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Videos (see all 5)
"Quantum Leap" (1989): Season 2: Episode 6 -- Chubby Checker guest stars as himself in 1959 as Sam (Scott Bakula) becomes a radio DJ who is battling forces determined to remove rock 'n' roll from the airwaves. Also guest stars Patricia Richardson.
American Bandstand's Teen Idol (1994) -- Hannah speaks to her Dad on the phone about how getting expelled will effect her.
Chubby Checker Does The Twist! -- In celebration of the release of his greatest hits compilation album "All The Best," veteran rock and roll legend Chubby Checker stops by the Second Cup Café for an electric performance.
American Bandstand's Teen Idol (1994) -- Trailer for A&E's IndieFilm called American Teens
American Bandstand's Teen Idol (1994) -- Jake goes on a date with a girl named Ashley, who is more bashful than he is.

Overview

Date of Birth:
3 October 1941, Spring Gulley, South Carolina, USA more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Rumor always had it that he was a chicken-plucker in Philadelphia before... more
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NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Behind-the-Scenes: Trap
 (From Dread Central. 24 November 2009, 12:11 AM, PST)
Trailer Park: Black Dynamite Interview With Michael Jai White and Scott Sanders
 (From . 30 October 2009, 2:34 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
The Golden Boys
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Soundtrack, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Soundtrack:
  1. Trap (2010) (completed) (performer: "The Fly")

  2. Spider-Man 3 (2007) (performer: "The Twist")
    ... aka Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  3. "Las Vegas" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Everything Old Is You Again (2005) TV episode (performer: "The Twist")
  4. "The Simpsons" (1 episode, 2005)
        - There's Something About Marrying (2005) TV episode ("The Twist")
  5. Son of the Mask (2005) (performer: "The Twist")
    ... aka Die Maske 2 - Die nächste Generation (Germany)
  6. Hearts in Atlantis (2001) (performer: "The Twist" (1959))
  7. Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000) (TV) (performer: "The Twist", "Twist Along With Me", "Slow Twistin'")
  8. Blue Moon (2000) (performer: "The Twist")

  9. The '60s (1999) (TV) (performer: "The Twist")
  10. A Bright Shining Lie (1998) (TV) (performer: "The Twist")
  11. White Squall (1996) (performer: "THE TWIST")
  12. Les roseaux sauvages (1994) (performer: "Let's Twist Again")
    ... aka The Wild Reeds (International: English title: festival title)
    ... aka Wild Reeds (USA)
  13. "Florida Lady" (1 episode, 1994)
        - Honeymoon nach Fahrplan (1994) TV episode (performer: "Let's Twist Again")

  14. She-Devil (1989) (performer: "Party Up")
  15. "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!" (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka Club Mario (USA: new title)
        - Do You Believe in Magic/Pirates of Koopa (1989) TV episode (performer: "Limbo Rock")
  16. Troop Beverly Hills (1989) (performer: "Pony Time", "The Twist")
  17. Everybody's All-American (1988) (performer: "Let's Twist Again")
    ... aka When I Fall in Love
  18. Summertime Blues: Lemon Popsicle VIII (1988) (performer: "Let's Twist Again")
    ... aka Eis am Stiel, 8. Teil - Summertime Blues (West Germany)
  19. Hairspray (1988) (performer: "Let's Twist Again", "The Fly", "Dancin Party", "Pony Time", "Limbo Rock")
  20. Back to the Beach (1987) (performer: "Limbo Rock")
    ... aka Malibu Beach Girls (USA: alternative title)
  21. Ahava Tzeira (1987) (performer: "Let's Twist Again")
    ... aka Eis am Stiel 7: Verliebte Jungs (West Germany)
    ... aka Lemon Popsicle VII
    ... aka Lemon Popsicle VII: Young Love
    ... aka Young Love
    ... aka Young Love: Lemon Popsicle 7
  22. The Right Stuff (1983) (performer: "La Bamba")
  23. Szabadgyalog (1981) (performer: "Let's Twist Again")
    ... aka The Outsider

  24. Yotzim Kavua (1979) (performer: "Let's Twist Again")
    ... aka Eis am Stiel 2: Feste Freundin (West Germany)
    ... aka Going Steady (USA)
    ... aka Greasy Kid Stuff (USA)
    ... aka Lemon Popsicle II

