D.J. Fontana

D.J. Fontana

Acting
Born 1931-03-15Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018) was an American musician best known as the drummer for Elvis Presley for 14 years. In 1955, he was hired to play drums for Presley, which marked the beginning of a 15-year relationship. He played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.

Movies (14)

Elvis: A Life in Music

Elvis: A Life in Music

2026Movie
Tupelove

Tupelove

2012Movie
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
5.5

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

2007Movie5.5
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years

The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years

2002Movie
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
5.2

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

2002Movie5.2
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
8.0

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

2018Movie8.0
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
6.6

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

2002Movie6.6
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
8.4

Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

2018Movie8.4
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
10.0

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

2007Movie10.0
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
8.4

Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition

2006Movie8.4
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
8.3

Elvis Presley - One Night With You

1985Movie8.3
From Nashville With Music
9.0

From Nashville With Music

1969Movie9.0
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
6.6

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

2007Movie6.6
One Night With You
10.0

One Night With You

2000Movie10.0

TV Shows (3)

Classic Albums
7.7

Classic Albums

1997Series7.7
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
7.5

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

2018Series7.5
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
10.0

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

1968Series10.0