Portrait of B.B. King

B.B. King

Bio: Riley B. King, known as B
Born: Wed, Sep 16 1925
Birthplace: Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA

Death: Thu, May 14 2015
B.B. King is 89 years old
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Poster of B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997
B.B. King would have been no older than 89 in B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997 as 'vocals guitar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 2022
Poster of Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
B.B. King would have been no older than 89 in Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2021
Poster of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
B.B. King would have been no older than 89 in Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 2021
Poster of Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
B.B. King would have been no older than 89 in Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2018
Poster of Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
B.B. King would have been no older than 89 in Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 2017
Poster of The Art of McCartney
The Art of McCartney
B.B. King was 89 in The Art of McCartney as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 2014
Poster of John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
B.B. King was 88 in John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends
B.B. King was 88 in In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 28 2014
Poster of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
B.B. King was 88 in Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 2013
Poster of Born In Chicago
Born In Chicago
B.B. King was 87 in Born In Chicago as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 2013
Poster of B.B. King: The Life of Riley
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
B.B. King was 87 in B.B. King: The Life of Riley as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 2012
Poster of Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
B.B. King was 86 in Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2012
Poster of B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011
B.B. King was 86 in B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 2012
Poster of B.B. King: Glastonbury Festival 2011
B.B. King: Glastonbury Festival 2011
B.B. King was 85 in B.B. King: Glastonbury Festival 2011
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 2011
Poster of B.B. King Standing Room Only
B.B. King Standing Room Only
B.B. King was 85 in B.B. King Standing Room Only
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
B.B. King was 84 in Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 2010
Poster of The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
B.B. King was 84 in The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 2009
Poster of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
B.B. King was 84 in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 2009
Poster of V.A. North Sea Jazz
V.A. North Sea Jazz
B.B. King was 83 in V.A. North Sea Jazz as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 2009
Poster of Soul Power
Soul Power
B.B. King was 83 in Soul Power as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 2009
Poster of Blues at the BBC
Blues at the BBC
B.B. King was 83 in Blues at the BBC as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 2009
Poster of B.B. King | Live
B.B. King | Live
B.B. King was 83 in B.B. King | Live as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 2009
Poster of B.B. King: Live
B.B. King: Live
B.B. King was 83 in B.B. King: Live as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 2008
Poster of Jazz Evolution
Jazz Evolution
B.B. King was 82 in Jazz Evolution as 'Self - Guitar'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 2008
Poster of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
B.B. King was 82 in Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2007
Poster of Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues
B.B. King was 81 in Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2006
Poster of The Five Keys to Mastery
The Five Keys to Mastery
B.B. King was 79 in The Five Keys to Mastery as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2005
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
B.B. King was 79 in Live Aid as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
B.B. King was 79 in Genius. A Night for Ray Charles as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 2004
Poster of Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company
Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company
B.B. King was 78 in Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 2004
Poster of The Story Of The Blues
The Story Of The Blues
B.B. King was 78 in The Story Of The Blues as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 2004
Poster of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004
B.B. King was 78 in Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 2004
Poster of Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
B.B. King was 78 in Lightning in a Bottle as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 2004
Poster of Antone's: Home of the Blues
Antone's: Home of the Blues
B.B. King was 78 in Antone's: Home of the Blues as 'Performer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2004
Poster of Rockin' in the USA
Rockin' in the USA
B.B. King was 78 in Rockin' in the USA
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 2003
Poster of B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits
B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits
B.B. King was 78 in B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 2003
Poster of Johnny Winter: Live
Johnny Winter: Live
B.B. King was 78 in Johnny Winter: Live as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 2003
Poster of Red, White and Blues
Red, White and Blues
B.B. King was 78 in Red, White and Blues as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of B.B. King: In Concert
B.B. King: In Concert
B.B. King was 77 in B.B. King: In Concert as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 28 2003
Poster of Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
B.B. King was 77 in Bluesy Entertainment: Live as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 2003
Poster of B.B. King: Live By Request
B.B. King: Live By Request
B.B. King was 77 in B.B. King: Live By Request as 'Performer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2003
Poster of The Road to Memphis
The Road to Memphis
B.B. King was 77 in The Road to Memphis as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 2003
Poster of BB King Live at The Apollo
BB King Live at The Apollo
B.B. King was 77 in BB King Live at The Apollo
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2003
Poster of Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
B.B. King was 77 in Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 2003
Poster of Sounds of Memphis
Sounds of Memphis
B.B. King was 76 in Sounds of Memphis as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 19 2002
Poster of BB King Sweet 16
BB King Sweet 16
B.B. King was 76 in BB King Sweet 16 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2002
Poster of Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
B.B. King was 76 in Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 2001
Poster of All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!
B.B. King was 75 in All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King
B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King
B.B. King was 75 in B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King as 'Singer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 2001
Poster of B.B. King Live at Nick's
B.B. King Live at Nick's
B.B. King was 75 in B.B. King Live at Nick's as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King
The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King
B.B. King was 75 in The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 2000
Poster of The Ten Commandments of Creativity
The Ten Commandments of Creativity
B.B. King was 74 in The Ten Commandments of Creativity as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2000
Poster of Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
B.B. King was 73 in Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1999
Poster of Blues Masters
Blues Masters
B.B. King was 73 in Blues Masters
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
B.B. King was 72 in B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1998
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
