movies

93 acting

1 crew

Popularity

0.3

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Known For

Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

1998

as Malvern Gasperon
Heart and Souls

Heart and Souls

1993

as Himself
Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us

1985

as Ace Tomato Agent
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987

as B.B. King (segment "Blacks Without Soul")
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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

2021

as Self (archive footage)
When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

1996

as Self
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
1998 • as Malvern Gasperon
★ 5.3
Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls
1993 • as Himself
★ 7.0
Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us
1985 • as Ace Tomato Agent
★ 6.2
Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987 • as B.B. King (segment "Blacks Without Soul")
★ 5.9
Live Aid
Live Aid
1985 • as Self
★ 7.9
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.6
When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings
1996 • as Self
★ 7.6
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009 • as Self
★ 7.9
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
2018 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.3
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010 • as Self
★ 8.3
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
2004 • as Self
★ 7.4
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
1993 • as Self
★ 8.0
Live Aid
Live Aid
2004 • as Self
★ 9.2
Soul Power
Soul Power
2009 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.4
U2: Rattle and Hum
U2: Rattle and Hum
1988 • as Self
★ 7.2
A Night to Die For
A Night to Die For
1995 • as Self
★ 7.0
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey
1997 • as Self
Black Woodstock
Black Woodstock
1969 • as Self
★ 8.0
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
1999 • as Self
★ 8.0
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
1993 • as Self
★ 7.5
The Ten Commandments of Creativity
The Ten Commandments of Creativity
2000 • as Self
★ 8.3
Born In Chicago
Born In Chicago
2013 • as Self
★ 8.0
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
2007 • as Self
★ 7.1
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
2012 • as Self
★ 6.9
B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night
1985 • as Self
★ 8.2
Guitar
Guitar
1991 • as Self
Blues at the BBC
Blues at the BBC
2009 • as Self
★ 7.5
Medicine Ball Caravan
Medicine Ball Caravan
1971 • as Self
★ 7.3
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!
2001 • as Self
★ 7.0
B.B. King | Live
B.B. King | Live
2009 • as Self
★ 7.2
Red, White and Blues
Red, White and Blues
2003 • as Self
★ 7.5
Blues Masters
Blues Masters
1999
★ 6.5
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
2014 • as Self
★ 9.5
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
2004 • as Self
★ 8.4
The Art of McCartney
The Art of McCartney
2014 • as Self
★ 2.0
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
2012 • as Self
Sounds of Memphis
Sounds of Memphis
2002 • as Self
★ 9.5
Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
2004 • as Self
★ 7.6
movie
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company
2004 • as Self
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011
2012 • as Self
★ 6.5
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 8.0
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
2013 • as Self
★ 5.8
B.B. King: Live
B.B. King: Live
2008 • as Self
★ 7.2
Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival
Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival
1989 • as Himself
★ 10.0
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
1991 • as Self
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues
2006
★ 6.0
B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993
B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993
1993 • as Self
★ 6.4
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
1972 • as Self
★ 8.0
movie
V.A. North Sea Jazz
2009 • as Self
★ 6.0
The Road to Memphis
The Road to Memphis
2003 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.1
The Story Of The Blues
The Story Of The Blues
2004 • as Self
★ 4.2
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
1996 • as Self
★ 10.0
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997
2022 • as vocals guitar
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
1974 • as Self
★ 9.5
B.B. King & Friends
B.B. King & Friends
1987 • as Self
★ 8.5
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989 • as B.B. King
★ 9.0
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
2017
★ 7.8
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin
1973 • as Self
Antone's: Home of the Blues
Antone's: Home of the Blues
2004 • as Performer
★ 10.0
B.B. King Standing Room Only
B.B. King Standing Room Only
2010
★ 5.0
The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King
The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King
2000 • as Himself
★ 10.0
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
1998 • as Self
★ 8.0
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003 • as Self
Wake at Generation
Wake at Generation
1968 • as Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991 • as Himself
★ 6.0
The Blues Under the Skin
The Blues Under the Skin
1973 • as Self
★ 10.0
B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits
B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits
2003 • as Self
movie
Rockin' in the USA
2003
U2: Lovetown
U2: Lovetown
1989 • as Self
★ 10.0
All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians
All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians
1990 • as Self
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends
2014
★ 6.5
B.B. King: Blues Summit
B.B. King: Blues Summit
1995
★ 7.7
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
2008 • as Self
B.B. King: In Concert
B.B. King: In Concert
2003 • as Self
★ 6.0
Johnny Winter: Live
Johnny Winter: Live
2003 • as Self
Rolling With the Blues
Rolling With the Blues
2007 • as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
2001
★ 5.5
B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982
B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982
1982 • as Musician - guitar, vocals
★ 6.0
Gary Moore: Live Blues
Gary Moore: Live Blues
1993 • as Guitar, Vocals
★ 10.0
B.B. King Live at Nick's
B.B. King Live at Nick's
2001 • as Self
★ 10.0
BB King Sweet 16
BB King Sweet 16
2002 • as Self
★ 6.5
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
2009 • as Self
movie
Good Mornin’ Blues
1978 • as Host
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
2003 • as Self
★ 10.0
Jazz Evolution
Jazz Evolution
2008 • as Self - Guitar
★ 6.0
movie
B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live
• as Himself
B.B. King: On the Road
B.B. King: On the Road
2018 • as Himself
Give My Poor Heart Ease
Give My Poor Heart Ease
1975 • as Self
★ 6.5
BB King Live at The Apollo
BB King Live at The Apollo
2003
★ 7.0
movie
The Five Keys to Mastery
2005 • as Self
★ 9.0
B.B. King: Live By Request
B.B. King: Live By Request
2003 • as Performer
★ 6.0
B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands
B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands
★ 7.0
B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King
B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King
2001 • as Singer