Bobby Rydell Picture
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 20,266 this week

Bobby Rydell

Actor | Soundtrack

Part of the Philadelphia music scene which also spawned Frankie Avalon and Fabian, Rydell was undoubtedly the most talented of the teen idols. After a number of song hits, including "Wild One" and "Volare", he starred in Bye Bye Birdie before hitting the nightclub circuit. He still appears regularly on "oldies" shows, although he hasn't had a hit since the early 1960s. See full bio »

Born:

Robert Ridarelli
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
More at IMDbPro » Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Bobby Rydell? Add or change photos
Annette Funicello, Bobby Rydell c. 1959 Bobby Rydell
5 photos | 3 videos | 10 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

'Bye Bye Birdie': 25 Things You Didn't Know About the Classic Ann-Margret Musical
3 April 2013 5:54 PM, PDT | Moviefone
Review: "Bye Bye Birdie" On Blu-ray From Twilight Time
17 October 2012 3:30 AM, PDT | CinemaRetro
Bobby Rydell, 'Wild One' Singer, Recovering After Liver and Kidney Transplants
18 July 2012 11:00 AM, PDT | The Wrap
See all 10 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
Theatrical actors that are really good in cinema, past and present
a list of 121 people by rogdalt created 8 months ago
 
image of name
Taurus
a list of 685 people by Erik Anton Estridge created 8 months ago
 
image of
great movie scenes
a list of 148 images by rundle_pat created 4 months ago
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Bobby Rydell.
Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (12 titles)
1999 Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story (TV movie)
 
1990 My Two Dads (TV series)
Bobby Rydell
– When You Wish... (1990) … Bobby Rydell
 
1975 That Lady from Peking
Buddy Foster
 
1972 Marco Polo Jr.
Marco Polo Junior (voice)
 
1961-1969 The Red Skelton Hour (TV series)
Cousin Zeke Kadiddlehopper / Billy the Kid / Busboy / …
– Beneath His Ragged Shirt Lies Ragged Underwear (1969) … Busboy
– Episode #15.5 (1965) … Cousin Goody
– Episode #14.5 (1964) … Cousin Zeke Kadiddlehopper
– Oliver Twist Parody or the Goon and Sixpence (1964) … Ticklish Tilford
– The Bachelor and the Boobyhatcher (1963) … Cousin Zeke Kadiddlehopper
See all 8 episodes »
 
1966 The Milton Berle Show (TV series)
Regular
 
1966 Clown Alley (TV movie)
Seltzer Water Clown
 
1964 Combat! (TV series)
Mickey Shay
– The Duel (1964) … Mickey Shay
 
1963 Swingin' Together (TV movie)
Bobby Day
 
1963 Bye Bye Birdie
Hugo Peabody
 
1963 Rockabye the Infantry (TV short)
Private Gifford Tyler
 
1960 Make Room for Daddy (TV series)
Bobby Phillips
– The Singing Delinquent (1960) … Bobby Phillips
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (10 titles)
2000 Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (TV documentary) (performer: "A Lot of Livin' To Do")
 
1997 Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing. (TV movie) (performer: "Volare")
 
1980 The Hollywood Knights (performer: "Volare")
 
1965 Hollywood a Go Go (TV series)
– Episode #1.53 (1965) (performer: "The Word for Today")
 
1964 Shindig! (TV series)
– Episode #1.17 (1964) (performer: "I Just Can't Say Goodbye", "Swingin' School")
 
1963 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
– Bobby Rydell Plugs Ellie's Song (1963) (performer: "That Old Black Magic")
 
1963 Bye Bye Birdie (performer: "We Love You, Conrad" / "We Hate You, Conrad", "The Telephone Song", "One Boy", "A Lot of Living to Do", "Everything Is Rosie/Everything Is Hugo")
 
1961 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
– Jack Followed Home (1961) (performer: "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" - uncredited, "Toot, Toot, Tootsie Goo' Bye" - uncredited)
 
1960 Because They're Young (performer: "Swingin' School")
 
1959 The Dick Clark Show (TV series)
– Episode #2.46 (1959) (performer: "Kissin' Time")
 
Show ShowSelf (40 titles)
2008 Wildwood Days (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Mornings with Kerri-Anne (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 September 2007 (2007) … Himself - Guest
 
