
Sheila E.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 12, 1957
- Birthplace
- Oakland, California, USA
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".
Filmography
- Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party
Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party TBA
as Herself

Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear 2026
as Self

Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris 2025
as Self

FireAid Benefit Concert 2025
as Self
- American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special 2024
as Self

Nobody Dumps My Daughter 2024
as Anna

The Greatest Night in Pop 2024
as Self

Yearly Departed 2021
as Self

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) 2021
as Self - Musician

Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 2020
as Self

Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show 2020
as Self - Performer

Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince 2020
as Self

The Minnesota Sound 2019
as Self (archive footage)
- On Drums... Stewart Copeland!
On Drums... Stewart Copeland! 2019
as Self

Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers 2018
as Herself

The Boss Baby 2017
Musician
- Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015
Ladies of Soul - Live At The Ziggodome 2015 2015
as herself

Finding the Funk 2014
as Herself

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted 2012
Musician

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live 2006 2008
as Self

Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation 2005
as Self

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003 2004
as Self

VH1 Divas 2004 2004
as Self

Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas 2003
as Percussion

Chasing Papi 2003
as Latin Festival Band Member

Explosão de Adoração: Aline Barros In Korea Ao Vivo 2002
Actor

Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 1997
as Self - Percussion

For Our Children 1993
as Self

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane 1990
as Club Singer

Prince: Lovesexy Live 1988
as Drums

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times 1987
as Self

Prince: 4 Those Of U On Valium 1987
Actor

Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE 1986
Actor

Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600 1986
Actor

Women in Rock 1986
as Self (archive footage)

Krush Groove 1985
as Sheila E.

Prince and the Revolution: Live 1985
as Percussion

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song 1985
as Self

Preview: George Duke 1971
as Self
Credits from TMDB.