D.J. Fontana
Acting
94 years oldShreveport, Louisiana, USABiography
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Dominic Joseph Fontana
Movies (13)
Elvis: A Life in Music
as Self (archive footage)
2026
8.0
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
as Self
2018
Tupelove
as Narrator
2012
5.5
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
2007
10.0
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
2007
6.6
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as Self - Drums
2007
8.4
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
as Self - Drummer
2006
6.9
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
as Self - drummer
2002
5.2
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as Self
2002
10.0
One Night With You
as Self - Batteur
2000
8.7
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
as Self - Player
1985
8.2
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
as Self
1969
From Nashville With Music
1969
