Sheila E.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 12, 1957 (age 68)
- Place of birth
- Oakland, California, USA
- Credits
- 65
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
Saturday Night Live
1975TV
Self - Musical Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015TV
Self - Guest
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024Movie
Self
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990Movie
Club Singer
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021Movie
Self - Musician
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003TV
Self - Musical Guest
Filmography
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
2026Movie
Self
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
2025Movie
Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025Movie
Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024Movie
Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024Movie
Anna
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024Movie
Self
Jonathan & Jesus
2024TV
Self
Lotería Loca
2023TV
Self - Bandleader
The Wheel
2022TV
Self - Expert
Sherri
2022TV
Self - Guest
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022TV
Self
Women Who Rock
2022TV
Self
Yearly Departed
2021Movie
Self
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
2021TV
Self
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021Movie
Self - Musician
The Upshaws
2021TV
Dreux
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020Movie
Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020Movie
Self - Performer
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020TV
Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020Movie
Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019TV
Self
The Minnesota Sound
2019Movie
Self (archive footage)
Desus & Mero
2019TV
Self
On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
2019Movie
Self
The Masked Singer
2019TV
Self - Performer
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018Movie
Herself
Steve
2017TV
Self
Soundbreaking
2016TV
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015TV
Self - Guest
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
2015Movie
herself
Finding the Funk
2014Movie
Herself
The Fran Drescher Show
2010TV
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
2008Movie
Self
Secret Talents of the Stars
2008TV
Gone Country
2008TV
Self
The Next Great American Band
2007TV
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
2005Movie
Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
2004Movie
Self
VH1 Divas 2004
2004Movie
Self
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003Movie
Percussion
Chasing Papi
2003Movie
Latin Festival Band Member
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003TV
Self - Musical Guest
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002Movie
Where Are They Now?
1999TV
Self
V.I.P.
1998TV
Self
The Magic Hour
1998TV
Self - Bandleader
VH1 Divas
1998TV
Self -Performer
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
1997Movie
Self - Percussion
For Our Children
1993Movie
Self
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990Movie
Club Singer
Prince: Lovesexy Live
1988Movie
Drums
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987Movie
Self
Prince: 4 Those Of U On Valium
1987Movie
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
1986Movie
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
1986Movie
Women in Rock
1986Movie
Self (archive footage)
Krush Groove
1985Movie
Sheila E.
Prince and the Revolution: Live
1985Movie
Percussion
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985Movie
Self
MTV Video Music Awards
1984TV
Self
Saturday Night Live
1975TV
Self - Musical Guest
Preview: George Duke
1971Movie
Self
The Grammys
1959TV
Self
The Oscars
1953TV
Self
Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party
Movie
Herself