Sheila E.

Acting

Sheila E.

Born December 12, 1957 · Oakland, California, USA (age 68)

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 w…

Known For

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedMadagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted · 2012
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
6.62012
MovieAnimationFamily
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.
The Boss BabyThe Boss Baby · 2017
The Boss Baby
6.52017
MovieAnimationComedy
A story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.
The Adventures of Ford FairlaneThe Adventures of Ford Fairlane · 1990
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
6.11990
MovieComedyCrime
To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.
Women in RockWomen in Rock · 1986
Women in Rock
7.01986
MovieMusicDocumentary
All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare historical footage, music videos, riveting live performances and personal interviews, the lives and times of the greatest women in rock history are revealed.
The Greatest Night in PopThe Greatest Night in Pop · 2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
7.92024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Chasing PapiChasing Papi · 2003
Chasing Papi
6.82003
MovieComedyRomance
Playboy Thomas Fuentes has so far been able to skate by in life on good looks and charm alone. But when his duplicitous relationships with three women -- impassioned waitress Cici, meticulous lawyer Lorena and bored socialite Patricia -- spiral out of control, he suffers a mental breakdown. His doctor recommends that he choose just one girlfriend -- but can he choose in time before they discover his deception?
For Our ChildrenFor Our Children · 1993
For Our Children
7.71993
MovieMusic
Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) · 2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
7.62021
MovieMusicDocumentary
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.

Movies

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedMadagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted · 2012
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
6.62012
MovieAnimationFamily
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.
The Boss BabyThe Boss Baby · 2017
The Boss Baby
6.52017
MovieAnimationComedy
A story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.
The Adventures of Ford FairlaneThe Adventures of Ford Fairlane · 1990
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
6.11990
MovieComedyCrime
To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.
Women in RockWomen in Rock · 1986
Women in Rock
7.01986
MovieMusicDocumentary
All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare historical footage, music videos, riveting live performances and personal interviews, the lives and times of the greatest women in rock history are revealed.
The Greatest Night in PopThe Greatest Night in Pop · 2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
7.92024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Chasing PapiChasing Papi · 2003
Chasing Papi
6.82003
MovieComedyRomance
Playboy Thomas Fuentes has so far been able to skate by in life on good looks and charm alone. But when his duplicitous relationships with three women -- impassioned waitress Cici, meticulous lawyer Lorena and bored socialite Patricia -- spiral out of control, he suffers a mental breakdown. His doctor recommends that he choose just one girlfriend -- but can he choose in time before they discover his deception?
For Our ChildrenFor Our Children · 1993
For Our Children
7.71993
MovieMusic
Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) · 2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
7.62021
MovieMusicDocumentary
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
Krush GrooveKrush Groove · 1985
Krush Groove
6.31985
MovieComedyDrama
Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.
We Are the World: The Story Behind the SongWe Are the World: The Story Behind the Song · 1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
8.41985
MovieMusicDocumentary
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
Nobody Dumps My DaughterNobody Dumps My Daughter · 2024
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
3.82024
MovieDramaTV Movie
After Jimmy breaks up with Theresa, her obsessive mother Mary tries desperately to rekindle their relationship, even hiring a hitman to kill Jimmy when bribing him fails.
