Sheila E.
Known for Acting · 62 credits
- Born
- 1957-12-12 (age 68)
- Place of birth
- Oakland, California, USA
- Also known as
- Sheila Escovedo · Sheila Cecilia Escovedo
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".
Known For
TV Shows (27)
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
Sherri
2022
as Self - Guest
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
V.I.P.
1998
as Self
The Masked Singer
2019
as Self - Performer
The Oscars
1953
as Self
The Upshaws
2021
as Dreux
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
Desus & Mero
2019
as Self
Steve
2017
as Self
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
2021
as Self
The Magic Hour
1998
as Self - Bandleader
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020
as Self
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
The Wheel
2022
as Self - Expert
Soundbreaking
2016
as Self
Jonathan & Jesus
2024
as Self
Women Who Rock
2022
as Self
Lotería Loca
2023
as Self - Bandleader
Gone Country
2008
as Self
VH1 Divas
1998
as Self -Performer
The Grammys
1959
as Self
Secret Talents of the Stars
2008
The Next Great American Band
2007
Movies (35)
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
as Self
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
as Self - Musician
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990
as Club Singer
Chasing Papi
2003
as Latin Festival Band Member
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
as Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025
as Self
Krush Groove
1985
as Sheila E.
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024
as Self
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
2025
as Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024
as Anna
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020
as Self
For Our Children
1993
as Self
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987
as Self
Yearly Departed
2021
as Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
2005
as Self
Women in Rock
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020
as Self - Performer
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985
as Percussion
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986
Finding the Funk
2014
as Herself
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
2004
as Self
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
1997
as Self - Percussion
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003
as Percussion
The Minnesota Sound
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
2019
as Self
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020
as Self
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018
as Herself
Prince - Lovesexy Live
1988
as Drums
VH1 Divas 2004
2004
as Self
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
2015
as herself
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
2008
as Self
Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987
Preview: George Duke
1971
as Self
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002
About Sheila E.
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". With 62 credits spanning from 1953 to 2025, Sheila E. has appeared in 35 films and 27 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sheila E. Movies
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) — as Self
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) — as Self - Musician
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) — as Club Singer
- Chasing Papi (2003) — as Latin Festival Band Member
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) — as Self
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