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D.J. Fontana

Actor

March 15, 1931 — June 13, 2018 (87 years)
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

  • Elvis '56
    Elvis '561987

Filmography

1987
Elvis '56 · as Cast
1986
A Current Affair · as Drummer
1960
G.I. Blues · as Musician
1957
Jailhouse Rock · as Drummer
1957
Loving You · as Drummer

2024
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley · as Self
2023
Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback · as Self
2018
Elvis Presley: The Searcher · as Self
2018
Elvis Presley: The Searcher · as Self
2017
Elvis: The Rebirth of the King · as Self
2017
The Seven Ages of Elvis · as Self
2017
Elvis und das Mädchen aus Wien · as Self
2011
Elvis: Summer of '56 · as Self
2008
Elvis: Return to Tupelo · as SelfOn Plex
2007
Elvis: A Generous Heart · as Self
2007
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll · as Self (archive Footage)
2006
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition · as Self - Drummer
2004
Elvis Presley: From the Beginning to the End · as SelfOn Plex
2002
Elvis & June: A Love Story · as Self
2002
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley · as Self - Drummer
2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years · as Self
2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Memphis Years · as Self
2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Hollywood Years - Part I: 1956-1961 · as Self
1997
Classic Albums · as Self - Drummer
1995
The History of Rock 'n' Roll · as Self
1994
Elvis: The Tribute · as Self - Performer
1985
American Masters · as Self - Elvis Presley's Drummer
1985
Elvis: One Night with You · as Self - Player
1981
This Is Elvis · as Self
1972
Elvis on Tour · as Self
1968
Elvis: The Comeback Special · as Self
1960
Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley · as Self - Member Of The Jordanaires