B.B. King

B.B. King

Birthday: September 16, 1925 in Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA
Deathday: May 14, 2015
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.

Known For

Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

Movie | 1998
When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

Movie | 1996
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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

Movie | 2021
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997

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

Movie | 2022
vocals guitar
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

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

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

Movie | 2021
Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Movie | 2018
Self
B.B. King: On the Road

B.B. King: On the Road

Movie | 2018
Himself
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Movie | 2017
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

Movie | 2014
Self
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

Movie | 2014
The Art of McCartney

The Art of McCartney

Movie | 2014
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Movie | 2013
Self
Born In Chicago

Born In Chicago

Movie | 2013
Self
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011

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

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

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

Movie | 2012
Self
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Movie | 2012
Self
B.B. King Standing Room Only

B.B. King Standing Room Only

Movie | 2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Movie | 2010
Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

Movie | 2009
Self
Soul Power

Soul Power

Movie | 2009
Self (archive footage)
Blues at the BBC

Blues at the BBC

Movie | 2009
Self
V.A. North Sea Jazz

V.A. North Sea Jazz

Movie | 2009
Self
B.B. King | Live

B.B. King | Live

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

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

Movie | 2009
Self
Soundstage

Soundstage

TV | 2009
Self
One Episode
The Grammys

The Grammys

TV | 2009
Self
One Episode
B.B. King: Live

B.B. King: Live

Movie | 2008
Self
Jazz Evolution

Jazz Evolution

Movie | 2008
Self - Guitar
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Movie | 2008
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

Movie | 2007
Self
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

Movie | 2006
The Five Keys to Mastery

The Five Keys to Mastery

Movie | 2005
Self
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Movie | 2004
Self
The Story Of The Blues

The Story Of The Blues

Movie | 2004
Self
Lightning in a Bottle

Lightning in a Bottle

Movie | 2004
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

Movie | 2004
Self
Antone's: Home of the Blues

Antone's: Home of the Blues

Movie | 2004
Performer
Live Aid

Live Aid

Movie | 2004
Self
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

Movie | 2004
Self
Red, White and Blues

Red, White and Blues

Movie | 2003
Self
The Road to Memphis

The Road to Memphis

Movie | 2003
Self (archive footage)
B.B. King: Live By Request

B.B. King: Live By Request

Movie | 2003
Performer
Rockin' in the USA

Rockin' in the USA

Movie | 2003
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

Movie | 2003
B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits

B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits

Movie | 2003
Self
B.B. King: In Concert

B.B. King: In Concert

Movie | 2003
Self
Johnny Winter: Live

Johnny Winter: Live

Movie | 2003
Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Movie | 2003
Self
BB King Live at The Apollo

BB King Live at The Apollo

Movie | 2003
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV | 2003
3 Episodes
The Blues

The Blues

TV | 2003
Self
One Episode
Sounds of Memphis

Sounds of Memphis

Movie | 2002
Self
BB King Sweet 16

BB King Sweet 16

Movie | 2002
Self
B.B. King Live at Nick's

B.B. King Live at Nick's

Movie | 2001
Self
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits

Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits

Movie | 2001
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!

All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!

Movie | 2001
Self
B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King

B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King

Movie | 2001
Singer
Classic Albums

Classic Albums

TV | 2001
Self
One Episode
The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King

The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King

Movie | 2000
Himself
The Ten Commandments of Creativity

The Ten Commandments of Creativity

Movie | 2000
Self
Blues Masters

Blues Masters

Movie | 1999
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

Movie | 1999
Self
Cow and Chicken

Cow and Chicken

TV | 1999
One Episode
Christmas in Washington

Christmas in Washington

TV | 1999
Self
One Episode
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

Movie | 1998
Malvern Gasperon
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74

B.B. King: Live In Africa '74

Movie | 1998
Self
A Place of Our Own

A Place of Our Own

TV | 1998
One Episode
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

TV | 1998
Self - Musical Guest
One Episode
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

Movie | 1997
Self
When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

Movie | 1996
Self
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

Movie | 1996
Self
Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

TV | 1996
B.B. King
One Episode
The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Movie | 1995
Self
B.B. King: Blues Summit

