
Sheila E.
Acting
Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer and drummer. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band. After separating from the group in 1983, Sheila began a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984, which included her biggest hit song, "The Glamorous Life". She also saw a hit with the single "A Love Bizarre". She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion".
Born: December 12, 1957 · Oakland, California, USA
Filmography (31)

The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
Actor

TV
The Wheel
2022
Actor: Self - Expert

TV
Sherri
2022
Actor: Self - Guest

TV
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
Actor

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
Actor: Self - Musician

TV
The Upshaws
2021
Actor: Dreux

Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020
Actor

TV
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020
Actor

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020
Actor

TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Actor

TV
Desus & Mero
2019
Actor

TV
The Masked Singer
2019
Actor: Self - Performer

Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018
Actor: Herself

The Boss Baby
2017
Musician

TV
Soundbreaking
2016
Actor

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
2012
Musician

Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003
Actor: Percussion

Chasing Papi
2003
Actor: Latin Festival Ban…

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Actor: Self - Musical Gue…

TV
V.I.P.
1998
Actor

TV
The Magic Hour
1998
Actor: Self - Bandleader

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990
Actor: Club Singer

Prince - Lovesexy Live
1988
Actor: Drums

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987
Actor

Krush Groove
1985
Actor: Sheila E.

Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985
Actor: Percussion

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
Actor

TV
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
Actor

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Saturday Night Live
1975
Actor: Self - Musical Gue…

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The Grammys
1959
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The Oscars
1953
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