Alan Freed

Biography

Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023) — Self (archive footage)
2. Rock Around the Clock (1956) — Himself
3. Rock, Rock, Rock! (1956) — Alan Freed
4. Don't Knock The Rock (1956) — Himself
5. Go, Johnny, Go! (1959) — Himself
6. Mister Rock and Roll (1957) — Self
7. Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s (1999) — Self (archive footage)
8. Rock and Roll: The Early Days (1984) — Himself