B.B. King: Blues Summit

Movie | 1995
A Night to Die For

A Night to Die For

Movie | 1995
Self
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

TV | 1995
Pappy
One Episode
Baywatch Nights

Baywatch Nights

TV | 1995
B.B. King
One Episode
The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors

TV | 1995
Self
One Episode
New York Undercover

New York Undercover

TV | 1995
One Episode
Great Performances

Great Performances

TV | 1994
Self
One Episode
B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993

B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993

Movie | 1993
Self
Gary Moore: Live Blues

Gary Moore: Live Blues

Movie | 1993
Guitar, Vocals
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Movie | 1993
Self
Heart and Souls

Heart and Souls

Movie | 1993
Himself
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Movie | 1993
Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Movie | 1991
Himself
Guitar

Guitar

Movie | 1991
Self
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Movie | 1991
Married... with Children

Married... with Children

TV | 1991
Street Singer
One Episode
Teech

Teech

TV | 1991
Uncle Isaac
One Episode
All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians

All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians

Movie | 1990
Self
The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

TV | 1990
Riley Jackson
One Episode
U2: Lovetown

U2: Lovetown

Movie | 1989
Self
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Movie | 1989
B.B. King
Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival

Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival

Movie | 1989
Himself
Booker

Booker

TV | 1989
One Episode
U2: Rattle and Hum

U2: Rattle and Hum

Movie | 1988
Self
B.B. King & Friends

B.B. King & Friends

Movie | 1987
Self
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

Movie | 1987
B.B. King (segment "Blacks Without Soul")
Live Aid

Live Aid

Movie | 1985
Self
Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us

Movie | 1985
Ace Tomato Agent
B.B. King: Into the Night

B.B. King: Into the Night

Movie | 1985
Self
B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982

B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982

Movie | 1982
Musician - guitar, vocals
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1981
Self
6 Episodes
America's Top 10

America's Top 10

TV | 1980
himself
One Episode
Good Mornin’ Blues

Good Mornin’ Blues

Movie | 1978
Host
Sanford and Son

Sanford and Son

TV | 1977
One Episode
Give My Poor Heart Ease

Give My Poor Heart Ease

Movie | 1975
Self
Sing Sing Thanksgiving

Sing Sing Thanksgiving

Movie | 1974
Self
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

TV | 1974
Host
One Episode
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin

George Carlin: The Real George Carlin

Movie | 1973
Self
The Blues Under the Skin

The Blues Under the Skin

Movie | 1973
Bluesman
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

TV | 1973
Self
One Episode
B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing

B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing

Movie | 1972
Self
Medicine Ball Caravan

Medicine Ball Caravan

Movie | 1971
Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1971
Self
2 Episodes
The Pearl Bailey Show

The Pearl Bailey Show

TV | 1971
Self
One Episode
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

TV | 1970
Self
2 Episodes
The Barbara McNair Show

The Barbara McNair Show

TV | 1970
Self
One Episode
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

TV | 1970
Self
One Episode
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

TV | 1970
Self - Guest
2 Episodes
Black Woodstock

Black Woodstock

Movie | 1969
Wake at Generation

Wake at Generation

Movie | 1968
Self
B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live

B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live

Movie
Himself
B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands

B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands

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

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

Movie | 2022
vocals guitar
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

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

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

Movie | 2021
Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Movie | 2018
Self
B.B. King: On the Road

B.B. King: On the Road

Movie | 2018
Himself
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Movie | 2017
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

Movie | 2014
Self
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

Movie | 2014
The Art of McCartney

The Art of McCartney

Movie | 2014
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Movie | 2013
Self
Born In Chicago

Born In Chicago

Movie | 2013
Self
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011

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

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

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

Movie | 2012
Self
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Movie | 2012
Self
B.B. King Standing Room Only

B.B. King Standing Room Only

Movie | 2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Movie | 2010
Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

Movie | 2009
Self
Soul Power

Soul Power

Movie | 2009
Self (archive footage)
Blues at the BBC

Blues at the BBC

Movie | 2009
Self
V.A. North Sea Jazz

V.A. North Sea Jazz

Movie | 2009
Self
B.B. King | Live

B.B. King | Live

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

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

Movie | 2009
Self
B.B. King: Live

B.B. King: Live

Movie | 2008
Self
Jazz Evolution

Jazz Evolution

Movie | 2008
Self - Guitar
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Movie | 2008
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

