Sheila E.
Born: 1957-12-12 in Oakland, California, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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".
Filmography
2025
- Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris as Self
- FireAid Benefit Concert as Self
2024
- The Greatest Night in Pop as Self
- Jonathan & Jesus as Self
- Nobody Dumps My Daughter as Anna
- American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special as Self
2023
- Lotería Loca as Self - Bandleader
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- Sherri as Self - Guest
- The Wheel as Self - Expert
- Women Who Rock as Self
2021
- The Upshaws as Dreux
- Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts as Self
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) as Self - Musician
- Yearly Departed as Self
2020
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's as Self
- Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show as Self - Performer
- Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince as Self
- Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 as Self
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- The Masked Singer as Self - Performer
- Desus & Mero as Self
- The Minnesota Sound as Self (archive footage)
- On Drums... Stewart Copeland! as Self
2018
- Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers as Herself
2017
- Steve as Self
- The Boss Baby ... (Musician)
2016
- Soundbreaking as Self
2015
- Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015 as herself
2014
- Finding the Funk as Herself
2012
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted ... (Musician)
2008
2004
- Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003 as Self
- VH1 Divas 2004 as Self
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Musical Guest
- Chasing Papi as Latin Festival Band Member
- Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas as Percussion
1999
- Where Are They Now? as Self
1998
- V.I.P. as Self
- The Magic Hour as Self - Bandleader
- VH1 Divas as Self -Performer
1997
- Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 as Self - Percussion
1993
- For Our Children as Self
1990
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane as Club Singer
1988
- Prince - Lovesexy Live as Drums
1986
- Women in Rock as Self (archive footage)
- Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
- Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1985
- Krush Groove as Sheila E.
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song as Self
- Prince and the Revolution: Live as Percussion
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
1971
- Preview: George Duke as Self
1959
- The Grammys as Self
1953
- The Oscars as Self