Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1925-09-16
- Day of Death2015-05-14 (89 years)
- Place of BirthItta Bena, Mississippi, USA
- Also Known AsRiley Ben KingRiley B. KingB. B. King
B.B. King
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.
Acting Career
- 2022
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997
As: vocals guitar
- 2004
Antone's: Home of the Blues
As: Performer
- 2003
B.B. King: Live By Request
As: Performer
- 2001
B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King
As: Singer
- 1998
Blues Brothers 2000
As: Malvern Gasperon
- 1995
Baywatch Nights
As: B.B. King
- 1994
Touched by an Angel
As: B.B. King
- 1993
Gary Moore: Live Blues
As: Guitar, Vocals
1991Teech
As: Uncle Isaac
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
As: Pappy
1989Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
As: B.B. King
1987Amazon Women on the Moon
As: B.B. King (segment "Blacks Without Soul")
1987Married... with Children
As: Street Singer
- 1985
Spies Like Us
As: Ace Tomato Agent
1984The Cosby Show
As: Riley Jackson
1982B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982
As: Musician - guitar, vocals
1973The Blues Under the Skin
As: Bluesman
1972The Midnight Special
As: Host