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BornMarch 15, 1931 (age 95)
Place of birthShreveport, Louisiana, USA
Film credits14
D.J. Fontana
AliveKnown for Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
2018
as Self
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
2018
as Self
Tupelove
2012
as Narrator
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007
as Self - Drums
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
2006
as Self - Drummer
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
2002
as Self - drummer
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
as Self
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
as Self (archive footage)
One Night With You
2000
as Self - Batteur
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
1985
as Self - Player
From Nashville With Music
1969