Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 15, 1931
Place of Birth:
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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D.J. Fontana
Biography
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. He played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special | Self |
| 2018 | Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition | Self |
| 2007 | Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley | Self - Drums |
| 2007 | Elvis: #1 Hit Performances | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll | Self (archive footage) |
| 2006 | Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition | Self - Drummer |
| 2002 | The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years | Self |
| 2002 | Classic Albums: Elvis Presley | Self - drummer |
| 2000 | One Night With You | Self - Batteur |
| 1985 | Elvis Presley - One Night With You | Self - Player |
| 1969 | From Nashville With Music |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Elvis Presley: The Searcher | Self |
| 1997 | Classic Albums | Self - drummer |
| 1968 | Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition | Self |