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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
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
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'.
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'.
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
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'.
Tue, Nov 19 2013
Poster of Born In Chicago
Born In Chicago
B.B. King was
87 in Born In Chicago
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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
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
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 10 2009
Poster of Soul Power
Soul Power
B.B. King was
83 in Soul Power
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Nov 24 2008
Poster of Jazz Evolution
Jazz Evolution
B.B. King was
82 in Jazz Evolution
as 'Self - Guitar'.
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'.
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
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'.
Fri, Jun 03 2005
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
B.B. King was
79 in Live Aid
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Jan 19 2004
Poster of Rockin' in the USA
Rockin' in the USA
B.B. King was
78 in Rockin' in the USA
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'.
Mon, Oct 20 2003
Poster of Johnny Winter: Live
Johnny Winter: Live
B.B. King was
78 in Johnny Winter: Live
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Jul 28 2003
Poster of Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
B.B. King was
77 in Bluesy Entertainment: Live
as 'Self'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 20 2003
Poster of The Road to Memphis
The Road to Memphis
B.B. King was
77 in The Road to Memphis
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
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
Tue, Feb 04 2003
Poster of Sounds of Memphis
Sounds of Memphis
B.B. King was
76 in Sounds of Memphis
as 'Himself'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 22 2002
Poster of Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
B.B. King was
76 in Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Jun 01 1999
Poster of Blues Masters
Blues Masters
B.B. King was
73 in Blues Masters
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'.
Wed, May 13 1998
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
B.B. King was
72 in Blues Brothers 2000
as 'Malvern Gasperon'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Oct 19 1993
Poster of Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls
B.B. King was
67 in Heart and Souls
as 'Himself'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Oct 15 1991
Poster of Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
B.B. King was
65 in Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Sat, Jul 13 1991
Poster of Guitar
Guitar
B.B. King was
65 in Guitar
as 'Self'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 23 1990
Poster of U2: Lovetown
U2: Lovetown
B.B. King was
64 in U2: Lovetown
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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")'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 06 1985
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
B.B. King was
59 in Live Aid
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, May 30 1982
Poster of Good Mornin’ Blues
Good Mornin’ Blues
B.B. King was
52 in Good Mornin’ Blues
as 'Host'.
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'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Sing Sing Thanksgiving
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
B.B. King was
48 in Sing Sing Thanksgiving
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Medicine Ball Caravan
Medicine Ball Caravan
B.B. King was
46 in Medicine Ball Caravan
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Black Woodstock
Black Woodstock
B.B. King was
43 in Black Woodstock
Thu, Jul 31 1969
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'.
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'.
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
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Soundstage
Soundstage
B.B. King was
77+ in Soundstage
as 'Self'.
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
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 03 1998
Poster of Cow and Chicken
Cow and Chicken
B.B. King was
72+ in Cow and Chicken
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1997
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
B.B. King was
71+ in Classic Albums
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
B.B. King was
68+ in New York Undercover
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'.
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
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Teech
Teech
B.B. King was
66+ in Teech
as 'Uncle Isaac'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Booker
Booker
B.B. King was
64+ in Booker
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
B.B. King was
46+ in Sanford and Son
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
B.B. King was
45+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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 - Guitarist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948