Portrait of D.J. Fontana

D.J. Fontana

Bio: Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018) was an American musician best known as the drummer for Elvis Presley for 14 years. In 1955, he was hired to play drums for Presley, which marked the beginning of a 15-year relationship
Born: Sun, Mar 15 1931
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
D.J. Fontana is 93 years old
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Poster of Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
D.J. Fontana was
87 in Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 16 2018
Poster of Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
D.J. Fontana was
86 in Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 15 2018
Poster of Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
D.J. Fontana was
76 in Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 12 2007
Poster of Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
D.J. Fontana was
76 in Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 12 2007
Poster of Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
D.J. Fontana was
76 in Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as 'Self - Drums'.
Mon, Jun 11 2007
Poster of Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
D.J. Fontana was
75 in Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
as 'Self - Drummer'.
Thu, Aug 03 2006
Poster of Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
D.J. Fontana was
71 in Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
as 'Self - drummer'.
Tue, Apr 30 2002
Poster of The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
D.J. Fontana was
71 in The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 31 2002
Poster of One Night With You
One Night With You
D.J. Fontana was
69 in One Night With You
as 'Self - Batteur'.
Wed, Apr 12 2000
Poster of Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
D.J. Fontana was
53 in Elvis Presley - One Night With You
as 'Self - Player'.
Sat, Jan 05 1985
Poster of From Nashville With Music
From Nashville With Music
D.J. Fontana was
38 in From Nashville With Music
Mon, Jul 07 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
D.J. Fontana was
87+ in Elvis Presley: The Searcher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 2018
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
D.J. Fontana was
66+ in Classic Albums
as 'Self - drummer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
D.J. Fontana was
37+ in Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 03 1968