Portrait of Ritchie Valens

Ritchie Valens

Bio: Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Ritchie Valens, was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens was killed in a plane crash eight months into his recording career
Born: Tue, May 13 1941
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Tue, Feb 03 1959
Ritchie Valens is 17 years old
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Poster of The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Ritchie Valens would have been no older than
17 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 08 2022
Poster of The True Buddy Holly Story
The True Buddy Holly Story
Ritchie Valens would have been no older than
17 in The True Buddy Holly Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 02 2012
Poster of Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
Ritchie Valens would have been no older than
17 in Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 29 2003
Poster of Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
Ritchie Valens would have been no older than
17 in Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 03 1999
Poster of Go, Johnny, Go!
Go, Johnny, Go!
Ritchie Valens would have been no older than
17 in Go, Johnny, Go!
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 01 1959

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 Music Shop
The Music Shop
Ritchie Valens was
17+ in The Music Shop
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 1959
Poster of The Dick Clark Show
The Dick Clark Show
Ritchie Valens was
16+ in The Dick Clark Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 15 1958
Poster of American Bandstand
American Bandstand
Ritchie Valens was
16+ in American Bandstand
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 1957