Movie | 2007
Self
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

Movie | 2006
The Five Keys to Mastery

The Five Keys to Mastery

Movie | 2005
Self
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Movie | 2004
Self
The Story Of The Blues

The Story Of The Blues

Movie | 2004
Self
Lightning in a Bottle

Lightning in a Bottle

Movie | 2004
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

Movie | 2004
Self
Antone's: Home of the Blues

Antone's: Home of the Blues

Movie | 2004
Performer
Live Aid

Live Aid

Movie | 2004
Self
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

Movie | 2004
Self
Red, White and Blues

Red, White and Blues

Movie | 2003
Self
The Road to Memphis

The Road to Memphis

Movie | 2003
Self (archive footage)
B.B. King: Live By Request

B.B. King: Live By Request

Movie | 2003
Performer
Rockin' in the USA

Rockin' in the USA

Movie | 2003
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

Movie | 2003
B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits

B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits

Movie | 2003
Self
B.B. King: In Concert

B.B. King: In Concert

Movie | 2003
Self
Johnny Winter: Live

Johnny Winter: Live

Movie | 2003
Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Movie | 2003
Self
BB King Live at The Apollo

BB King Live at The Apollo

Movie | 2003
Sounds of Memphis

Sounds of Memphis

Movie | 2002
Self
BB King Sweet 16

BB King Sweet 16

Movie | 2002
Self
B.B. King Live at Nick's

B.B. King Live at Nick's

Movie | 2001
Self
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits

Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits

Movie | 2001
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!

All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!

Movie | 2001
Self
B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King

B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King

Movie | 2001
Singer
The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King

The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King

Movie | 2000
Himself
The Ten Commandments of Creativity

The Ten Commandments of Creativity

Movie | 2000
Self
Blues Masters

Blues Masters

Movie | 1999
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

Movie | 1999
Self
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

Movie | 1998
Malvern Gasperon
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74

B.B. King: Live In Africa '74

Movie | 1998
Self
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

Movie | 1997
Self
When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

Movie | 1996
Self
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

Movie | 1996
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Movie | 1995
Self
B.B. King: Blues Summit

B.B. King: Blues Summit

Movie | 1995
A Night to Die For

A Night to Die For

Movie | 1995
Self
B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993

B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993

Movie | 1993
Self
Gary Moore: Live Blues

Gary Moore: Live Blues

Movie | 1993
Guitar, Vocals
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Movie | 1993
Self
Heart and Souls

Heart and Souls

Movie | 1993
Himself
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Movie | 1993
Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Movie | 1991
Himself
Guitar

Guitar

Movie | 1991
Self
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Movie | 1991
All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians

All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians

Movie | 1990
Self
U2: Lovetown

U2: Lovetown

Movie | 1989
Self
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Movie | 1989
B.B. King
Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival

Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival

Movie | 1989
Himself
U2: Rattle and Hum

U2: Rattle and Hum

Movie | 1988
Self
B.B. King & Friends

B.B. King & Friends

Movie | 1987
Self
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

Movie | 1987
B.B. King (segment "Blacks Without Soul")
Live Aid

Live Aid

Movie | 1985
Self
Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us

Movie | 1985
Ace Tomato Agent
B.B. King: Into the Night

B.B. King: Into the Night

Movie | 1985
Self
B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982

B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982

Movie | 1982
Musician - guitar, vocals
Good Mornin’ Blues

Good Mornin’ Blues

Movie | 1978
Host
Give My Poor Heart Ease

Give My Poor Heart Ease

Movie | 1975
Self
Sing Sing Thanksgiving

Sing Sing Thanksgiving

Movie | 1974
Self
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin

George Carlin: The Real George Carlin

Movie | 1973
Self
The Blues Under the Skin

The Blues Under the Skin

Movie | 1973
Bluesman
B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing

B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing

Movie | 1972
Self
Medicine Ball Caravan

Medicine Ball Caravan

Movie | 1971
Self
Black Woodstock

Black Woodstock

Movie | 1969
Wake at Generation

Wake at Generation

Movie | 1968
Self
B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live

B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live

Movie
Himself
B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands

B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands

Movie