Acting
D.J. Fontana
Born 1931-03-15
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring D.J. Fontana
TV
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Classic Albums
1997
TMDB3.9
TV
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Elvis Presley: The Searcher
2018
TMDB3.8
Movie
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Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
2006
TMDB4.2
Movie
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Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
2018
TMDB4.2
TV
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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
1968
TMDB5.0
Movie
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Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
2002
TMDB3.3
Movie
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
TMDB2.6
Movie
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
TMDB2.8
Movie
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Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
TMDB0.0
Movie
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Elvis Presley - One Night With You
1985
TMDB4.2
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (17 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Elvis: A Life in Music | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2026 |
 | Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special | Self | Movie | 2018 |
 | Elvis Presley: The Searcher | Self | TV Series | 2018 |
 | Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition | Self | Movie | 2018 |
 | Tupelove | Narrator | Movie | 2012 |
 | Elvis: #1 Hit Performances | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2007 |
 | Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2007 |
 | Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley | Self - Drums | Movie | 2007 |
 | Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition | Self - Drummer | Movie | 2006 |
 | Classic Albums: Elvis Presley | Self - drummer | Movie | 2002 |
 | The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years | Self | Movie | 2002 |
 | The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2002 |
 | One Night With You | Self - Batteur | Movie | 2000 |
 | Classic Albums | Self - drummer | TV Series | 1997 |
 | Elvis Presley - One Night With You | Self - Player | Movie | 1985 |
 | From Nashville With Music | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1969 |
 | Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition | Self | TV Series | 1968 |