Fats Domino

Personal Info

Birthday

February 26, 1928

Day of Death

2017-10-24

(89 years old)

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Also Known As

Antoine Dominique Domino Jr

Fats Domino

Biography

Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was an American pianist and singer-songwriter.

One of the pioneers of rock and roll music, Domino sold more than 65 million records. Between 1955 and 1960, he had eleven Top 10 hits. His humility and shyness may be one reason his contribution to the genre has been overlooked.

Known For

Jamboree!

Shake, Rattle and Rock!

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Filmography

2016
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
as Self
2008
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans
as Himself
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
as Self
2007
Ecki's World
as Self
Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans
as Self
2004
Rockin' Pianos
as Self
2003
Piano Blues
as Self (archive footage)
The Road to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)
The Legends of New Orleans : The music of Fats Domino
as Himself
1999
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
as Self (archive footage)
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Fats Domino
1986
Fats Domino Live from Austin Texas
as Himself
1980
Any Which Way You Can
as Self (uncredited)
1973
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself
1969
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
as Himself
1957
Jamboree!
as Fats Domino
1956
The Girl Can't Help It
as Himself
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
as Fats Domino