Eddie Cochran

When rock 'n' roll exploded across America in 1956, there was an immediate demand for young white rockers cast in the mould of rock's great progenitor, Elvis Presley, whose dynamic fusion of hillbilly and r&b had revolutionised post-war music within the space of a few months. Eddie Cochran had the looks, talent and ambition to make him a prime contender.

When Cochran died at 21, he was only beginning to realise ambitions which went far beyond the scope of most of his contemporaries in terms of studio activity. He was not merely a singer and a talented guitarist and songwriter, he was also an arranger and A & R man. Moreover, considering him only as a singer-songwriter, if some of his records seem a little slick now, the wit of his running commentary on teenage life, seen from within, puts him only a couple of notches below Chuck Berry. (Rob Finnis)

Eddie Cochran is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 10 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me (2026), Blue Suede Shoes (1980), American Bandstand (1957), The Dick Clark Show (1958), The Girl Can't Help It (1956), Boy Meets Girls (1959), Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004), Go, Johnny, Go! (1959). The recorded credits span 1956 to 2026, including 7 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.