D.J. Fontana
Known for: Acting
Born: March 15, 1931
Place of birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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.
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Filmography
14 movies · 3 TV shows, newest first
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Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
8.4
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
2018
7.5
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
2018
8.0
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
2018
NR
Tupelove
2012
5.5
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
10.0
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
6.6
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007
8.4
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
2006
6.6
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
2002
5.2
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
NR
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
10.0
One Night With You
2000
7.7
Classic Albums
1997
8.3
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
1985
9.0
From Nashville With Music
1969
10.0
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
1968