
D.J. Fontana
Acting
Born: 1931-03-15 · Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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.
🎬 Movies (14)

Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
Self (archive footage)

Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
2018
Self

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
2018
Self

Tupelove
2012
Narrator

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
Self (archive footage)

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
Self (archive footage)

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007
Self - Drums

Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
2006
Self - Drummer

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
2002
Self - drummer

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
Self

The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
Self (archive footage)

One Night With You
2000
Self - Batteur

Elvis Presley - One Night With You
1985
Self - Player

From Nashville With Music
1969


