Actor
Sheila E.
68 years · Oakland, California, USA · 33 films
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".
Best known for
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024 · Self
On Netflix
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990 · Club Singer
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021 · Self - Musician
On Hulu
Chasing Papi
2003 · Latin Festival Band Member
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
1987 · Self
On The CW
Krush Groove
1985 · Sheila E.
On Hoopla
Filmography 33
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
2026 · Self
On Hulu
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
2025 · Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025 · Self
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
2024 · Anna
On Hoopla
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024 · Self
On Netflix
Yearly Departed
2021 · Self
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021 · Self - Musician
On Hulu
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
2020 · Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020 · Self - Performer
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
2020 · Self
The Minnesota Sound
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
2018 · Herself
On Netflix
Finding the Funk
2014 · Herself
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
2008 · Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
2005 · Self
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
2004 · Self
VH1 Divas 2004
2004 · Self
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
2003 · Percussion
Chasing Papi
2003 · Latin Festival Band Member
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
2002 · Actor
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
1997 · Self - Percussion
On Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel
For Our Children
1993 · Self
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990 · Club Singer
Prince: Lovesexy Live
1988 · Drums