B.B. King Filmography
ActorBORN 1925ITTA BENA77 FILMS IN DB

B.B.King
Known for Acting · Antone's: Home of the Blues, Sounds of Memphis, B.B. King Live at Nick's
77
FILMS IN DB
$697
TOTAL VALUE
24
PRICED
$29
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
When We Were Kings
~$215 · BLU-RAY · 1996
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
$18 · Est. market value
BIOGRAPHY
BORN
September 16, 1925
BIRTHPLACE
Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA
KNOWN FOR
Acting
TOTAL CREDITS
78 (TMDb)
IN WATCHROSTER DB
77 matched films
HIGHEST VALUE RELEASES
FILMS BY DECADE
FULL FILMOGRAPHY
77 filmsTITLE
YEAR
ROLE
FORMATS
RATING
VALUE
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997
vocals guitar
2022
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self (archive footage)
2021
Supporting
★ 7.6
$18
+ TRACK
B.B. King: On the Road
Himself
2018
Lead
—
$18
+ TRACK
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
2017
Lead
★ 7.8
—
+ TRACK
The Art of McCartney
Self
2014
Supporting
★ 2.0
—
+ TRACK
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends
2014
Lead
★ 6.5
—
+ TRACK
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
Self
2014
Supporting
★ 9.5
—
+ TRACK
Born In Chicago
Self
2013
Lead
★ 8.0
$21
+ TRACK
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011
Self
2012
Lead
★ 6.5
—
+ TRACK
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Self
2012
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
Self
2012
Lead
★ 6.9
$15
+ TRACK
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self
2010
Supporting
★ 8.3
—
+ TRACK
B.B. King Standing Room Only
2010
Lead
★ 5.0
—
+ TRACK
Blues at the BBC
Self
2009
Lead
★ 5.0
—
+ TRACK
Soul Power
Self (archive footage)
2009
Lead
★ 6.4
$15
+ TRACK
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
Self
2009
Lead
—
$13
+ TRACK
B.B. King | Live
Self
2009
Lead
★ 7.2
—
+ TRACK
Jazz Evolution
Self - Guitar
2008
Lead
★ 6.0
$36
+ TRACK
B.B. King: Live
Self
2008
Lead
★ 7.2
—
+ TRACK
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
Self
2008
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B.B. King best known for in his film appearances?
B.B. King is best known for appearing as himself in music documentaries and live concert films that highlight his legendary blues career.
During which decade was B.B. King most active in film?
B.B. King was most active in film during the 2000s, appearing in numerous documentaries and music-related projects.
What types of film genres did B.B. King's filmography include?
His filmography spans music, documentary, TV movies, history, comedy, and drama genres, often revolving around his musical influence.
What notable role did B.B. King play in a feature film?
He played Malvern Gasperon in the 1998 feature film Blues Brothers 2000.
Are B.B. King's films available on physical media?
Yes, many of B.B. King's films and documentaries are available on DVD.
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