Sheila E.

Actor · Born December 12, 1957 · Oakland, California, USA

Biography

Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer and drummer. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist for the George Duke Band. After separating from the group in 1983, Sheila began a solo career, starting with the release of her debut album in 1984, which included her biggest hit song, "The Glamorous Life". She also saw a hit with the single "A Love Bizarre". She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion".

Acted in 14

2020s

2024
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Anna
2021
The Upshaws
Dreux · 1 episode
72

2010s

2010
The Fran Drescher Show
TV

2000s

2007
The Next Great American Band
TV
2003
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Percussion
Chasing Papi
Latin Festival Band Member
41
2002
Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo
Movie

1990s

1990
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Club Singer
47

1980s

1988
Prince: Lovesexy Live
Drums
1987
Prince: 4 Those Of U On Valium
Movie
1986
Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
Movie
Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
Movie
1985
Krush Groove
Sheila E.
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Percussion

Sound 2

2010s

2017
The Boss Baby
Musician
59
2012
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Musician
68

Appearances45

2020s

2026
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
Self
2025
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self
84
Jonathan & Jesus
Self · 4 episodes
2023
Lotería Loca
Self - Bandleader · 6 episodes
2022
The Wheel
Self - Expert · 1 episode
Sherri
Self - Guest · 1 episode
47
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self · 1 episode
47
Women Who Rock
Self · 1 episode
2021
Yearly Departed
Self
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
Self · 1 episode
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self - Musician
87
2020
Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Self
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
Self - Performer
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Self · 1 episode
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Self

2010s

2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 2 episodes
60
The Minnesota Sound
Self (archive footage)
Desus & Mero
Self · 1 episode
70
The Masked Singer
Self · 1 episode
63
2018
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Herself
62
2017
Steve
Self · 1 episode
2016
Soundbreaking
Self · 1 episode
82
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 1 episode
69
2014
Finding the Funk
Herself

2000s

2008
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
Self
Gone Country
Self · 6 episodes
2005
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
2004
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003
Self
VH1 Divas 2004
Self
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest · 1 episode
61