D.J. Fontana
Acting•Born March 15, 1931 (age 95)•Shreveport, 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.
Known For
7.7
Classic Albums
TV Series1997
7.5
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
TV Series2018
10.0
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
TV Series1968
Elvis: A Life in Music
Movie2026
5.5
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Movie2007
8.3
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Movie2018
Tupelove
Movie2012
5.2
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Movie2002
Filmography
2002
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Movieas Self (archive footage)
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMarch 15, 1931
Place of BirthShreveport, Louisiana, USA
Popularity0.5