Sheila E.
Photoplayd Industry Rating
Not enough rated films yet to compute a weighted score.
Roles are weighted by involvement: director 1.0, screenwriter 0.7, lead 0.8, supporting 0.4, crew 0.1.
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".
Known for
Credits
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
as Self
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
as Club Singer
Chasing Papi (2003)
as Latin Festival Band Member
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
as Self - Musician
Krush Groove (1985)
as Sheila E.
FireAid Benefit Concert (2025)
as Self
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers (2018)
as Herself
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times (1987)
as Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)
as Self
For Our Children (1993)
as Self
Yearly Departed (2021)
as Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter (2024)
as Anna
Women in Rock (1986)
as Self (archive footage)
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (2024)
as Self
VH1 Divas 2004 (2004)
as Self
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris (2025)
as Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince (2020)
as Self
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600 (1986)
Actor
Prince and the Revolution: Live (1985)
as Percussion
Finding the Funk (2014)
as Herself
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show (2020)
as Self - Performer
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas (2003)
as Percussion
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 (1997)
as Self - Percussion
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE (1986)
Actor
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005)
as Self
Prince - Lovesexy Live (1988)
as Drums
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 (2020)
as Self
On Drums... Stewart Copeland! (2019)
as Self
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015 (2015)
as herself
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006 (2008)
as Self
The Minnesota Sound (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Preview: George Duke (1971)
as Self
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium (1987)
Actor
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003 (2004)
as Self
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo (2002)
Actor