FireAid Benefit ConcertFireAid Benefit Concert · 2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
8.72025
MovieMusicDocumentary
Bringing together some of the top names in music and entertainment, both Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum will host FireAid on Thursday, January 30, to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.
Yearly DepartedYearly Departed · 2021
Yearly Departed
3.32021
MovieComedy
A comedy special that tackles some of 2021's highlights that people probably want to forget about.
VH1 Divas 2004VH1 Divas 2004 · 2004
VH1 Divas 2004
9.02004
MovieMusic
VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live from the MGM Grand Las Vegas on April 18, 2004. The show marks the first appearance of close friends and R&B and soul legends Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight after they had turned down previous offers to appear.
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006 · 2008
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006
8.02008
MovieMusic
Ringo Starr is a music legend who needs no introduction. He is one of the most popular musicians of our time. This DVD shows Ringo playing some of his greatest hits live including "I Wanna Be Your Man" "She s Not There" "Yellow Submarine" and many more. Ringo Starr has sold over 60 million records worldwide.
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in ParisChristina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris · 2025
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
9.02025
MovieMusicDocumentary
A dazzling live celebration marking the 25th anniversary of global superstar Christina Aguilera’s beloved holiday album My Kind of Christmas – culminating in an unforgettable visual spectacular; channeling fantasy, grandeur, and theatrical wonder.
Prince: Sign 'o' the TimesPrince: Sign 'o' the Times · 1987
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
7.41987
MovieMusicDocumentary
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).
Finding the FunkFinding the Funk · 2014
Finding the Funk
7.22014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday ShowRingo Starr’s Big Birthday Show · 2020
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020
MovieMusic
Happy 80th Birthday, Ringo! The Big Birthday Show is a Starr-studded charity broadcast with featured performances by Ringo, Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Ben Harper and Dave Grohl, Gary Clark Jr., Sheila E., Sheryl Crow & more, plus additional guest surprises! Show to benefit Black Lives Matter, The David Lynch Foundation, MusiCares & WaterAid through Ringo’s Lotus Foundation.
The Minnesota SoundThe Minnesota Sound · 2019
The Minnesota Sound
2019
MovieDocumentary
Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More
Fred Armisen: Standup for DrummersFred Armisen: Standup for Drummers · 2018
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
6.42018
MovieMusicComedy
For an audience of drummers, comedian Fred Armisen shares and demonstrates his thoughts on musical genres, drummer quirks, regional accents and more.
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 · 1997
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
1997
MovieMusic
10-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Kenneth Babyface Edmonds delivers an intimate set for MTV Unplugged, featuring performances of I'll Make Love To You and Whip Appeal plus guest duets with Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder.
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to PrinceLet's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince · 2020
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
7.92020
MovieMusicHistory
A lineup of artists -- including Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Chris Martin, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent, Usher and more -- pay tribute to Prince's unprecedented influence on music.
Prince - Lovesexy LivePrince - Lovesexy Live · 1988
Prince - Lovesexy Live
8.11988
MovieMusic
Lovesexy Live was the fifth Prince home video to be released and second live concert released on Home Video format. It was first released on 2 cassettes under the name of "Lovesexy Live 1" and "Lovesexy Live 2" in Europe. Confusingly Vol.1 contained the latter part of the concert, while Vol.2 contained the first part. The concert was later re-released as Lovesexy Live on one cassette (of 127 minutes) and on laserdisc.

