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Fats Domino
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Fats Domino

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1928 – 2017 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Active 1948–2016

Fats Domino, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, made a notable appearance in Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1956), a film that blends rock and roll with the vibrant culture of the 1950s. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to rock and roll music, Domino's performance in this film reflects his rhythm and blues roots, bringing a unique energy to the screen. His influence as a musician is underscored by his chart-topping hits, yet his role in this cult classic highlights his versatility as an entertainer beyond the recording studio.

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Shake, Rattle and Rock!

Shake, Rattle and Rock!

1956
as Fats Domino

A TV star meets with opposition from adults who object to the opening of a rock 'n' roll palace for teens.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Any Which Way You Can (1980)
Any Which Way You Can
1980
The Girl Can't Help It (1956)
The Girl Can't Help It
1956
American Masters (1986)
American Masters
1986
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Austin City Limits (1975)
Austin City Limits
1975

Filmography

30 credits
2010s 1 credit
2016
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll as Self
Movie ★ 5.0
2000s 9 credits
2008
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans as Self
Movie ★ 7.7
2008
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On as Self
Movie
2007
Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
2007
Ecki's World as Self
Movie
2007
Fats and Friends as Self
Movie ★ 9.0
2004
Rockin' Pianos as Self
Movie
2003
The Road to Memphis as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.1
2003
Piano Blues as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.5
2003
The Legends of New Orleans : The music of Fats Domino as Himself
Movie ★ 9.0
1990s 1 credit
1999
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s as Self (archive footage)
Movie
1980s 4 credits
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll as Fats Domino
Movie ★ 9.0
1986
Fats Domino Live from Austin Texas as Himself
Movie ★ 10.0
1986
American Masters as Self
TV ★ 7.3
1980
Any Which Way You Can as Self (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1970s 4 credits
1975
Austin City Limits as Self
TV ★ 6.3
1973
Let the Good Times Roll as Himself
Movie ★ 6.4
1972
Le Grand Échiquier as Self
TV ★ 8.0
1971
Disco as Self
TV
1960s 3 credits
1969
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee as Himself
Movie ★ 4.7
1968
The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.8
1961
The Mike Douglas Show as Self
TV ★ 5.8
1950s 6 credits
1958
The Dick Clark Show as Self
TV ★ 6.7
1957
Jamboree! as Fats Domino
Movie ★ 5.4
1957
American Bandstand as Self
TV ★ 8.2
1957
The Big Beat
TV
1956
The Girl Can't Help It as Himself
Movie ★ 6.3
1956
Shake, Rattle and Rock!● as Fats Domino
Movie ★ 5.6
1940s 1 credit
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show as Self
TV ★ 6.8
s 1 credit
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Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin' With Rick and Fats
Movie ★ 10.0