Actor info
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Name :
Sheila E.
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Born :
December 12, 1957 in Oakland, California, USA (68 years old)
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Female
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Film career :
35 films (1971–2025)
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Also known as :
Sheila Escovedo, Sheila Cecilia Escovedo
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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".
Notable films
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) as Self
- Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) as Self - Musician
- Chasing Papi (2003) as Latin Festival Band Member
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) as Club Singer
- Krush Groove (1985) as Sheila E.