  25. Il mondo di notte numero 3 (1963) (performer: "Let's Twist Again" (uncredited))
    ... aka Ecco (USA)
    ... aka This Shocking World (UK)
  26. Rote Lippen soll man küssen (1963) (performer: "Let's Twist Again")
  27. Don't Knock the Twist (1962) ("Don't Knock The Twist", "Slow Twistin'", "The Fly")
    ... aka Let's Twist Again (USA: alternative title)
  28. It's Trad, Dad! (1962) (performer: "Lose Your Inhibition Twist")
    ... aka Ring-a-Ding Rhythm! (USA)
  29. Teenage Millionaire (1961) (performer: "The Jet", "Let's Twist Again") ("Twistin' U.S.A.", "Dance the Mess Around")
Thanks:
  1. Legendary Ladies of Rock & Roll (1988) (TV) (special thanks)
    ... aka The Legendary Ladies (UK: video box title)
Self:
  1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright (2009) (V) .... Himself
  2. Daytona 500: The Great American Race Sprint Pre-Race Show (2008) (TV) .... Performer
  3. The Wages of Spin (2007) .... Himself
  4. "Encore with John Palmer" (2006) TV series .... Himself
  5. "Las Vegas" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Everything Old Is You Again (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Wildwood Days (2005) .... Himself
  7. "Good Morning Australia" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka G.M.A. (Australia: short title)
        - Episode dated 28 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "Ally McBeal" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Mr. Bo (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Patti LaBelle (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  10. Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself

  11. "Murphy Brown" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Opus One (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  12. The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 2 (1995) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Good Rockin' Tonight
  13. Calendar Girl (1993) .... Himself
  14. Twist (1992) .... Himself
  15. Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  16. "Amen" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
        - Ernie and the Sublimes (1991) TV episode .... Himself

  17. "Quantum Leap" .... Himself (1 episode, 1989)
        - Good Morning, Peoria - September 9, 1959 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
  18. "The Dame Edna Experience" .... Himself (1 episode, 1989)
        - Episode #2.1 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
  19. Purple People Eater (1988) .... Himself
  20. Super Bowl XXII (1988) (TV) .... Halftime Show Performer
  21. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode #1.141 (1987) TV episode (as The Golden Boys) .... Guest Appearance
  22. The 14th Annual American Music Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  23. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
        - Episode dated 12 September 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  24. Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  25. Best of Bandstand (1986) (V)
    ... aka Dick Clark's Best of Bandstand (USA: complete title)
  26. Good Time Rock 'n' Roll (1985) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Fabian's Good Time Rock 'n' Roll (USA: complete title)
  27. American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration (1985) (TV) .... Himself
  28. "Bandstand" .... Himself (12 episodes, 1959-1982)
    ... aka AB (USA: short title)
    ... aka American Bandstand (USA: new title)
    ... aka American Bandstand 1966 (USA: ninth season title)
    ... aka New American Bandstand 1965 (USA: new title)
    ... aka VH1's Best of American Bandstand (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode #25.17 (1982) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #7.14 (1963) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #6.226 (1963) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #5.45 (1962) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #6.45 (1962) TV episode .... Himself
          (7 more)
  29. "Fridays" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1982)
        - Episode #3.17 (1982) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest

  30. "The Phil Donahue Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka Donahue (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 19 May 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  31. American Bandstand's 25th Anniversary (1977) (TV) .... Himself
  32. "All You Need Is Love" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - Hail! Hail! Rock'n'Roll!: Rock and Roll (????) TV episode .... Himself
  33. Let the Good Times Roll (1973) .... Himself
  34. "The Midnight Special" .... Himself - Host (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode #1.17 (1973) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  35. "The ABC Comedy Hour" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
    ... aka ABC Comedy Hour Presents the Kopycats (USA: rerun title)
    ... aka Kopycats (UK: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 16 February 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
  36. "The Andy Williams Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode dated 17 October 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Himself

  37. "Thank Your Lucky Stars" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1961-1965)
        - Episode #8.10 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #7.32 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #4.8 (1963) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.17 (1961) TV episode .... Himself
  38. "Top of the Pops" .... Himself (1 episode, 1965)
    ... aka All New Top of the Pops (UK: alternative title)
    ... aka TOTP
        - Episode dated 29 April 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
  39. "Shindig!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1964)
        - Episode #1.14 (1964) TV episode .... Himself
  40. The Comedy Man (1964) .... Himself
  41. "Toast of the Town" .... Singer (2 episodes, 1961-1963)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #16.25 (1963) TV episode .... Singer
        - Episode #15.6 (1961) TV episode .... Singer
  42. Rote Lippen soll man küssen (1963) .... Himself
  43. Don't Knock the Twist (1962) .... Himself
    ... aka Let's Twist Again (USA: alternative title)
  44. "What's My Line?" .... Mystery Guest (1 episode, 1962)
        - Episode dated 1 April 1962 (1962) TV episode .... Mystery Guest
  45. It's Trad, Dad! (1962) .... Himself
    ... aka Ring-a-Ding Rhythm! (USA)
  46. Twist Around the Clock (1961) .... Himself
  47. Teenage Millionaire (1961) .... Himself, Performer
  48. "The Dick Clark Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1959-1960)
    ... aka The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode #3.48 (1960) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.38 (1959) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. American Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  2. "100 Greatest Dance Songs of Rock & Roll" (2000) .... Himself
  3. American Bandstand's Teen Idol (1994) (TV) .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
Songs: "Spread Joy" and "She Said". more
Publicity Listings:
1 Interview | 2 Pictorials more
Genres:
Music | Comedy | Drama | Family more
Plot Keywords:
Non Fiction | 1960s | Character Name In Title | Friendship more

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