2001 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Bobby Rydell: Wild About Bobby (2001) … Himself
 
2000 Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1987-1988 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance / Himself
– Episode dated 14 March 1988 (1988) … Himself
– Episode #1.141 (1987) … Guest Appearance (as The Golden Boys)
 
1987 The Facts of Life (TV series)
Himself
– 62 Pick Up (1987) … Himself
 
1986 The 3th Annual American Cinema Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 Liberty Weekend (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1986 The 13th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1985 Good Time Rock 'n' Roll (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1985 American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 American Bandstand's 25th Anniversary (TV special)
Himself
 
1975 Musical Chairs (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 August 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1972 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 August 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1963-1970 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #13.26 (1970) … Himself
– Episode #10.7 (1966) … Himself
– Episode #9.16 (1965) … Himself
– Episode #7.28 (1964) … Himself
– Episode #7.4 (1963) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
1968 The Woody Woodbury Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 March 1968 (1968) … Himself
 
1967-1968 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.117 (1968) … Himself
– Episode #1.51 (1967) … Himself
 
1967 Two of a Kind (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 October 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
1967 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 August 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
1967 Malibu U. (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1967) … Himself
 
1967 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.198 (1967) … Himself
– Episode #1.197 (1967) … Himself
– Episode #1.196 (1967) … Himself
– Episode #1.195 (1967) … Himself
– Episode #1.194 (1967) … Himself
 
1965-1967 Where the Action Is (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.137 (1967) … Himself
– Episode #3.69 (1966) … Himself
– Episode #2.107 (1966) … Himself
– Episode #2.86 (1966) … Himself
– Episode #2.68 (1965) … Himself
See all 12 episodes »
 
1966 Hullabaloo (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.26 (1966) … Himself
 
1965 Hollywood a Go Go (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #1.53 (1965) … Himself - Singer
 
1965 Fanfare (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (1965) … Himself
 
1965 Shivaree (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 July 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
1964 Shindig! (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #1.17 (1964) … Himself - Singer
 
1964 To Tell the Truth (TV series)
Himself - Guest Panelist
– Episode dated 16 November 1964 (1964) … Himself - Guest Panelist
 
1962-1964 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #17.31 (1964) … Himself - Singer
– Episode #15.26 (1962) … Himself - Singer
– Episode #15.21 (1962) … Himself - Singer
 
1963 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
– Bobby Rydell Plugs Ellie's Song (1963) … Himself
 
1962-1963 Thank Your Lucky Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.9 (1963) … Himself
– Episode #3.32 (1963) … Himself
– Episode #3.27 (1963) … Himself
– Episode #2.26 (1962) … Himself
 
1963 The Jerry Lewis Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1963) … Himself
 
1963 Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #8.21 (1963) … Himself - Singer
 
1962 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Himself
– Disneyland After Dark (1962) … Himself
 
1961 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Himself
– Jack Followed Home (1961) … Himself
 
1959-1961 The Red Skelton Hour (TV series)
Himself
– McPugg's Investor (1961) … Himself
– Bolivar the Songwriter (1959) … Himself
 
1960 Red Skelton Timex Special (TV movie)
Himself - Guest
 
1959-1960 The Dick Clark Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.53 (1960) … Himself
– Episode #3.45 (1960) … Himself
– Episode #3.32 (1960) … Himself
– Episode #3.26 (1960) … Himself
– Episode #3.19 (1960) … Himself
See all 9 episodes »
 
1960 Because They're Young
Himself, Vocalist ("Swingin School") (uncredited)
 
1951-1953 TV Teen Club (TV series)
Regular
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1994 American Bandstand's Teen Idol (TV special)
Himself
 

Related Videos

Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story -- Mr. Rock 'N' Roll: The Alan Freed Story details the true story of Alan Freed, the disc jockey who introduced "rock 'n' roll" to the world. Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story -- US Home Video Trailer from Artisan Entertainment Bye Bye Birdie -- A rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his "farewell" television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted.
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Single: "Cha Cha Cha" (Cameo Records) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | See more »

Official Sites:

The Official Bobby Rydell Fan Club Web Page | See more »

Alternate Names:

The Golden Boys
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

In 2000, he put out his first album in over two decades, comprised of remakes of old hits. See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus