B.B. King

Acting·Sep 16, 1925·Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
JJohn Shearer: American Moments2026 · Self (archive image)	Self (archive image)
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 19972022 · vocals guitar	vocals guitar
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York2021 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)2021 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
B.B. King: On the Road2018 · Himself	Himself
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars2018 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue2017 · Actor	Actor
The Art of McCartney2014 · Self	Self
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly2014 · Self	Self
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends2014 · Actor	Actor
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20132013 · Self	Self
Born In Chicago2013 · Self	Self
B.B. King: The Life of Riley2012 · Self	Self
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story2012 · Self	Self
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 20112012 · Self	Self
B.B. King Standing Room Only2010 · Actor	Actor
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20102010 · Self	Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts2009 · Self	Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'2009 · Self	Self
VV.A. North Sea Jazz2009 · Self	Self
Soul Power2009 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Blues at the BBC2009 · Self	Self
B.B. King \| Live2009 · Self	Self
B.B. King: Live2008 · Self	Self
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar2008 · Self	Self
Jazz Evolution2008 · Self - Guitar	Self - Guitar
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20072007 · Self	Self
Rolling With the Blues2007 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues2006 · Actor	Actor
TThe Five Keys to Mastery2005 · Self	Self
Live Aid2004 · Self	Self
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles2004 · Self	Self
RRay Charles: Genius Loves Company2004 · Self	Self
The Story Of The Blues2004 · Self	Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival2004 · Self	Self
Lightning in a Bottle2004 · Self	Self
Antone's: Home of the Blues2004 · Performer	Performer
RRockin' in the USA2003 · Actor	Actor
B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits2003 · Self	Self
Johnny Winter: Live2003 · Self	Self
Red, White and Blues2003 · Self	Self
B.B. King: In Concert2003 · Self	Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live2003 · Self	Self
B.B. King: Live By Request2003 · Performer	Performer
The Road to Memphis2003 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
BB King Live at The Apollo2003 · Actor	Actor
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied2003 · Self	Self
Sounds of Memphis2002 · Self	Self