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Buddy Guy

Biography

Buddy Guy

Actor

Born
July 30, 1936
Age
90 years old
Place of birth
Lettsworth, Louisiana, USA
Years active
1972 – present
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20

Credits

16

Movies

4

TV series

54

Years active

6.4

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Buddy Guy

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An original, in-depth guide to Buddy Guy is being written and fact-checked. In the meantime, all details, cast and streaming options are listed on this page.

Career timeline

  1. 1936 · Born

    Born in Lettsworth, Louisiana, USA

  2. 1972 · Screen debut

    Chicago Blues (Movie)

  3. 1992 · Breakthrough

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV)

  4. 2025 · Latest release

    Sinners (Movie)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Music9
  • Documentary5
  • Crime3
  • Action2
  • Thriller2
  • Talk2
Highest-rated title Sinners 2025 7.5 Most popular title Sinners 2025 7.5

Known for

Filmography

  1. — Buddy Guy at Vienne Upcoming Movie
  2. 2025 Sinners as Old Sammie Movie
  3. 2017 Homicide McLeod as Captain Oswald Movie
  4. 2013 Buddy Guy Live From Red Rocks 2013 as vocals, guitar Movie
  5. 2010 Buddy Guy - Guitar Center Sessions as Guitar Movie
  6. 2009 In the Electric Mist as Sam 'Hogman' Patin Movie
  7. 2008 Buddy Guy: Live At Montreux 2004 as guitar, vocals Movie
  8. 2008 Buddy Guy: Live at Estival Jazz Lugano Movie
  9. 2008 Shine a Light as Self Movie
  10. 2007 Junior Wells & Buddy Guy Live at Nightstage Movie
  11. 2005 Jack's Big Music Show as The King of Swing TV
  12. 2004 Antone's: Home of the Blues as Performer Movie
  13. 2003 Soundstage TV
  14. 2001 John Lee Hooker - That's My Story Movie
  15. 1999 Blues Masters Movie
  16. 1995 Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead as House Band Movie
  17. 1992 Later... with Jools Holland TV
  18. 1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV
  19. 1991 Buddy Guy - Baden-Baden 1991 Movie
  20. 1972 Chicago Blues Movie

Quick facts

How old is Buddy Guy?

Buddy Guy is 90 years old, born on July 30, 1936.

Where was Buddy Guy born?

Buddy Guy was born in Lettsworth, Louisiana, USA.

What was Buddy Guy’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Buddy Guy is Chicago Blues (1972).

How many movies and series has Buddy Guy made?

Our catalogue lists 20 titles for Buddy Guy: 16 movies and 4 TV series.

What is Buddy Guy’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Sinners has the highest audience rating, with 7.5/10 on TMDB.

Also born on July 30

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