TV Shows

The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert · 2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.12015
SeriesComedy
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
SteveSteve · 2017
Steve
6.02017
Series
After ending his Chicago-based show, Steve Harvey heads to Los Angeles to host a new weekday syndicated program aiming to bring a late night atmosphere to the afternoon.
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show · 2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.32019
Series
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
6.91975
SeriesComedy
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.32003
SeriesComedy
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
The Jennifer Hudson ShowThe Jennifer Hudson Show · 2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
5.62022
Series
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
SherriSherri · 2022
Sherri
2.62022
Series
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
V.I.P.V.I.P. · 1998
V.I.P.
5.31998
SeriesComedy
While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her movie hunk turns into a coward, and it's Vallery who becomes the hero. Suddenly, she's thrown into a world of action and danger as owner of a Hollywood protection agency, Vallery Irons Protection (V.I.P.), taking risks to protect others at a price few are willing to pay.
The OscarsThe Oscars · 1953
The Oscars
7.01953
Series
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
Desus & MeroDesus & Mero · 2019
Desus & Mero
5.12019
SeriesComedy
The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.
MTV Video Music AwardsMTV Video Music Awards · 1984
MTV Video Music Awards
7.81984
SeriesDocumentary
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
The Masked SingerThe Masked Singer · 2019
The Masked Singer
7.52019
Series
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.
The UpshawsThe Upshaws · 2021
The Upshaws
7.62021
SeriesComedyFamily
Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.
SoundbreakingSoundbreaking · 2016
Soundbreaking
7.82016
SeriesDocumentary
Explore the art of music recording with a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds. Featuring more than 160 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists of all time, Soundbreaking explores the nexus of cutting-edge technology and human artistry that has created the soundtrack of our lives.
Bottomless Brunch at Colman'sBottomless Brunch at Colman's · 2020
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
10.02020
Series
Each week, Fear the Walking Dead's Colman Domingo will send a couple of friends all the mixings for a cocktail of choice, have them make something delicious and invite them to brunch, and he's inviting you too.
The Magic HourThe Magic Hour · 1998
The Magic Hour
7.01998
Series
The Magic Hour is an American talk show hosted by basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The series aired in syndication from June to September 1998.
The Fran Drescher ShowThe Fran Drescher Show · 2010
The Fran Drescher Show
7.52010
Series
The Fran Drescher Show, also called The Fran Drescher Tawk Show, is a syndicated talk show hosted by actress Fran Drescher and produced by Fox Television Studios and Debmar-Mercury. The show received a three-week test run on six co-owned Fox owned and operated television stations and one CBS affiliate, WDJT/Milwaukee, which began November 26, 2010. The program is Drescher’s first foray into talk television, with Drescher and her ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson, serving as the executive producers.
The WheelThe Wheel · 2022
The Wheel
4.42022
Series
Three contestants battle it out to keep their spot at the center of the wheel as six celebrity guests lend their expertise in a variety of hilarious and outrageous categories for the chance to win over $100,000.
Turning the Tables with Robin RobertsTurning the Tables with Robin Roberts · 2021
Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
3.22021
Series
Get personal with Robin Roberts and some of Hollywood’s groundbreaking women as they bear witness to their incredible journeys on their path to purpose. Each episode is a profound conversation filled with emotion and inspiration. Listen to never-before-heard stories of how these groundbreakers came face-to-face with their vulnerability, authenticity and intuition. Discover their commonalities and learn how their stories and experiences created room for expansion and evolution.
The Next Great American BandThe Next Great American Band · 2007
The Next Great American Band
2007
Series
The Next Great American Band was a reality television talent show. The show premiered on October 19, 2007 and aired on FOX at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times Friday nights. The show was taped at CBS Television City in Los Angeles on Wednesday evenings in Studio 36, which is the same studio used for American Idol. The program was created by 19 Entertainment, which is one of the companies behind American Idol, and the show shared the same basic concept as Idol. This time, however, the winner was not a singer but instead a musical band. The contest was open to performers of all genres of music, and there were no age limits for the performers. The three judges were Australian Idol judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson, Sheila E., and John Rzeznik of The Goo Goo Dolls. Dickson served as a judge on Australian Idol concurrently. The host of the show was New Zealand Idol host Dominic Bowden.
Women Who RockWomen Who Rock · 2022
Women Who Rock
9.02022
SeriesDocumentary
A four-part docuseries that pays homage to the legion of women pioneers in music who have stormed the stage, wielded their instruments, and sung the soundtrack of our lives. Celebrating women artists, in their own words, on power, fame, truth, defiance, artistic expression, hard-won success, and most importantly, the insights and tales behind their anthemic music.
Lotería LocaLotería Loca · 2023
Lotería Loca
2023
Series
In each high-octane episode, two players go head-to-head and take turns picking cards to get three-in-a-row, which is Lotería. Each time a card appears on their unique bingo-style card, they bank big money. Landing on one of the "Loca Cards" creates a twist in the game and gives players the opportunity to bank even more cash by competing in wild, interactive challenges.
Gone CountryGone Country · 2008
Gone Country
2008
Series
John Rich of Big & Rich will give one of seven celebrities a chance at a country music career. The celebrities move into a Nashville mansion together to embark on a two-week adventure. Each celebrity will be paired up with some of Nashville's finest songwriters in an attempt to prepare them for a career in country music. In each episode, the cast competes against each other in challenges that will test them musically and physically to adapt to a country music lifestyle, both on and off the stage. At the end of the two weeks, the artist who is most prepared to impress a country audience, as determined by Rich, will record and release a song.
VH1 DivasVH1 Divas · 1998
VH1 Divas
7.51998
Series
In 1998, VH1 debuted the first annual VH1 Divas concert. VH1 Divas Live was created to support the channel's Save The Music Foundation and subsequent concerts in the series have also benefited that foundation. The VH1 Divas concerts aired annually from 1998 to 2004. After a five year hiatus, the series returned in 2009 with a younger-skewed revamp. In 2010 the concert saluted the troops and in 2011 it celebrated soul music, doubling the previous year's ratings. The latest edition, which aired live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on December 16th 2012, celebrated dance music and paid tribute to Whitney Houston and Donna Summer.