B.B. King was 72 in Blues Brothers 2000 as 'Malvern Gasperon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey
B.B. King was 72 in Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1997
Poster of When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings
B.B. King was 71 in When We Were Kings as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
B.B. King was 70 in A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1996
Poster of B.B. King: Blues Summit
B.B. King: Blues Summit
B.B. King was 69 in B.B. King: Blues Summit
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 06 1995
Poster of A Night to Die For
A Night to Die For
B.B. King was 69 in A Night to Die For as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1995
Poster of The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
B.B. King was 69 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1995
Poster of Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
B.B. King was 68 in Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1993
Poster of B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993
B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993
B.B. King was 68 in B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 1993
Poster of Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls
B.B. King was 67 in Heart and Souls as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
B.B. King was 67 in Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1993
Poster of Gary Moore: Live Blues
Gary Moore: Live Blues
B.B. King was 67 in Gary Moore: Live Blues as 'Guitar, Vocals'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1993
Poster of Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
B.B. King was 66 in Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1991
Poster of Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
B.B. King was 65 in Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1991
Poster of Guitar
Guitar
B.B. King was 65 in Guitar as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians
All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians
B.B. King was 64 in All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1990
Poster of U2: Lovetown
U2: Lovetown
B.B. King was 64 in U2: Lovetown as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1989
Poster of Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
B.B. King was 63 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll as 'B.B. King'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival
Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival
B.B. King was 63 in Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of U2: Rattle and Hum
U2: Rattle and Hum
B.B. King was 63 in U2: Rattle and Hum as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1988
Poster of Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
B.B. King was 62 in Amazon Women on the Moon as 'B.B. King (segment "Blacks Without Soul")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of B.B. King & Friends
B.B. King & Friends
B.B. King was 61 in B.B. King & Friends as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 1987
Poster of Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us
B.B. King was 60 in Spies Like Us as 'Ace Tomato Agent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1985
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
B.B. King was 59 in Live Aid as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King: Into the Night
B.B. King was 59 in B.B. King: Into the Night as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982
B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982
B.B. King was 56 in B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982 as 'Musician - guitar, vocals'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 30 1982
Poster of Good Mornin’ Blues
Good Mornin’ Blues
B.B. King was 52 in Good Mornin’ Blues as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Give My Poor Heart Ease
Give My Poor Heart Ease
B.B. King was 49 in Give My Poor Heart Ease as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Sing Sing Thanksgiving
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
B.B. King was 48 in Sing Sing Thanksgiving as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1974
Poster of The Blues Under the Skin
The Blues Under the Skin
B.B. King was 47 in The Blues Under the Skin as 'Bluesman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1973
Poster of George Carlin: The Real George Carlin
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin
B.B. King was 47 in George Carlin: The Real George Carlin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1973
Poster of B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing
B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing
B.B. King was 46 in B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Medicine Ball Caravan
Medicine Ball Caravan
B.B. King was 46 in Medicine Ball Caravan as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Black Woodstock
Black Woodstock
B.B. King was 43 in Black Woodstock
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1969
Poster of Wake at Generation
Wake at Generation
B.B. King was 42 in Wake at Generation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 1968
Poster of B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live
B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live
B.B. King will be 89+ in B.B. King & Raimundo Amador Live as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of B.B. King: On the Road
B.B. King: On the Road
B.B. King will be 89+ in B.B. King: On the Road as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands
B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands
B.B. King will be 89+ in B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Blues
The Blues
B.B. King was 78+ in The Blues as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Soundstage
Soundstage
B.B. King was 77+ in Soundstage as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of A Place of Our Own
A Place of Our Own
B.B. King was 72+ in A Place of Our Own
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 03 1998
Poster of Cow and Chicken
Cow and Chicken
B.B. King was 72+ in Cow and Chicken
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1997
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
B.B. King was 71+ in Classic Albums as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of Baywatch Nights
Baywatch Nights
B.B. King was 70+ in Baywatch Nights as 'B.B. King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 30 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
B.B. King was 69+ in Touched by an Angel as 'B.B. King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
B.B. King was 68+ in New York Undercover
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
B.B. King was 67+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
B.B. King was 66+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Teech
Teech
B.B. King was 66+ in Teech as 'Uncle Isaac'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
B.B. King was 64+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Pappy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Booker
Booker
B.B. King was 64+ in Booker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1989
Poster of Married... with Children
Married... with Children
B.B. King was 61+ in Married... with Children as 'Street Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
B.B. King was 59+ in The Cosby Show as 'Riley Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
B.B. King was 57+ in Christmas in Washington as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1982
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
B.B. King was 53+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
B.B. King was 46+ in The Midnight Special as 'Host, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
B.B. King was 46+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
B.B. King was 45+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Pearl Bailey Show
The Pearl Bailey Show
B.B. King was 45+ in The Pearl Bailey Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1971
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
B.B. King was 45+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Barbara McNair Show
The Barbara McNair Show
B.B. King was 43+ in The Barbara McNair Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
B.B. King was 42+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
B.B. King was 37+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
B.B. King was 36+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards
B.B. King was 34+ in The Grammy Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
B.B. King was 22+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948